The only problem i see is player 1-4 has to expose the rear to get to the island to cap the neutral map entry point, while player 5-8 only have to left or right flank, I personally feel that it's to big of a risk for player 1-4 to go to that VP and cap it.
1.st thanks for your feedback
But tbh i don't see the problem you are describing. 1-4 have to move south and 5-8 move to the middle. So when you are going for the vic in the mid, you always have less fighting power on your side. no matter where you start, same goes for the vic in the left corner