Neroca FC has more chances to win this match.
Neroca FC has more chances to win this match.
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Teams: NEROCA FC vs. Rajasthan United FC
Stadium: Kalyani Municipal Stadium, Kalyani, West Bengal, India
Series: I-League
Hours of play: 19:00
Match day: Friday, December 15, 2023
Balwinder Singh, Waikhom Rohit Meitei, Likmabam Rakesh, Monoranjan Singh, David Simbo, Ansumana Kromah, Aniket Panchal, Sajal Bag, Tarak Hembram, Nonganba Singh Akoijam, Soram Poirei Anganba.
Richard Gadze, Bhabindra Malla Thakuri, Mohit Singh Verito, Ibrahim Moro, Lunkim Seigoulun Khongsai, Lalchungnunga Chhangte, Yash Tripathi, Richardson Kwaku Denzell, Oliveira Alves Jefferson, Banpynkhrawnam Nongkhlaw, Lal Biakzuala.
Date | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 3, 2023 | Rajasthan | 2 – 2 | NEROCA |
Feb 23, 2023 | NEROCA | 0 – 1 | Rajasthan |
Dec 3, 2022 | Rajasthan | 1 – 0 | NEROCA |
Apr 23, 2022 | NEROCA | 0 – 2 | Rajasthan |
Apr 14, 2022 | NEROCA | 1 – 1 | Rajasthan |
Date | League | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
---|---|---|---|---|
18/11/23 | I-L | NEROCA | 2 – 1 | Namdhari |
23/11/23 | I-L | NEROCA | 0 – 4 | Real Kashmir |
27/11/23 | I-L | Delhi FC | 3 – 4 | NEROCA |
01/12/23 | I-L | NEROCA | 1 – 3 | Inter Kashi |
10/12/23 | I-L | Churchill Brothers | 4 – 1 | NEROCA |
Date | League | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
---|---|---|---|---|
18/11/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 1 – 2 | Mohammedan |
23/11/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 1 – 2 | Sreenidi Deccan |
28/11/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 2 – 2 | Aizawl |
03/12/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 1 – 1 | Shillong Lajong |
06/12/23 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 2 – 2 | Inter Kashi |
NEROCA | Goals | Penalty Goals |
---|---|---|
S. Meitei | 2 | 0 |
A. Panchal | 2 | 0 |
T. Hembram | 1 | 0 |
A. Kromah | 1 | 0 |
T. Ragui | 1 | 0 |
Rajasthan United | Goals | Penalty Goals |
---|---|---|
R. Denzell | 5 | 1 |
Y. Tripathi | 3 | 0 |
L. Chhangte | 1 | 0 |
R. Gupta | 1 | 0 |
L. Khongsai | 1 | 0 |
Currently positioned in 10th place with seven points, NEROCA has scored 11 goals and conceded 27. Holding a two-point lead over the relegation zone, they have two matches left in the season. Unfortunately, NEROCA suffered a 4-1 defeat in their last I-League match against Churchill Brothers at Tilak Maidan Stadium.
Rajasthan United, on the other hand, comes into this match following a 2-2 draw against Inter Kashi, extending their winless streak to five matches (W0 D3 L2). With six points, they are in 11th place, just one point outside the relegation zone, and have two matches remaining.
In their previous I-League encounter, Rajasthan United secured a 1-0 victory at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium last season, with Otabek Zokirov scoring the lone goal in the 29th minute. Rajasthan United has maintained an unbeaten streak against NEROCA in their last four I-League matches (W3 D1 L0), outscoring them 5-1.
Sushil Meitei and Aniket Panchal have been standout performers for NEROCA this season, sharing the top scorer position with two goals each. Meitei notably scored the opening goal in a match. Meanwhile, Richardson Denzell has been Rajasthan United’s top scorer, finding the net five times, including two match-opening goals, placing him tied for third among the league’s top scorers in the 2023/2024 season.
In their recent league performances, NEROCA has won two and lost four in their last six matches, while Rajasthan United has won one, drawn three, and lost two in the same period.
Neroca FC has more chances to win this match. They have a better home form, having won two of their last four home games. Additionally, they have a slight edge in terms of average goals scored per game.
Neroca FC 2-1 Rajasthan United FC
# | Team | MP | D | P* |
1 | Mohammedan | 8 | 12 | 20 |
2 | Sreenidi Deccan | 10 | 14 | 20 |
3 | Real Kashmir | 9 | 11 | 17 |
4 | Aizawl | 9 | 8 | 17 |
5 | Shillong Lajong | 9 | 3 | 16 |
6 | Gokulam Kerala | 9 | 5 | 13 |
7 | Delhi FC | 9 | 3 | 13 |
8 | Inter Kashi | 9 | -7 | 11 |
9 | Churchill Brothers | 9 | 3 | 11 |
10 | NEROCA | 9 | -16 | 7 |
11 | Rajasthan United | 9 | -8 | 6 |
12 | Namdhari | 8 | -8 | 5 |
13 | TRAU | 9 | -20 | 4 |
* MP – Matches Played; D – Goal Difference; P – Points.
The Kalyani Municipal Stadium is situated in Kalyani, West Bengal, India. It serves as a significant venue for football matches and various sporting events. Here are some key details about the stadium:
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