The Relegation Battle
It looks like five sides vying for two safe spots in the final three games of the season. Nakhon Ratchasima are yet to do enough to pull themselves out of it, and will not have an easy time against a livid Buriram side looking to avenge their recent League Cup defeat. Chainat also find themselves away to title contenders. Sukhothai and Suphanburi would fancy their chances against mid-table sides with nothing much to fight for, but both Ratchaburi and Prachuap will be buoyed by recent successes in the domestic cups.
Two ‘six-pointers’ between the bottom five sides are still left to be played out, and both of them involve Nakhon Ratchasima. The Swatcats will travel to Chainat for their penultimate fixture before hosting Sukhothai on the final day.
Chiangmai FC could see their time in the first division end on Wednesday if they lose to Bangkok United and Suphanburi collect all three points against Prachuap. Stunningly, the Lanna Tigers have a head-to-head advantage over all four of the sides they are fighting with for survival, giving them hope of potentially pulling off what would be an incredible escape, having been outside the relegation zone for only 6 of the 27 Gameweeks thus far.
Nakhon Ratchasima – 31 points: Buriram United (H), Chainat (A), Sukhothai (H)
Suphanburi FC – 28 points: Prachuap (H), Samut Prakan City (A), Chiangrai United (H)
Sukhothai FC – 27 points: Ratchaburi (H), Trat (H), Nakhon Ratchasima (A)
Chainat Hornbill FC – 27 points: Port (A), Nakhon Ratchasima (H), Chonburi (A)
Chiangmai FC – 24 points: Bangkok United (A), PTT Rayong (A), Buriram United (H)