National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Nong Bua Pitchaya or Chiangmai United that keep their silverware dream alive.
Nong Bua Pitchaya and Chiangmai United should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Nong Bua Pitchaya form and stats
Last season, Pitchaya's FA Cup journey ended in the 2nd round.The home supporters can't complain about results here as Nong Bua Pitchaya have scored 11 goals to get 14 points from 6 games. The overall stats in the Thai League Two are 4-2-0 (wins-draws-losses). Pitchaya haven’t lost a league-game in 13 attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Khonkaen, 385 days ago. Pitchaya are on a three game winning streak in their home games.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Pitchaya, as their goalkeeper has completely shut out the opponents for 467 minutes in the Thai League Two.
It's back home for Pitchaya, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Lampang away with the result 3-0. Previous to that game, a Thai League Two home match hosting Chainat Hornbill in a game that was won 1-0.
Nong Bua Pitchaya decided the match against Lampang in the first half, and held firmly on to their lead (3-0) without using too much effort. The team showed great control while saving some energy.
The Pitchaya fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 11 goals in 6 league matches. Pitchaya have only conceded 5 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Chiangmai United form and stats
Chiangmai United's mission in FA Cup last season failed in the 1st round.The story so far for the visiting team on their Thai League Two travels is 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Chiangmai, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-4 versus Khon Kaen United. A home win before that, celebrating 2-1 vs Samut Sakhon.
Chiangmai United has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 11 goals from 6 games. Chiangmai have conceded 9 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
As for the last four games between these two teams, there's one Nong Bua Pitchaya victory, two draws and one Chiangmai United win. Over/under statistics; two of these games ended with three goals or more, two matches with two goals or less.Nong Bua Pitchaya missing players
Chiangmai United missing players
| Nong Bua Pitchaya | Chiangmai United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 8 | Won | W | 4 | 11 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Drew | D | 4 | 6 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 5 | 8 | ||
| 48 | 28 | Scored | S | 18 | 42 | ||
| 23 | 14 | Conceded | C | 19 | 29 | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 72% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 69% | 68% | ||
| 64% | 69% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 54% | 60% | ||
| 40% | 46% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 40% | ||
| 12% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 16% | ||
| 48% | 62% | BTTS | BTTS | 46% | 44% | ||
| 44% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 24% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.4 | 1.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.6 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 265 | 165 | Total Shots | T S | 128 | 292 | ||
| 118 | 67 | Shots on Target | S O | 59 | 130 | ||
| 41% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 31% | 32% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Nong Bua Pitchaya | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 30 |
| 2 | Chiangmai United | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 25 |
| 3 | Khon Kaen United | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | Chiangmai | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 | Nakhon Pathom | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 20 |
| 6 | Phrae United | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
| 7 | Ranong United | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 19 |
| 8 | Navy | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -2 | 17 |
| 9 | Ayutthaya United | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
| 10 | Chainat Hornbill | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 15 | -4 | 16 |
| 11 | Kasetsart | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 18 | -7 | 14 |
| 12 | Udon Thani | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 13 |
| 13 | Lampang | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -9 | 13 |
| 14 | Sisaket | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -4 | 12 |
| 15 | Customs United | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -8 | 12 |
| 16 | Khonkaen | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -3 | 11 |
| 17 | Samut Sakhon | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -19 | 6 |
| 18 | Uthai Thani | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -10 | 5 |