The upcoming Thailand League 1 match on 02.05.2026 features Nakhon Ratchasima FC against Sukhothai FC, promising a tightly contested battle. Both Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Sukhothai FC have been preparing rigorously, showcasing impressive form. Our expert analysis includes a detailed look at their playing styles, tactical setups, and head-to-head results in the Thailand League 1. This match offers an exciting spectacle and a challenging prediction scenario. Read our full prediction, which highlights key players from Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Sukhothai FC, before making your bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lamphun Warrior | 28 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 34/46 | 27 |
| 13 | Sukhothai FC | 28 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 20/41 | 25 |
| 14 | Muangthong United | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 26/48 | 25 |
| 15 | Kanchanaburi | 28 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 27/51 | 22 |
| 16 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 28 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 18/42 | 21 |
Key Player Statistics: Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Sukhothai FC
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x 7Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Sukhothai FC Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai League 1 | Sukhothai FC | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 13.12.2025 | 2-1 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Sukhothai FC | 21.02.2025 | 2-2 |
| Thai League 1 | Sukhothai FC | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 05.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| FA Cup | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Sukhothai FC | 01.11.2023 | 2-3 |
| Thai League 1 | Sukhothai FC | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 10.03.2023 | 2-3 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Sukhothai FC | 14.10.2022 | 1-1 |
| Thai League 1 | Sukhothai FC | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 21.02.2021 | 0-0 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Sukhothai FC | 27.09.2020 | 3-3 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Sukhothai FC | 26.10.2019 | 2-4 |
| Thai League 1 | Sukhothai FC | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 22.06.2019 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai League 1 | BG Pathum United | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 25.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Thai League 1 | Muangthong United | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 18.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Bangkok United | 11.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Uthai Thani | 05.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Thai League 1 | Ayutthaya FC | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Chiangrai United | 13.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Buriram United | 07.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Prachuap | 01.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Thai League 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | Rayong FC | 25.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Thai League 1 | Port FC | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 21.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai League 1 | Sukhothai FC | Ratchaburi | 24.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Thai League 1 | Chiangrai United | Sukhothai FC | 11.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Thai League 1 | Bangkok United | Sukhothai FC | 03.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Thai League 1 | Chonburi FC | Sukhothai FC | 21.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Thai League 1 | Kanchanaburi | Sukhothai FC | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Thai League 1 | Sukhothai FC | Rayong FC | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Thai League 1 | BG Pathum United | Sukhothai FC | 01.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Thai League 1 | Buriram United | Sukhothai FC | 21.02.2026 | 6-0 |
| Thai League 1 | Sukhothai FC | Ayutthaya FC | 14.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Thai League 1 | Sukhothai FC | Uthai Thani | 01.02.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Nakhon Ratchasima FC VS Sukhothai FC
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Sukhothai FC
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Sukhothai FC
htmlWhen two teams at the wrong end of the table meet, desperation has a way of making football unpredictable. Nakhon Ratchasima FC host Sukhothai FC in what is, frankly, a relegation battle dressed up as a regular fixture. Both clubs are running out of time and running out of room for error.
Nakhon Ratchasima sit 16th with just 21 points from 28 games. Sukhothai are three places and four points better off in 13th. On paper, the visitors have the edge. But home advantage and pure desperation could flip that story entirely.
Here's what you need to watch for — Nakhon Ratchasima's recent form is genuinely alarming. They've lost to BG Pathum United, Muangthong United, and were hammered 7-0 by Uthai Thani not long ago. They did beat Bangkok United and Kanchanaburi at home, so there is something to work with on their own turf. Still, this is a team leaking goals. 42 conceded in 28 games tells you everything.
Sukhothai aren't much better. A 6-0 thrashing by Buriram United and a 5-0 loss to Port FC are fresh wounds. They've drawn too many games they should have won and their last result was a 1-2 home defeat to Ratchaburi. Don't be fooled by their slightly superior league position — this is a team drifting, not climbing.
The head-to-head record is fascinating and goes largely unnoticed. In 16 meetings, only two have ended goalless or with a single goal combined. These teams simply cannot stop scoring against each other. Nine of their last 12 competitive meetings produced three or more goals. That is not a coincidence — that's a pattern.
In terms of cards, both sides carry physical players prone to losing their heads under pressure. Nakhon Ratchasima's H. Mita and N. Lalić both sit on seven yellows, while Sukhothai's C. Otton already has a red card this season. A feisty midfield battle is almost guaranteed.
My prediction? Nakhon Ratchasima nick this 2-1 at home, feeding off the crowd's energy and the raw need for points. The betting value here lies clearly in Over 2.5 Goals — given the history between these sides, backing goals feels far smarter than backing either team to keep a clean sheet. I'd also watch the cards market closely given the disciplinary records on both rosters.
Relegation football is ugly, honest, and utterly gripping. Saturday night in Nakhon Ratchasima promises all three.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Meleg | Serbia | 31 | Midfielder | 176 cm | n/a |
| H. Mita | Japan | 35 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 65 kg |
| T. Noorach | Thailand | 34 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | 73 kg |
| N. Jaroenbut | Thailand | 35 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 72 kg |
| A. Jaiphet | Thailand | 26 | Defender | 185 cm | 72 kg |
| N. Lakhonphon | Thailand | 25 | Goalkeeper | 180 cm | 81 kg |
| Dennis Murillo | Brazil | 34 | Attacker | 187 cm | 96 kg |
| Wendel | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Mamadou | Singapore | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Lalić | Serbia | 27 | Defender | 197 cm | 81 kg |
| D. Darbellay | Thailand | 27 | Defender | 187 cm | 62 kg |
| B. Lemdee | Thailand | 22 | Defender | 175 cm | 79 kg |
| J. Sanmahung | Thailand | 24 | Defender | 177 cm | 73 kg |
| C. Phimpsang | Thailand | 23 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 69 kg |
| P. Hanrattana | Thailand | 23 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 57 kg |
| R. Bangsungnoen | Thailand | 20 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 56 kg |
| A. Mungdee | Thailand | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| P. Jeenthai | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| N. Kaewklang | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Hanrattana Pontakron | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 74 kg |
| S. Kanlayanabandit | Thailand | 34 | Defender | 181 cm | 81 kg |
| A. Denman | Thailand | 28 | Defender | 170 cm | 62 kg |
| S. Chatthong | Thailand | 33 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 91 kg |
| J. Baggio | Madagascar | 34 | Attacker | 159 | 61 |
| R. Arunyapairot | Thailand | 29 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 71 kg |
| S. Logarwit | Thailand | 33 | Defender | 170 cm | 70 kg |
| S. Promsupa | Thailand | 29 | Defender | 175 | 77 |
| T. Mhuaddarak | Thailand | 34 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 68 kg |
| Cláudio | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 193 cm | 86 kg |
| K. Saensuk | Thailand | 31 | Goalkeeper | 177 cm | 75 kg |
| T. Thumporn | Thailand | 27 | Defender | 183 cm | 81 kg |
| Douglas Matheus Coutinho da Silva | Brazil | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Romeu | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 185 | 83 |
| P. Phatthaphon | Thailand | 24 | Defender | 172 cm | 66 kg |
| P. Suksakit | Thailand | 22 | Defender | 188 cm | 75 kg |
| Thitikit Samerjai | Thailand | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| C. Otton | Thailand | 23 | Defender | 165 cm | 50 kg |
| T. Phranmaen | Thailand | 26 | Attacker | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| Romeu | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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