I-League Match Prediction Namdhari Football Club vs. Gokulam Kerala FC, Feb 29

Gokulam Kerala FC is the clear favorite to win this match.

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Match Details 

Teams: Namdhari Football Club vs. Gokulam Kerala FC

Stadium: Namdhari Stadium, Bhaini Sahib, Ludhiana, Punjab

SeriesI-League

Hours of play: 14:00

Match day: Thursday, February 29, 2024

Probable Starting 11

Namdhari FC

  • Goalkeeper: Kabir Kohli (has played all matches this season)
  • Defenders: Hamza Aouzal, Deepak Devrani, Abhishek Das, Naorem Mahesh Singh
  • Midfielders: Edwin Lalrindika, Aakashdeep Singh, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Lallianzuala Chhangte
  • Forwards: Philippote Ndifreke, Marcus Joseph
I-League 2023-24: Namdhari FC

Gokulam Kerala FC

  • Goalkeeper: Ubaid CK (has played all matches this season)
  • Defenders: Rahul Kumar, Lalchungnunga, Rashid Muhammed, Muhammed Nemil
  • Midfielders: Emil Benny, Suraj Muhammed, Vincy Barretto, Dennis Niar
  • Forwards: Luka Majcen, Marcus Joseph (on loan from Namdhari FC)
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Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches 

DateTeam 1ScoreTeam 2
Dec 1, 2023Delhi FC2 – 1Churchill Brothers

Teams Recent Performance 

Last 5 Games of Namdhari FC

DateLeagueHome TeamScoreAway Team
17/12/23I-LTRAU1 – 2Namdhari
23/12/23I-LShillong Lajong3 – 0Namdhari
10/02/24I-LChurchill Brothers1 – 1Namdhari
14/02/24I-LNamdhari3 – 2NEROCA
18/02/24I-LInter Kashi4 – 1Namdhari

Last 5 Games of Gokulam Kerala FC

DateLeagueHome TeamScoreAway Team
21/01/24ASCPunjab0 – 0Gokulam Kerala
09/02/24I-LInter Kashi2 – 4Gokulam Kerala
12/02/24I-LGokulam Kerala2 – 0Shillong Lajong
16/02/24I-LRajasthan United1 – 4Gokulam Kerala
19/02/24I-LDelhi FC1 – 2Gokulam Kerala

Topscorers Statistics in ISL 2023/2024

Namdhari FC

PlayerGoalsPenalties Goals
Harmanpreet Singh30
Akashdeep Singh II30
Imanol Arana20
S. Acquah10
S. Bhanwala10

Gokulam Kerala FC

PlayerGoalsPenalties Goals
Álex Sánchez153
K. Tursunov40
Nili30
V. Sreekuttan30
Noufal PN20

General Statistics

NamdhariGokulam Kerala
TotalHomeAwayTotalHomeAway
Rank112
Matches played14771569
Wins321835
Draws312532
Losses844202
Goals for1477351619
Goals against27111619613
Points1275291217
Clean sheets220321
Avg. goals scored p/m1112.332.672.11
Avg. goals conceded p/m1.931.572.291.2711.44
Avg. time 1st goal scored45m43m46m37m36m38m
Avg. time 1st goal conced.36m36m37m46m47m46m
Failed to score532101
Biggest victory3 – 23 – 22 – 15 – 05 – 04 – 1
Biggest defeat1 – 40 – 21 – 40 – 30 – 3

Namdhari Football Club vs. Gokulam Kerala FC: Winning Prediction

Gokulam Kerala FC holds a significant advantage based on recent form:

  • Winning streak: Gokulam Kerala FC is currently on a four-match winning streak, including a convincing 4-1 victory over Rajasthan United FC on February 16th. This momentum can be a powerful psychological boost and translate to better on-field performance.
  • League position: They are currently in 3rd place in the I-League standings, with 34 points from 18 matches. This highlights their overall consistency and ability to compete against strong teams.
  • Attacking prowess: They have scored the second-highest number of goals (33) in the league, showcasing their offensive strength.

However, Namdhari FC shouldn’t be underestimated:

  • Home advantage: Playing at their home stadium could give them a slight edge, as they are familiar with the pitch and enjoy the support of their local fans.
  • Desperation to avoid relegation: Currently placed 11th, they are in the relegation zone and will be highly motivated to secure points. This “do-or-die” mentality can sometimes lead to unexpected results.

Prediction

Gokulam Kerala FC is the clear favorite to win this match. Their recent form, superior league position, and attacking prowess suggest they have a higher chance of securing victory. However, Namdhari FC’s home advantage and relegation battle motivation cannot be ignored. The match might be closer than expected, but we predict a Gokulam Kerala FC win with a scoreline of 2-1.

I-League Table on 22/02/2024

#TeamMPDP*
1Mohammedan151734
2Gokulam Kerala151629
3Sreenidi Deccan141929
4Real Kashmir141626
5Inter Kashi15-322
6Shillong Lajong14322
7Aizawl14320
8Delhi FC14019
9Rajasthan United14-1215
10Churchill Brothers14014
11Namdhari14-1312
12NEROCA13-217
13TRAU14-257

* MP – Matches Played; D – Goal Difference; P – Points.

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Report About Namdhari Stadium 

Namdhari Stadium is located in Bhaini Sahib, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. It is the home ground of Namdhari Football Club, a professional football club based in Bhaini Sahib. The club is part of the multi-sports Namdhari Sports Academy and competes in the Punjab State Super League.

Namdhari Football Club was first formed in 1975 as Namdhari XI. In 2004, Namdhari Sports Academy was built in Sri Bhaini Sahib, near Ludhiana. With growing interest in football, the Namdharis established their first football academy in 2018.

The stadium has a capacity of 1,000 spectators. It served as the home stadium for Namdhari FC in its inaugural I-League season. The I-League is the current second division of the Indian football league system.

The Namdhari movement, of which the club is a part, was started by Satguru Ram Singh Ji in April 1857 at Sri Bhaini Sahib. The Namdhari Sikhs, also known as Kukas, played a very prominent role in the political freedom of India from the bondage of the Imperialist British rulers. They hold a unique place in the resistance movement.

About I-League

The I-League is the men’s second-tier of the Indian football league system. It was founded in 2007 as the successor to the National Football League, with the first season starting in November 2007. The competition was launched as India’s first-ever top-tier professional football league with the aim to increase the player pool for the India national team.

Currently, the I-League is contested by 13 clubs. The winners get promoted to the Indian Super League. The I-League operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the I-League 2. Since the inception of the I-League, a total of seven clubs have been crowned champions. Dempo has won the most titles in league history, being crowned champions three times.

The I-League was formed after the 2006–07 NFL season. The league’s first season consisted of eight teams from the previous NFL campaign and two teams from the 2nd Division to form a 10-team league. The league announced a change in their foreign-player restrictions with the new rule be

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