Neroca FC has more chances to win this match.
I-League Match Prediction NEROCA FC vs. Rajasthan United FC, Dec 15
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Match Details
Teams: NEROCA FC vs. Rajasthan United FC
Stadium: Kalyani Municipal Stadium, Kalyani, West Bengal, India
Series: I-League
Hours of play: 19:00
Match day: Friday, December 15, 2023
Probable Starting 11
NEROCA
Balwinder Singh, Waikhom Rohit Meitei, Likmabam Rakesh, Monoranjan Singh, David Simbo, Ansumana Kromah, Aniket Panchal, Sajal Bag, Tarak Hembram, Nonganba Singh Akoijam, Soram Poirei Anganba.
Rajasthan
Richard Gadze, Bhabindra Malla Thakuri, Mohit Singh Verito, Ibrahim Moro, Lunkim Seigoulun Khongsai, Lalchungnunga Chhangte, Yash Tripathi, Richardson Kwaku Denzell, Oliveira Alves Jefferson, Banpynkhrawnam Nongkhlaw, Lal Biakzuala.
Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches
| Date | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2023 | Rajasthan | 2 – 2 | NEROCA |
| Feb 23, 2023 | NEROCA | 0 – 1 | Rajasthan |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Rajasthan | 1 – 0 | NEROCA |
| Apr 23, 2022 | NEROCA | 0 – 2 | Rajasthan |
| Apr 14, 2022 | NEROCA | 1 – 1 | Rajasthan |
Teams Recent Performance
Last 5 Games of NEROCA
| Date | League | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/11/23 | I-L | NEROCA | 2 – 1 | Namdhari |
| 23/11/23 | I-L | NEROCA | 0 – 4 | Real Kashmir |
| 27/11/23 | I-L | Delhi FC | 3 – 4 | NEROCA |
| 01/12/23 | I-L | NEROCA | 1 – 3 | Inter Kashi |
| 10/12/23 | I-L | Churchill Brothers | 4 – 1 | NEROCA |
Last 5 Games of Rajasthan United
| Date | League | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/11/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 1 – 2 | Mohammedan |
| 23/11/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 1 – 2 | Sreenidi Deccan |
| 28/11/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 2 – 2 | Aizawl |
| 03/12/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 1 – 1 | Shillong Lajong |
| 06/12/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 2 – 2 | Inter Kashi |
Topscorers Statistics in I-League 2023/2024
NEROCA
| NEROCA | Goals | Penalty Goals |
|---|---|---|
| S. Meitei | 2 | 0 |
| A. Panchal | 2 | 0 |
| T. Hembram | 1 | 0 |
| A. Kromah | 1 | 0 |
| T. Ragui | 1 | 0 |
Rajasthan United
| Rajasthan United | Goals | Penalty Goals |
|---|---|---|
| R. Denzell | 5 | 1 |
| Y. Tripathi | 3 | 0 |
| L. Chhangte | 1 | 0 |
| R. Gupta | 1 | 0 |
| L. Khongsai | 1 | 0 |
NEROCA FC vs. Rajasthan United FC: Winning Prediction
Current Form
Currently positioned in 10th place with seven points, NEROCA has scored 11 goals and conceded 27. Holding a two-point lead over the relegation zone, they have two matches left in the season. Unfortunately, NEROCA suffered a 4-1 defeat in their last I-League match against Churchill Brothers at Tilak Maidan Stadium.
Rajasthan United, on the other hand, comes into this match following a 2-2 draw against Inter Kashi, extending their winless streak to five matches (W0 D3 L2). With six points, they are in 11th place, just one point outside the relegation zone, and have two matches remaining.
Head to Head
In their previous I-League encounter, Rajasthan United secured a 1-0 victory at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium last season, with Otabek Zokirov scoring the lone goal in the 29th minute. Rajasthan United has maintained an unbeaten streak against NEROCA in their last four I-League matches (W3 D1 L0), outscoring them 5-1.
Perfomance
Sushil Meitei and Aniket Panchal have been standout performers for NEROCA this season, sharing the top scorer position with two goals each. Meitei notably scored the opening goal in a match. Meanwhile, Richardson Denzell has been Rajasthan United’s top scorer, finding the net five times, including two match-opening goals, placing him tied for third among the league’s top scorers in the 2023/2024 season.
In their recent league performances, NEROCA has won two and lost four in their last six matches, while Rajasthan United has won one, drawn three, and lost two in the same period.
Prediction
Neroca FC has more chances to win this match. They have a better home form, having won two of their last four home games. Additionally, they have a slight edge in terms of average goals scored per game.
Predicted Score
Neroca FC 2-1 Rajasthan United FC
I-League Table on 13/12/2023
| # | Team | MP | D | P* |
| 1 | Mohammedan | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 2 | Sreenidi Deccan | 10 | 14 | 20 |
| 3 | Real Kashmir | 9 | 11 | 17 |
| 4 | Aizawl | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | Shillong Lajong | 9 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 | Gokulam Kerala | 9 | 5 | 13 |
| 7 | Delhi FC | 9 | 3 | 13 |
| 8 | Inter Kashi | 9 | -7 | 11 |
| 9 | Churchill Brothers | 9 | 3 | 11 |
| 10 | NEROCA | 9 | -16 | 7 |
| 11 | Rajasthan United | 9 | -8 | 6 |
| 12 | Namdhari | 8 | -8 | 5 |
| 13 | TRAU | 9 | -20 | 4 |
* MP – Matches Played; D – Goal Difference; P – Points.
Report About Kalyani Municipal Stadium
The Kalyani Municipal Stadium is situated in Kalyani, West Bengal, India. It serves as a significant venue for football matches and various sporting events. Here are some key details about the stadium:
- History and Background: The stadium is the home ground for Kolkata-based clubs such as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal FC, and Mohammedan S.C., who use it for some of their national and regional league matches. Kalyani Stadium has become an alternative location to Kolkata for hosting numerous I-League and Calcutta Football League matches, as well as other sporting events. The stadium has hosted notable tournaments like the Durand Cup in 2019, IFA Shield, Santosh Trophy, 2019 SAFF U-15 Championship, Calcutta Football League, U-17 Women’s Championship in 2019, and various other Indian and international tournaments.
- Facilities: The stadium is equipped with a swimming pool and a well-equipped gymnasium. It also features floodlights to support night matches. Currently, the stadium is undergoing remodeling to incorporate a modern structure and a 5-story gallery with additional facilities.
- Capacity: Kalyani Municipal Stadium can accommodate up to 20,000 spectators.
- Location: Situated near Kalyani Lake and positioned in the central part of Kalyani city, the stadium’s main gate is opposite the Kalyani Sub Divisional Court Building. It is approximately 10 minutes away from Kalyani railway station and 5 minutes away from Kalyani Silpanchal railway station.
About I-League
The I-League is the menβs 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 Indiaβs 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 2006β07 NFL season. The leagueβs 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 being that all the clubs could sign four foreigners β three non-Asian and one which must be Asian.
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