On the evening of September 17, Nam Dinh Blue Steel officially entered the journey to conquer the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 playground with the opening match against the representative of Thailand - Ratchaburi. Playing at home is an advantage for the team of coach Vu Hong Viet , and the defending V-League champion is very confident of winning all 3 points in the first match.

Ratchaburi is considered a suitable opponent in Group F. This team started the Thai League 2025/26 with 4 unbeaten matches, including 3 consecutive wins recently. However, the Thai representative does not possess many stars.

tuyen viet nam nam dinh 3.jpg
Nam Dinh Green Steel can use a lineup of 11 foreign players in the match against Ratchaburi. Photo: TL

Meanwhile, after the defeat against CAHN in the National Super Cup, the Nam Dinh Steel Blue has gone through 4 matches in the V-League 2025/26 with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. Although the performance is not good, the team of coach Vu Hong Viet is still highly appreciated when it can field a squad of 11 "Westerners" in the match against Ratchaburi. This is an advantage of the Southern team compared to its opponent.

Last season, Nam Dinh Steel Blue also met a Thai team in the group stage, Bangkok United. Coach Vu Hong Viet's team drew 0-0 in the first leg, then lost 2-3 in the rematch away from home. This year, the defending V-League champions' preparation is better, especially in terms of personnel.

The problem for the home team is the connection and coordination of the new players. Coach Vu Hong Viet certainly has many options to help the Nam Dinh Steel Blue play the best in the match against Ratchaburi.

The first match is always difficult, but according to experts, if they play to their full potential, Nam Dinh Blue Steel will do what they need to do, which is win on the opening day of the Continental Cup.

The match between Nam Dinh Blue Steel vs Ratchaburi will kick off at 7:15 p.m. on September 17 at Thien Truong Stadium, Ninh Binh .

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-nam-dinh-vs-ratchaburi-19h15-ngay-17-9-2443114.html