East Bengal vs Namdhari FC: Can Red and Gold Stop Namdhari’s Winning Streak in Group A Decider?

East Bengal vs Namdhari FC: A Clash for Group A Supremacy

East Bengal FC back on the Durand Cup 2025 action on Wednesday, August 6, for a vital Group A clash against Namdhari FC, who are first in the group on a high at the time of writing. The match will be staged at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, with kick-off at 7.00 PM IST and promises to be a clash of momentum and legacy.

East Bengal vs Namdhari FC: Match Preview

East Bengal FC – Strong Start, Home Advantage

East Bengal FC put together their team right before the tournament, but they came out swinging, crushing South United FC 5-0 in their first game. Coach Oscar Bruzon must be feeling good about how well this new team is already working together.

From Lalchungnunga’s run that led to the first goal to Saul Crespo’s penalty, the team looked on point and eager to win. ISL Golden Boot winner Dimitrios Diamantakos scored in the second half, showing he’s still got that goal-scoring touch.

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 • 𝐍𝐎𝐖 • 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 ❤️💛

The past inspires our present to ignite the future. Our Durand Cup legacy lives on! 🏆

Matchday 2️⃣ 🆚 Namdhari FC
🏟️ VYBK, Kolkata
⏰ 7 PM
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— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) August 6, 2025

If East Bengal wins against Namdhari FC, they’ll be at the top of Group A and pretty much have a spot in the quarterfinals with more solidity. Playing in front of their enthusiastic Kolkata fans will only give them more motivation.

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Namdhari FC – Giant Killers in Form

Namdhari FC turned out to be the surprise package of Group A. This team from Punjab got two wins in two games, including a 4-2 win over Indian Air Force FT.

Their four top players, Kledsan, Amandeep Singh, Dharampreet Singh, and Lotjem, have been great shape. They have score six goals in two games, showing off how good they are in attack. Their mid play and quick changes have stunned many, which making them a strong team in this tournament. But they will be without Manbir Singh because he got a red card last game and is out now.

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East Bengal vs Namdhari FC: Team News & Lineups

East Bengal FC Predicted XI:

• Goalkeeper: Debjit Majumder
• Defenders: Anwar Ali, Lalchungnunga, Edmund Lalrindika, Mohamad Rakip
• Midfielders: David Lalhlansanga, Naorem Mahesh, Martand Raina, Saul Crespo
• Forwards: Mohamad Rashid, PV Vishnu

The team is expected to field its strongest XI, with the full squad available.

Namdhari FC Predicted XI:

• Goalkeeper: Niraj
• Defenders: Kamalpreet, Gurshan, Moro, Cledson
• Midfielders: Bhupinder, Nimrat, Aman
• Forwards: Jaskaran, Degol, Aatma

With Manbir Singh suspended, Cledson Dasilva becomes the key player in attack.

East Bengal vs Namdhari FC: Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between East Bengal FC and Namdhari FC, adding extra curiosity to the clash.

📺 Where to watch East Bengal vs Namdhari FC:

• Online Streaming: SonyLIV
• Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
• Live Telecast: Sony Ten Sports Network
• Online Streaming: SonyLIV and Jio Tv