Chonburi coach Masahiro Wada believes the Sharks’ clash with SCG Muang Thong United in the Thai Premier League today will be a classic match.
Chonburi midfielder Jaime Braganca. Pattarapong Chatpa ttarasill
Muang Thong are second on 24 points, one ahead of third-placed Chonburi, and the winners at SCG Stadium could become leaders.
Pacesetters BEC Tero Sasana, who also have 24 points, are at Police United today.
Japan’s Wada said: “It will be a difficult game for our team although Muang Thong will be without two suspended players. We must stay focus for the whole match and must not be distracted by the home supporters.
“Both teams will fight in every position and it will be a classic match.”
Chonburi are fresh from two successive wins, beating Singhtarua 3-1 and defeating Air Force 2-0.
Their attack will be led by veteran Pipob On-mo and the midfield marshalled by Jaime Braganca.
Muang Thong drew 0-0 at champions Buriram in a controversial match last week after the Kirins suffered a humiliating 5-2 loss at home to Suphanburi.
Muang Thong’s Totsapol Lathed and Jay Bothroyd are suspended and striker Teerasil Dangda needs a late fitness test.
But caretaker coach Pol Chomchuen said Dagno Siaka was back from injury and could start against Chonburi.
“We are confident that we will win. Every player is looking forward to the match,” he said.
Holders Buriram, who have had an unconvincing season, will face a tricky assignment at Army United tomorrow.
Fixtures
Today
6pm: Muang Thong v Chonburi, Si Sa Ket v Suphanburi
7pm: Singhtarua v Air Force, Bangkok United v Chiang Rai
8pm: Police United v BEC Tero
Tomorrow
6pm: Osotspa v Samut Songkhram, TOT v Bangkok Glass
7pm: Songkhla v Ratchaburi, Chainat v PTT Rayong
8pm: Army v Buriram