India vs Maldives: Live streaming, TV Channel, Kick-Off Time, and where to watch SAFF U19 Championship 2025 Semifinal

The Blue Colts will be looking to win their second SAFF U19 Championship title as they face the Young Gorkhalis.

India are set to face off against Maldives in the 2025 SAFF U19 Championship Semi-Final on Friday (May 16). A fascinating encounter which could potentially be the game of the tournament for the Blue Colts, as they face a confident Red Snappers side who made their way into the semifinals following a 2-2 draw against Bhutan.

India progressed to the semifinal following a 4-0 win over a threatening Nepal squad courtesy of goals from Danny Meitei, Omang Dodum, and a brace from Rohen Singh. The Red Snappers made it to their SAFF U19 Championship semifinal after earning two invaluable points in Group A against Bangladesh and Bhutan.

India vs Maldives: What to expect?

The onus will be on India on Friday as they enter the game as the only team not to have conceded a single goal in the group stages. Maldives will be looking to shore up defensively against them, who will be aware of the red-hot form of their attackers. Hence, the contribution of Danny Meitei, Omang Dodum, and Rohen Singh will be important if India are to lift their second SAFF U19 Championship title.

Maldives, on the other hand, can be expected to play their style of football, which can help them slow down the in-form Blue Colts on Friday. The Red Snappers have been impressive in stopping a lot of attacks, and troubled Bhutan every time the ball entered in the attacking third. They will also pose a lot of threat in attack with players like Anoof Abdulla, Aidh Mohamed Jaweez, and Ethani Ibrahim Zaki leading the line.

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Head-to-Head Record between India vs Maldives

Total Games Played: 1

India wins: 1

Maldives wins: 0

Draws: 0

Both sides last met each other back in 2019, where the Blue Colts reigned supreme over the Red Snappers, as they secured a clean sheet en route to a 4-0 win. However, Ahmed Shakir’s men will be determined to turn it around at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia on Friday.

Where and when to watch India vs Maldives Live Streaming?

The SAFF U19 Championship semifinal match between India and Maldives will be played on May 16, 2025 (Friday). The Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh is set to host the match, and the game will kick-off at 7:30 PM IST.

Football fans in India can watch the match live on Sportzworkz YouTube channel for free.

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