Thai Premier League preview: Can Muang Thong United edge out victory against Chiangrai United?

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Competition: Thailand Thai Premier League
Date: Sun 21.July
Match begins: 12:00 (UTC)
Venue: SCG Stadium (15000 seats)

Season ticket holders at SCG Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Muang Thong United languishing in the 16th position so far. The guesting Chiangrai United will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.

It's no vacation for neither Muang Thong United nor Chiangrai United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

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Muang Thong United form and stats

2 victories, 0 draws and 3 defeats. That’s what Muang Thong United, who have the fewest points (6) at home in Thai Premier League, have to build on here at SCG Stadium.

Muang Thong United's previous game was a Thai Premier League match also played at home, ending 1-0 versus Chiangrai United. The home side are looking to build on that result. Preceding that match was a FA Cup defeat to Port (0-2).

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Muang Thong United have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found three games) they have won 1 time, drawn 1 and lost 1.

The Muang Thong United fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium, the tally being 5 in 5 matches. On the other hand, Muang Thong United have conceded 6 goals.

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Chiangrai United form and stats

As the visiting team Chiangrai United have produced an overall stat of 4-3-1 so far.

It might be tough going out on the road again for Chiangrai United, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-1 versus Muang Thong United. Prior to that result Chiangrai United won their away game at Customs United in the FA Cup. The scoreline was 4-1.

We have checked recent matches where Chiangrai United have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those one game were W0-D0-L1.

Chiangrai United find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 10 goals from 8 away fixtures. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (7 so far).

Head 2 Head

These teams' last encounter with each other was the Muang Thong United - Chiangrai United 1-0 earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Muang Thong United 7 wins, 3 draws and Chiangrai United 0 victories. As for goals, 5 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 5 games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

William Henrique
7 goals
Bill
5 goals
Heberty
4 goals

Muang Thong United missing players

Chiangrai United missing players

Muang Thong United Chiangrai United
Total Home Home vs mid Statistic Away vs low Away Total
19 8 1 Played 3 10 19
7 5 0 Won 2 5 9
3 0 0 Drew 1 3 6
9 3 1 Lost 0 2 4
21 12 0 Scored 5 14 25
26 8 1 Conceded 3 9 18
95% 100% 100% Over 0.5 100% 80% 84%
74% 75% 0% Over 1.5 67% 60% 58%
47% 50% 0% Over 2.5 33% 40% 37%
21% 12% 0% Over 3.5 33% 30% 32%
11% 12% 0% Over 4.5 33% 20% 16%
37% 25% 0% BTTS 67% 50% 53%
26% 50% 0% Clean Sheets 33% 40% 42%
42% 25% 100% Failed To Score 0% 30% 21%
 
5.2 6.9 12 Corners For (avg) 7.3 5.8 6.1
4.1 3.6 1 Corners Against (avg) 5.7 6.4 5.4
1.7 1.6 1 Yellow Cards (avg) 3 2.9 2.6
2 0 0 Red Cards 0 1 2
Key stats this season:
  • Chiangrai United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Muang Thong United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Muang Thong United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
  • Muang Thong United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.

Muang Thong United
All Thai Premier League AFC Champions League Club Friendlies FA Cup
All Home Away
30-06-19 TPL Prachuap 1 - 2 Muang Thong United
07-07-19 TPL Muang Thong United 3 - 2 Bangkok United
12-07-19 TPL Chiangmai 1 - 1 Muang Thong United
17-07-19 FAC Muang Thong United 0 - 2 Port
21-07-19 TPL Muang Thong United 1 - 0 Chiangrai United
27-07-19 TPL Muang Thong United 13:00 Ratchaburi
31-07-19 TPL Muang Thong United 10:45 Chainat Hornbill
03-08-19 TPL Muang Thong United 12:00 Nakhon Ratchasima
11-08-19 TPL Port 11:00 Muang Thong United
18-08-19 TPL Muang Thong United 11:00 PTT Rayong
Chiangrai United
All Thai Premier League AFC Champions League Club Friendlies FA Cup
All Home Away
30-06-19 TPL Port 1 - 4 Chiangrai United
07-07-19 TPL Chiangrai United 1 - 1 Nakhon Ratchasima
13-07-19 TPL Chiangrai United 1 - 0 Chainat Hornbill
17-07-19 FAC Customs United 1 - 4 Chiangrai United
21-07-19 TPL Muang Thong United 1 - 0 Chiangrai United
28-07-19 TPL Chiangrai United 11:00 Chiangmai
31-07-19 TPL Chiangrai United 12:00 Buriram United
04-08-19 TPL Chiangrai United 12:00 Ratchaburi
07-08-19 FAC Port - Chiangrai United
11-08-19 TPL Pattaya United 11:00 Chiangrai United

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Buriram United 14 8 5 1 24 10 8 5 3 0 16 5 6 3 2 1 8 5 14 29
2 Port 14 8 4 2 29 16 8 5 2 1 19 9 6 3 2 1 10 7 13 28
3 Bangkok United 14 7 4 3 26 14 7 5 0 2 17 7 7 2 4 1 9 7 12 25
4 Pattaya United 14 7 4 3 21 13 6 4 2 0 9 4 8 3 2 3 12 9 8 25
5 Trat 14 6 5 3 29 20 7 4 2 1 16 5 7 2 3 2 13 15 9 23
6 Chiangrai United 14 6 5 3 16 14 6 2 2 2 6 7 8 4 3 1 10 7 2 23
7 Nakhon Ratchasima 14 6 3 5 21 18 8 4 3 1 16 8 6 2 0 4 5 10 3 21
8 Chonburi 14 5 3 6 24 28 7 4 1 2 18 15 7 1 2 4 6 13 -4 18
9 Prachuap 14 5 3 6 16 24 7 4 2 1 11 6 7 1 1 5 5 18 -8 18
10 Ratchaburi 14 5 1 8 21 20 7 3 1 3 13 11 7 2 0 5 8 9 1 16
11 PTT Rayong 14 4 4 6 13 20 7 2 2 3 8 10 7 2 2 3 5 10 -7 16
12 Sukhothai 14 2 9 3 13 14 7 2 4 1 10 7 7 0 5 2 3 7 -1 15
13 Chainat Hornbill 14 3 4 7 15 23 8 3 2 3 9 11 6 0 2 4 6 12 -8 13
14 Chiangmai 14 3 3 8 18 31 7 2 3 2 6 7 7 1 0 6 12 24 -13 12
15 Suphanburi 14 2 5 7 11 21 7 2 3 2 7 4 7 0 2 5 4 17 -10 11
16 Muang Thong United 14 3 2 9 11 22 5 2 0 3 5 6 9 1 2 6 6 16 -11 11

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