India is one of the strongest teams in Asian football while Bangladesh has been rising up the ranks. The clash of India vs Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers is bound to roll back the eyeballs.
Even though India has been in a great run of form in recent times, they will be wary of what Bangladesh can serve them in the all-important clash. Let’s dive into some details.
When Will India vs Bangladesh in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Take Place?
For all the keen football fans, the India vs Bangladesh clash will take place on 25th March, 2025, on Tuesday.
Furthermore, this game will start at 7 pm IST. The clash of the Asian giants will be taking place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. Indian fans are expected to fill the place.
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The recent form of the Indian football team is right above the charts. They have been brilliant with quality games. Beating Maldives, by a score of 3-0, shows they are on the right track.
Additionally, it was the first international match of the year and Rahul Bheke, Sunil Chettri, and Liston Colaco-all scored goals. This was also the first win for Manolo Marquez as the coach.
Head to Head Between India and Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh have clashed against each other quite a number of times. The team in blue, however, had the upper hand mostly.
In the total of 28 clashes between the two sides, India have won 14 games and Bangladesh have won only 4 matches. 10 of the games have ended up in a draw.
Interestingly, the last victory for Bangladesh came 20 years ago in 2003, when they won the semi-final against India, at the SAFF Championship. India vs Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers will be an important and exciting match, but Bangladesh will have to up their game.
Uneven Nature of India vs Bangladesh Clash
Fans might think that India and Bangladesh is a one way traffic. Well, you are wrong. India, placed at 126th in the FIFA ranking, haven’t found it easier against Bangladesh, 185th on the list.
Surprisingly, the last clash between the two sides came in the 2021 SAFF championship which ended in a 1-1 scoreline. Meanwhile, India dominated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying clash against Bangladesh with a 2-0 win.
Indian Coach Manolo Marquez View On The Game
There were rumors that Bangladesh would be a stronger side with the presence of Premier League star-Hamza Choudhury. But, the Indian coach has wiped off all the talk.
Manolo Marquez states that Hamza is a very good player and a Premier League star, who’s playing in the Asian Cup is good for the game, as well as the nation. He also adds that they aren’t worried about the PL star.
To add on, Manolo claims that India can win the game easily if they play their best football. Rounding up the interview, Manolo states that the first game, in such a short competition, is always important, and they need to play to the best of their potential.
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