National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Phitsanulok or Surin that keep their silverware dream alive.
Only a few days to rest for the home team, as they had a Thai League 3 - North match only three days back. Thankfully the previous game, versus Kong Krailas United, was also a home game here at Phitsanulok Provincial Sport Stadium. The away team is better rested.
Phitsanulok form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 2nd round.A nice win for Phitsanulok last time playing, versus Kong Krailas United. That was also a home game and the match ended 9-0. As indicated by the result mentioned above, Phitsanulok played a great game against Kong Krailas United and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
Ahead of that game, a home victory against Chainat United in the FA Cup.
The manager Bellon will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Nan in only three days.
Surin form and stats
They also participated in FA Cup last season. This ended in the qualifying round.The regulars enjoyed Surin's previous game versus Thonburi Forest, a FA Cup win (5-0) played at home.
Prior to that match, the Surin manager faced defeat when travelling to Khonkaen Mordindang and losing 1-2.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Huai Thalaeng United in just three days.
Head 2 Head
Phitsanulok missing players
Surin missing players
| Phitsanulok | Surin | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 8 | Won | W | 5 | 10 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 7 | 14 | ||
| 50 | 33 | Scored | S | 20 | 48 | ||
| 23 | 10 | Conceded | C | 27 | 50 | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 80% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 40% | 42% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 83% | 76% | ||
| 28% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 52% | ||
| 16% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 36% | ||
| 48% | 42% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 60% | ||
| 40% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 8% | 16% | ||
| 20% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 24% | ||
| 6 | 7.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| 4.2 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.3 | 4.8 | ||
| 2.2 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.4 | 1.7 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 12.4 | 12.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 8.6 | ||
| 4.9 | 5.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.6 | 4.6 | ||
| 28% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 33% | ||
| 9.4 | 8.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15.3 | 12.7 | ||
| 4.8 | 4.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 6.4 | 5.4 | ||