Uthai Thani vs Ratchaburi FC Prediction: Goals Not Expected Here; Definitely Under Three

The Elephants of Uthai Thani will play against Ratchaburi FC as Round 16 of the prestigious Thai League goes underway. With nineteen points each, both teams approach this clash with clinical sloppiness, having a 35% win rate in the season.

Recent meetings between the sides show a 1-1, 1-0 1-0 affair between the sides – indicating a low-scoring trend between these teams, who are sure to produce a rather physical than technical game.

TEAM NEWS - Uthai Thani (7th)

Recent Form: L-L-W-L-D

The Elephants of Uthai Thani picked themselves from the 2-1 loss to BG Pathum United to a 1-1 stalemate against Port FC. They have taken three losses, one win and one stalemate in the last five league games.

While scoring consistently in the last four appearances (FA Cup included), the team with an unbeaten league home record will be expected to pull some decency against an opposition they have never found it easy against.

Having postponed their last game against Muangthong United, the team looks to begin the new year with a blast.

Uthai’s problem lies in the strikers, who have performed below par in recent showings, leaving the fans hoping they can change their 4-3-3 formation, which features complacency in the front lines.

TEAM NEWS - Ratchaburi FC (3rd)

Last Five Matches: L-D-L-W-L

Mirroring the hosts in overall performance, the Ratchaburi Dragons have had a rather unpleasant run of form, with three losses, one win and one stalemate against five recent league challengers.

Losing hard in a 6-0 disgrace to the Thunder Castles of Buriram last week, the team looks to strike a balance here and gain confidence in their fans, who were highly disappointed. Although Ratchaburi scores, they have not had it smooth against Uthani Thani in all recent pairings. Their form away from home does not help, as the team has only taken three losses and one win in four games despite scoring five goals.

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THIS CLASH

• Uthai Thani has scored at least a goal in all home games.
• Ratchaburi has lost all recent away fixtures.
• All recent games between the sides produced less than three goals. Uthai Thani has not won any game against Ratchaburi FC.

TABLE SORTS - Uthai Thani vs Ratchaburi FC

Expert Betting Tips

In a nutshell, the two sides have been low-scoring, and the most anticipated result here is a handful of goals, with the first half barely escaping drought. The tips to be considered here are:

• The last three affairs between the sides produced less than three goals. Nothing recent is yet to mitigate against the goal-scoring trend. Under 2.5 goals at 1.95 odds from Bet365.
• Ratchaburi FC has not won any recent game against Uthai Thani. Also, they have not been impressive with goals in recent times. As such, a BTTS-NO is considered decent at 2.01 odds from Betway.
• Lastly, a win for Uthai Thani is also a close option here, as they have home advantage and pitch familiarity, along with the fans' support. 1xbet tips 2.40 odds for this option.