India U20 vs Uzbekistan U20 preview, team news, lineups & prediction | Women's friendlies 2025

India U20 played out a 1-1 draw against Uzbekistan U20 in the previous match.

The India U20 Women’s football team will be playing their final match before the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers when they face off against Uzbekistan U20 on Wednesday (July 16).

This will be the second of the two friendlies between the two sides, with the two sides having played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in their recent encounter. That means a lot is on the line in this upcoming friendly, as both India and Uzbekistan will fight to get a big win and head into the Asian Cup qualifiers with momentum on their side.

Also Read: Sulanjana Raul scores as India U20 women’s team play out cagey 1-1 draw

The Stakes

India U20

India U20’s form has slightly dipped in recent matches, as Joakim Alexandersson’s seen his side unable to win their last two competitive matches. The Indian side have played four games in 2025, winning two of those clashes in the U20 Pink Ladies Cup against Jordan and Hong Kong.

He will be eager to ensure that his players can resolve their defensive issues and be a sturdier unit in the upcoming clash.

Moreover, he will also need the players to be sharper with their innovative attacking moves and much more clinical in the final third to get a big win. A comprehensive victory would evidently raise the spirits within the Indian U20 women’s side ahead of the qualifiers, but another draw or a loss can cause self-doubts to pop up.

Uzbekistan U20

The Uzbekistan U20 women’s team put up an energetic display against the Indian side in their recent game, showing their resilience and sturdiness against a talented opposition. They will be looking to be more prolific in the upcoming friendly matches and cut down on their issues ahead of the upcoming qualifiers.

Uzbekistan will look to play on the front foot, troubling the visitors with their quick transitions and unpredictable moves in the final third.

A commanding win over India can definitely raise the confidence levels of the Uzbekistan players before the qualifiers. But a gutting loss at home can be a setback ahead of some important fixtures ahead.

Team News

India and Uzbekistan should both have their entire squads available for this game after coming through the recent friendly without any major issues.

Head-to-Head

Matches Played – 1

India U20 wins – 0

Uzbekistan U20 wins – 0

Draws – 1

Possible Lineups

Uzbekistan U20 (4-2-3-1):

Ezoza Sevinova (GK), Shakhnoza Dekanbaeva, Karina Gamadeeva, Rukhshona Usarova, Zarina Norboeva, Nilufar Nurmukhammadova, Rukhshona Olimjonova, Nazira Sayfutdinova, Mexribon Egamberdiyeva, Diyora Maxtiyorova, Asalxon Aminjanova

India U20 (4-2-3-1-):

Monalisha Devi (GK), Remi Thokchom, Cindy Colney, Nishima Kumari, Shubhangi Singh, Neha Sillay, Pooja, Bhumika Devi, Sulanjana Raul, Lhingdeikim Kipgen, Sibani Nongmeikapam

Players to Watch

Mexribon Egamberdiyeva (Uzbekistan U20)

Mexribon Egamberdiyeva is the driving force for the Uzbekistan U20 women’s side and was in blazing form in the recent friendly against India. She was able to get in the right place at the right time to score the opener, proving her skills as a poacher to finish off chances from close range.

Mexribon will now look to do one better in this upcoming friendly, having a better knowledge of the Indian defenders. She will look to use her clever off-the-ball runs to get into the right areas in the final third and put away chances efficiently, as well as putting in more accurate passes for teammates in the box.

Sibani Nongmeikapam (India U20)

Sibani Nongmeikapam has proven her quality in the Indian football scene, having impressed for East Bengal in the past as well. She’s already made her debut for the Indian Women’s national team and also impressing for the U20 Women’s team. Sibani was a bit scrappy in the last game against Uzbekistan U20, but will look to get back to her best in this upcoming clash.

The 18-year-old will aim to use her blistering speed and tenacity to get into the right areas and trouble defenders with her movement. She will need to be smart in getting at the end of chances and putting away chances clinically to help her side get a big win before the qualifiers.

Did you know?

• Sulanjana Raul scored her first goal for India U-20 in the recent draw against Uzbekistan U-20.
• Uzbekistan U-20 forward Mexribon Egamberdiyeva has already picked up three caps for the Uzbekistan national women’s team.
• India U-20 women’s have lost just one of their four matches in 2025 so far.

Telecast

The friendly game between India U20 Women’s team and the Uzbekistan U20 Women’s team will take place on Wednesday, 14 July. It will kick off at 8:30 PM IST. The broadcast details for these matches have not been released yet.

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