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

The Bengal Tigers face an uphill task against the red-hot Blue Colts on Sunday.

The Bangladesh U19 national team will be hoping to upset all the odds in the SAFF U19 Championship 2025 campaign when they face the India U19 national team on May 18 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium.

The game set to take place on Sunday in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, presents an exciting game between two teams who have impressed fans and critics alike.

Bangladesh U19, led by Golam Rabbani Choton, will be looking to storm their way into the Final with players like Nazmal Huda Faysal, and Abdul Kadir in their ranks.

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

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The Stakes

Bangladesh U19

A 2-1 win against Nepal in their semifinal meeting has put the Bengal Tigers on the path to potentially win the SAFF U19 Championship title.

Goals from Ashikur Rahman and Nazmal Huda Faysal ensured that Bangladesh came out on top in the second half after an even first half.

They will be facing the tournament favorites in India, who will be keen to conclude their campaign with the trophy in their grasp.

India U19

India will be the favourites when they take the field in the Final against Bangladesh on Sunday. While they are expected to field a significantly stronger side with quality bench depth at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, the Bengal Tigers can prove to be formidable opponents despite home advantage.

The Blue Colts are also reportedly looking sharp ahead of the game following their 3-0 win over Maldives in the semifinals.

They will be facing an underdog Bengal Tigers side who will be gunning to upset all odds against India.

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Team and Injury News:

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

Head-to-Head Record:

Matches Played: 3

Bangladesh Wins: 0

India Wins: 2

Draws: 1

Squads:

Bangladesh confirmed squad for the SAFF U19 Championship 2025

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

India confirmed squad for SAFF U19 Championship 20225

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.

Players to Watch

Md. Rifat Kazi (Bangladesh U19)

Rifat Kazi has been one of the attacking threats as Bangladesh secured a 2-1 win against the Nepal U19. His anticipation and ability to sniff out chances were on show against 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 Nepal in a must-win game.

Danny Meitei (India U19)

India U19 will once again rely on the special talent of Danny Meitei for the upcoming SAFF U19 Championship Final on Sunday against Bangladesh.

The NorthEast United FC youngster has already made his debut in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the age of 17 and has already scored five goals in three games to help his national team’s goal of retaining their SAFF U-19 Championship title.

He was in top form against Maldives in their semifinal encounter as he scored his fifth goal of the tournament in three games. Meitei will again be a player to watch out for the Bangladeshi defenders on Sunday.

Telecast Details:

The match between Bangladesh U19 and India U19 will take place at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. It will kick off at 7:00 PM IST. The match will be streamed live on Sportzworkz YouTube channel.

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