TIPS - Eastern Sports Club VS Ratchaburi FC

[(Eastern Sports Club) Strength]:
1. Eastern Sports Club currently rank at the bottom of their AFC Champions League 2 group with 3 losses and 0 points, making their qualification prospects extremely challenging. Facing the strong Ratchaburi FC at home, the team must strive for a win to keep their slim hopes of advancing alive.
2. Eastern Sports Club have lost all 3 of their AFC Champions League 2 group matches so far, currently ranking last in the group with poor performances.

[(Eastern Sports Club) Weakness]:
1. Eastern Sports Club have recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 6 official matches, with overall form remaining sluggish and a win rate of only 16.7%.
2. At home, Eastern Sports Club have shown inconsistency this season, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 home matches, resulting in a 50% win rate.
3. Eastern Sports Club have struggled in both offense and defense in the AFC Champions League 2, scoring only 2 goals and conceding 9 in their 3 group matches.
4. Eastern Sports Club suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat in their first encounter with Ratchaburi FC away, with match statistics completely dominated by the opponent, highlighting a clear gap in strength.
5. Eastern Sports Club have lost all of their last 4 matches in AH, with only a 20% win rate in their last 10 home matches in AH, showing poor performances.

[(Ratchaburi FC) Strength]:
1. Ratchaburi FC currently sit in third place in the group with 3 points. To advance from the group, they must secure a victory against the weakest opponents, Eastern Sports Club, in this away match and aim for a top-two position in the group, showing strong determination.
2. Ratchaburi FC have performed steadily in the Thai League 1 this season, with a record of 6 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, placing them 4th in the league standings.
3. Ratchaburi FC have recently displayed strong offensive momentum, scoring 12 goals in 6 league matches and 6 goals in 3 AFC Champions League 2 group matches, averaging 2 goals per game.
4. Ratchaburi FC have been stable in away matches, with an 80% win rate in Thai League 1 away matches and a 60% win rate in their last 10 away matches across all competitions.
5. Ratchaburi FC comprehensively overwhelmed Eastern Sports Club in their first meeting, securing a 5-1 victory at home, which has boosted the players' confidence.
6. Ratchaburi FC have won all their last 3 matches in AH with improved performances. They have won 2 of the last 3 away matches in AH.

[(Ratchaburi FC) Weakness]:
1. Ratchaburi FC's away defense has been unstable recently, conceding 9 goals in their last 5 away matches, including 3 goals in their previous AFC Champions League 2 away match against Nam Dinh.

[Tips]:
Ratchaburi FC, as a strong team in the Thai League 1, have a significantly higher overall squad value and individual player abilities compared to Eastern Sports Club, and their recent form is clearly superior to their opponents.

On the other hand, Eastern Sports Club not only struggle offensively, averaging only 1 goal per game, but their defense is also full of holes.

In their most recent encounter, they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat, which will boost the confidence of Ratchaburi FC players when playing away, while Eastern Sports Club players may be psychologically affected by that crushing loss.

In terms of players, Eastern Sports Club face serious issues with the loss of key players and an aging squad, whereas Ratchaburi FC have a relatively complete and balanced lineup with key players in excellent form.

Based on this analysis, Ratchaburi FC are expected to secure a victory with at least a two-goal margin away from home.

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