Yala City FC are still finding their feet in the league under coach Nurdin Asabango. Despite a winless start to the season, they pulled off a shock victory last week against Songkhla FC, last season’s top team. This suggests they might be more dangerous than their form suggests, so the Lobsters should not underestimate them.
Yala City, founded just last year as Yala’s second club, will be eager to prove they belong in this league. Their nickname is ‘The Rulers of the Killer Rooster.’ We have no idea what this means but it is the best nickname we have encountered so far this season!
Keep the good form going, PAFC’s coach Tum will be looking for a convincing win against Yala City to build momentum and keep the supporters happy. With a generally favourable run of games coming up, this is a prime opportunity to gather points before the daunting trip to Songkhla in Matchday 8.
PAFC have impressed with their passing game and ability to win the ball high up the pitch. However, they can be prone to overplaying at the back, which could be an area for Yala City to exploit.
PAFC Team News:
The good news for the Lobsters is that it appears the suspensions of winger Bebe and midfielder Kla have not yet been confirmed by the Thai FA, so both should be available for selection. Bebe, the diminutive Ivorian winger, will be eager to regain his starting spot. Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Ball is putting pressure on Petch for a place in the starting lineup. This healthy competition for places can only be a good thing for the team.
Match Outlook
We’re predicting a comfortable home win for PAFC. A 3-0 scoreline seems likely, with Bank adding to his tally and extending his lead as the league’s top scorer.
Match details
Phuket Andaman FC V Yala City FC.
Location: Surakul Stadium, Phuket.
Kick-off: 3:30pm.
Tickets: B100 (concessions B80).