East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | Durand Cup

East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC Preview

• Competition: Durand Cup
• Date: Wednesday, 6 August
• Kick-Off Time: 01:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan

The Red & Gold Brigade will host I-League outfit Namdhari FC on Wednesday, as both teams will be aiming to get all three points in the group game. Both teams are placed in Group A alongside Indian Air Force FT and South United FC. East Bengal have won this tournament many times and will look to win it once again. Here's Sportsdunia's East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC Preview. The Red & Gold Brigade kicked off this competition against South United FC, and they won the match by 5-0 quite comfortably. There is a lot of optimism and hope in the team for this season, as they have brought in some new faces. Oscar Bruzon's team is one of the very few ISL teams that are participating in the competition and are favourites to win the tournament. The message is very clear from the management as they have brought in a full-strength squad for this edition of the Durand Cup and are aiming to get their hands on the trophy. On the other hand, the I-League outfit will be full of confidence going into this match, as they have won two group stage games back-to-back, against South United FC by 2-0 and Indian Air Force FT by 4-2. If they are somehow able to get a point, most probably it will be sufficient for them to make it into the knockout stages. This will be the first time Namdhari will take on the Red & Gold Brigade and will hope to make their fans proud. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

East Bengal FC Team News

The Red & Gold Brigade are playing in this competition with a full-strength squad as Oscar Bruzon and his men are hungry to win the trophy. They are one of the favourites to win this edition Durand Cup. All players are fit to play against Namdhari.

Namdhari FC Team News

The team from Punjab has two foreign players in their squad, and it will be their eighth season in professional football. They don't have any fresh injury concerns going into this fixture. All the players are fit and will be available for selection on Wednesday.

East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC Predicted Lineups

Here's Sportsdunia's East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC Predicted Lineups:

East Bengal FC Predicted Lineups (4-5-1):

Goalkeeper: Debjit

Defenders: Rakip, Anwar Ali, Martand, Chungnunga

Midfielders: Vishnu, Saul, Basim Rashid, Mahesh, Edmund

Forwards: David

Namdhari FC Predicted Lineups (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Niraj

Defenders: Kamalpreet, Gurshan, Moro, Manbir

Midfielders: Bhupinder, Nimrat, Aman, Jaskaran

Forwards: Degol, Aatma

East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first time both teams face each other in a competitive match.

Key Players to Watch in East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC

Saul Crespo (East Bengal FC)

Saul has been a key part of East Bengal, and due to his quality, Oscar Bruzon also likes to have him in the team. He has been one of the best midfielders in the league for the last couple of seasons and has made a difference in the team. Even though last season was difficult for him due to injuries, but still the team management fully trusts him to do his job. Saul is a leader on and off the pitch and is someone who can score, provide assists, as well as help the team in defence. He is a full package, and surely his form and fitness will matter a lot this season for the Red & Gold Brigade.

Bhupinder Singh (Namdhari FC)

He played a key role last season for Namdhari and impressed everyone with his performance. There were a couple of rumours regarding him joining Gokulam Kerala, but he has decided to stay with Namdhari. His partnership with Silva upfront is lethal, and surely he is someone who will test the Red & Gold Brigade's defence. Quality-wise, he is not at a very high level, but still capable of making an impact on the pitch.

East Bengal FC vs Namdhari FC Prediction

This will be an exciting clash for sure, as two strong teams will lock horns against each other. The Red & Gold Brigade will enjoy the home advantage; on the other hand, Namdhari will be hungry to make a statement in the tournament. This will be a tight fixture between these two sides, but most probably the home team will win this match.

Predicted Score: East Bengal FC 3-1 Namdhari FC

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