Nam Định vs Svay Rieng: Home team overcomes challenges (19:30, September 25, live on FPT Play Southeast Asia Champions Cup)

25/09/2025 06:52:00 SportScoop

Nam Định is determined to start their Southeast Asia Club Cup journey impressively by defeating Svay Rieng FC, aiming to release pressure and create positive momentum for their hectic upcoming fixtures.

Nam Định’s beginning to the 2025/26 V-League season has not met expectations. They recently suffered a defeat to Ninh Bình, who have now climbed to first place on the table. This serves as a warning for Nam Định about the challenging season ahead. Hence, they are keen to claim victory over Svay Rieng to relieve stress and make a successful entrance into the Southeast Asia Club Cup.

It is evident that Nam Định is currently engaged in a demanding schedule with multiple tournaments. This has somewhat impacted the team’s fitness and form. After a 3-1 win over Ratchaburi (Thailand) in the AFC Champions League Two group stage, coach Vũ Hồng Việt’s squad was defeated 0-2 by Ninh Bình. Their defense of the V-League title faces a significant challenge as they have only collected 7 points from 5 matches, trailing Ninh Bình by 5 points despite having played one more game. Although the season is long, these signs indicate it won’t be easy for Nam Định to cruise through this year’s campaign.

Moreover, Nam Định’s commitment to multiple competitions simultaneously presents a tough dilemma for coach Vũ Hồng Việt. The V-League clash against Ninh Bình right before the Southeast Asia Club Cup may directly affect his rotation strategy. The coaching staff must carefully balance securing domestic results while preparing effectively for international contests.

Coach Vũ Hồng Việt’s team will certainly start with strong determination to claim all 3 points. Photo: Song Ngọc

Svay Rieng FC is not a team to be underestimated. They are the reigning champions of Cambodia for the last two seasons, maintaining excellent form with five consecutive wins in their domestic league. Additionally, they have quality foreign players from Japan, Africa, and Brazil. Last season, Svay Rieng made a notable impact by reaching the AFC Challenge League final and finishing as runners-up, demonstrating remarkable progress.

PKR Svay Rieng is in excellent form, having won all five of their recent matches in the 2025-2026 Cambodian Premier League and currently leading the table with 15 points. Given this strong performance, they naturally aim to earn points on this away trip and will certainly put in great effort. Therefore, although Cambodian football is not highly rated in Southeast Asia, Nam Định must stay fully focused in this matchup and avoid complacency to prevent costly mistakes.

Playing at home with a significantly stronger foreign player lineup, combined with superior international experience and skill, Nam Định is still rated higher. Thus, they hold many advantages in this encounter to secure a win. The key will be for their attackers to capitalize on scoring chances while the defense remains solid to limit the opponent’s offensive threats.

Needing a win to bounce back from defeat, coach Vũ Hồng Việt’s squad will undoubtedly enter the match with determination, aiming solely to take all 3 points against the team considered the weakest in Group B. With passionate support from the Thiên Trường fans, Nam Định has the opportunity to start well against Svay Rieng and build positive momentum for their Southeast Asia Club Cup journey.

Expected lineups

Nam Định: Caique, Brenner, Caio Cesar, Thanh Hào, Văn Vĩ, Lucao, Hoàng Anh, Phạm Ba, Romulo, Percy Tau.

Svay Rieng: Dara, Odawara, Sinti, Brenno Souza, Krya, Sosidan, Visal, Cristian, Bounkong, Fujii, Silva.

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