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TPO - Football analysis SLNA vs Nam Dinh, LPBank V.League 1-2025/26 - Information on forces, expected lineup, performance, history of confrontation. With the absence of central defender Justin Julian Garcia due to suspension, SLNA will face more difficulties when facing Nam Dinh.

SLNA welcomes Nam Dinh Blue Steel with many worries.

Prediction before the match SLNA vs. Thep Xanh Nam Dinh

SLNA ran out of steam right from the start of the V.League 2025/26, when they lost to newly promoted team PVF-CAND. On the contrary, the defending champion beat Hai Phong 2-1, thereby regaining their spirit after the defeat in the National Super Cup match, and at the same time asserting the strength of the top candidate for the championship this season.

Tonight, SLNA welcomes Nam Dinh with many worries. SLNA's squad in V.League 2025/26 is constantly in turmoil due to the departure of key players, many of their key players are at a very poor performance point. In the match against Nam Dinh, the difficulties are even more complicated for the Nghe An club when center-back Garcia is suspended.

Center back Garcia is the most reliable stopper of SLNA's defense. Against Nam Dinh, SLNA had to face the 2.06m tall striker Kyle Hudlin. Even when Garcia was on the field, with a height of 1.85m, it was very difficult to compete in the air with Hudlin. And without Garcia, having to use domestic center backs, SLNA's ability to block Nam Dinh's aerial battles became even more fragile.

Nam Dinh has many advantages to aim for victory against SLNA. The defending champion's force, both domestic and foreign, is too strong compared to SLNA. In terms of form, Nam Dinh is also far superior.

Form, head-to-head record SLNA vs Nam Dinh Blue Steel

In the last 5 meetings, Nam Dinh dominated SLNA with 4 wins and 1 draw. Last season, Nam Dinh destroyed SLNA 4-1 at home, then won 3-2 when visiting Vinh. The last two times playing at SLNA's field, Nam Dinh returned with 3 full points.

To point out a support for SLNA to hope for a good result against Nam Dinh, that is their performance at home. In the last 5 home matches, SLNA lost to CAHN 0-5, won against Binh Duong 3-2, won against HAGL 3-2, lost against Nam Dinh 2-3 and lost against Hanoi 1-2. In the recent home losses, SLNA played resiliently and unfortunately fell.

Information on SLNA vs Nam Dinh Green Steel force

SLNA does not have many options to replace Garcia’s central defender position. Coach Phan Nhu Thuat will most likely use Le Nguyen Hoang to pair with Hoang Van Khanh. The pressure on SLNA’s defense will be huge, as besides Huddin, the attacking pressure from Mahmoud Eid and Brenner will also be huge.

Expected lineup:

SLNA: Van Binh, Ho Van Cuong, Van Khanh, Nguyen Hoang, Van Vuong, Manh Quynh, Olaya, Ba Quyen, Khac Ngoc, Quang Vinh, Olaha.

Nam Dinh: Nguyen Manh, Van Kien, Van Toi, Thanh Hao, Van Vi, Romulo, Eid, Tuan Anh, A Mit, Hoang Anh, Hudlin.

Score prediction: SLNA 0-2 Nam Dinh.

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