India vs Nepal preview, team news, lineup & prediction | SAFF U19 Championship 2025

The Blue Colts will be facing the Young Gorkhalis on Tuesday.

The India U19 national team will be searching for two wins in a row in their SAFF U19 Championship 2025 campaign when they face the Nepal U19 national team on May 13 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium.

The game set to take place on Tuesday in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, presents an exciting game between two teams known for their attacking style of football.

India U19, led by Bibiano Fernandes, will be looking to defend their crown with players like Danny Meitei and Omang Dodum in their ranks.

Nepal U19, led by Urjan Shrestha, will be looking to reclaim their crown with players like Sujan Dangol and Pawan Parkhin in their ranks.

The Stakes

India

India will be the favourites when they take the field in their final group match against Nepal on Tuesday. While they are expected to field a significantly stronger side with quality bench depth at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, a ground where they will enjoy home advantage with many supporters.

The Blue Colts are also reportedly looking sharp ahead of the game following their 0-8 win over Sri Lanka in their first group match. They will be facing an underdog Young Gorkhalis side who will be gunning to prove their quality against India.

Nepal

The Young Gorkhalis will be looking to leave a great last impression in their final group encounter against India. They had decimated Sri Lanka 5-0 in their opening encounter. As one of the former winners, Nepal will be a formidable opposition against any team in the competition, including the Blue Colts.

While it’s been almost a decade since their last SAFF U19 Championship title win, the Young Gorkhalis will be facing an uphill battle against India on Tuesday.

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Team and Injury News:

The Blue Colts are expected to have a fully fit squad ahead of the game. The Young Gorkhalis are also expected to have a fully fit squad ahead of the game.

Head-to-Head Record:

Total Matches Played: 2

India wins: 2

Nepal wins: 0

Draws: 0

Squads:

India confirmed squad for SAFF U19 Championship 2025

Goalkeepers: Aarush Hari, Aheibam Suraj Singh, Alsabith Sulaiman Thekkekaramel, Rohit.

Defenders: Ashik Adhikari, Takhellambam Bungson Singh, Jodric Abranches, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Mohammed Kaif, Mukul Panwar, Nirbhay Singh, Pramveer, Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum, Thoungamba Usham Singh, Vumlenlal Hangshing, Sohum Utreja, Roshan Singh Thangjam, Karish Soram.

Midfielders: Ahongshangbam Samson, Danny Meitei Laishram, Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Levis Zangminlun, Md Arbash, Ngamgouhou Mate, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Chaphamayum Rohen Singh, Singamayum Shami, Yohaan Benjamin, Lalruatfela.

Forwards: Bharat Lairenjam, Daniyal Makakmayum, Omang Dodum, Prashan Jajo, Vishal Yadav, Hemneichung Lunkim.

Nepal confirmed squad for the SAFF U19 Championship 2025

Goalkeepers: Bhakta Bahadur Pariyar, Upendra Lwagun, Bishesh Baniya

Defenders: Roshan Tamang, Rohan Moktan, Prashant Moktan, Kushahang Nembang, Madan Paudel, Ram Thapa, Bijay Urba, Siddhant Khadka

Midfielders: Krishna Bahadur Ale, Krish Thapa Magar, Saroj Darlami, Lachhu Thapa, Sabin Kumar Lungeli Magar, Ranjeet Lama, Subash Bam, Bigyan Khadka

Forwards: Pawan Pakhrin, Dharbendra Kunwar, Sujan Dangol, Prasun Tamang

Players to Watch

Danny Meitei (India U19)

India U19 have a real special talent up their sleeve for the upcoming SAFF U19 championship in the form of midfielder Danny Meitei. The NorthEast United FC youngster has already made his debut in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the age of 17 and will be raring to help his national team retain their SAFF U-19 Championship title.

He was in top form against Sri Lanka in their opening encounter as he recorded a superb hat-trick. Meitei will again be a player to watch out for Nepal’s defenders on Tuesday.

Sujan Dangol (Nepal U19)

Dangol will be one of the brightest stars playing in this year’s SAFF U19 Championship. The Young Gorkhalis will be relying on his poacher instincts to beat the Blue Colts on Tuesday. Dangol made a good start to the tournament with a goal against Sri Lanka.

Dangol was the top scorer in the 2024 SAFF U17 Championship with four goals and will be in search of more in the U19 edition this year. The Nepal U19 striker will need to be in top form against India to earn all three points.

Telecast Details:

The match between India U19 and Nepal U19 will take place at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. It will kick off at 7:30 PM IST. The match will be streamed live on Sportzworkz’s YouTube channel.

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