Leaders Buriram United are looking forward to another win when they host Suphanburi in the Thai Premier League today.
Chonburi chairman Witthaya Khunpluem watches his players train yesterday.
The TPL champions have enjoyed a good run which saw them overtake previous leaders SCG Muang Thong United, and reach the League Cup final. Buriram official Surapong Sawadee said the Thunder Castle were at full strength.
Although striker Javier Patino needs a late fitness test, he should be available, Surapong said. “We aim to win all remaining matches and retain the title,” he said.
Suphanburi are also in a confident mood after two consecutive wins.
“Our players now understand coach Velizar Popov’s tactics,” said Suphanburi assistant coach Sathaporn Vajakhum. “We have regained our confidence after two successive wins. Although it is always difficult to play at Buriram, we think we can get at least a point.”
Suphanburi cannot use Charyl Chappuis who is on loan from Buriram.
Second-placed Chonburi, who are two points behind Buriram, should have few problems at home against bottom club Samut Songkhram today.
Muang Thong, meanwhile, hope to bounce back from two consecutive defeats when they host PTT Rayong tomorrow.
“The two defeats have affected our morale but we should be able to bounce back this week,” said Muang Thong assistant coach Pol Chomchuen.
New Muang Thong coach Dragan Talajic has been criticised for the team’s poor performance but Pol said the Croatian is a good coach.
“The players are getting used to his tactics. Our injured players have gradually returned,” he said.
PTT Rayong deputy manager Suttiphan Wannawinvej said: “We must try to win every game to improve our survival chance.”
Fixtures
Today
6pm: Buriram v Suphanburi, Air Force v Chiang Rai
7pm: Chonburi v Samut Songkhram, Bangkok United v Songkhla
8pm: Army v Bangkok Glass
Tomorrow
6pm: Si Sa Ket v BEC, Chainat v Police
7pm: Muang Thong v PTT Rayong, Osotspa v Ratchaburi
8pm: Singhtarua v TOT
