Bhutan vs Bangladesh team news, lineup & prediction | SAFF U19 Championship 2025

The Dragon Boys will be playing the Bengal Tigers in their opening encounter.

The Bhutan U19 national team will be opening their SAFF U19 Championship 2025 campaign against the Bangladesh U19 national team on May 11 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium.

The game set to take place on Sunday in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, presents an intriguing game between two units with two different paths.

Bhutan U19, led by Sonam Dhendup, will be looking to make a statement with players like Rinzin Dorji and Kinley Dorji.

While the Bengal Tigers will be eager to give a good account of themselves, after their opening game saw them succumb to a 2-2 draw against the Maldives.

The Stakes

Bhutan U19

A winning start will be essential for Bhutan U19, as they will be the underdogs going into their opening game. However, the Dragon Boys will have some aces up their sleeves against Bangladesh U19, with an exciting squad of players available for selection.

A successful SAFF U19 Championships campaign will fill the nation with a lot of confidence and aid in development of Asian football. While they have lost their last three out of five games in friendlies, they will be looking to cause an early upset and set the marker in the competition.

Bangladesh U19

A 2-2 draw against Maldives U19 in the opening encounter has put the Bengal Tigers on the backfoot. Ahead of their final group game against Bhutan, the fate of their future will be in Bangladesh hands and a win is essential to stand any chance of progression.

They will be facing an underdog Dragon Boys side who will be gunning to prove themselves in what will be their opening game.

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Team and Injury News:

The Dragon Boys are expected to have a fully fit squad ahead of the game. The Bengal Tigers are expected to have a fully fit squad ahead of the game.

Head-to-Head Record:

Total Matches Played: 4

Bhutan wins: 2

Bangladesh wins: 1

Draw: 1

Squads:

Bhutan U19

Goalkeepers: Tenzi Dorji, Kalchan Moktan Dorji, Tandin Penjor

Defenders: Ugyen Dorji, Ngawag Yonten, Kuenzang D Wangchuk, Chogyel S Sherab, Kencho Wangdi, Thinley Wangchuk, Tandin Tshewang, Ronit Rai, Tshering Dorji

Midfielders: Rinzin Dorji, Sonam Dorji, Thinley Yezer, Tandin Phuntsho, Kelden Dorjee, Chaya Dev Sharma, Pema Tshering, Rinchen Cheda

Attackers: Dendup Karma Tshering, Lham Tenzin, Kinley Dorji

Bangladesh U19

Goalkeepers: Md Ismail Hossain Mahin, Md Nahidul Islam, Raj Chowdury

Defenders: Ashikur Rahman, Md Mithu Chowdhury, Md Sifat Sahariar, Md Abdul Riyad Fahim, Salah Uddin Sahed, Md Delwar, Sani Das

Midfielders: Md Kamal Merdha, Nazmal Huda Faysal, Md Siya Omit, Md Ratul Hasan, Samuel Raksam

Forwards: Abdul Kadir, Farzad Syed Aftab, Md Mursed Ali, Md Joy Ahamed, Sree Sumon Soren, Md Manik, Md Rifat Kazi, Ashik

Players to Watch

Rinzin Dorji (Bhutan U19)

Dorji will be the player to keep an eye on in the clash between Bhutan and Bangladesh. In his two appearances in the Bhutan Premier League, he scored two goals in his appearances.

His number will be something that Bhutan will call on again when they face the Bengal Tigers on Sunday.

Md. Rifat Kazi (Bangladesh U19)

Rifat Kazi was one of the scorers as Bangladesh secured a 2-2 draw against the Maldives U19 on Friday. His anticipation and ability to sniff out chances were on show against the Maldives as his goal helped them race to a 2-0 lead in the first half.

While his efforts went in vain against the Maldives, he will be looking to find the net once again on Sunday against Bhutan.

Telecast Details:

The match between Bhutan U19 and Bangladesh U19 will take place at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, on Friday, May 11, 2025. It will kick off at 4:00 PM IST. The match will be streamed live on Sportzworkz YouTube channel.

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