NEROCA FC will take on Aizawl FC in the 63rd match of the I-League 2021-22 on Saturday at the Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata. The two sides head into this encounter on the back of contrasting results.
NEROCA FC are currently placed fifth in the I-League standings with 16 points from nine encounters. They have four wins and draws each thus far in the ongoing edition of the I-League, while their remaining one game ended in a loss.
Meanwhile, Aizawl FC are placed 10th in the I-League table with nine points from 10 matches so far this season. They have registered three wins and seven losses in the I-League 2021-22.
NEROA FC come into this encounter on the back of a 2-1 victory against Kenkre FC. Sweden Fernandes scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute for NEROCA. However, Kenkre FC striker Ranjeet Pandre struck right before half-time to level the score at 1-1.
Kenkre FC couldn't hold on to a draw as Sergio Mendigutxia put one into the back of the net and guided NEROCA FC to a comfortable victory.
Aizawl FC, on the other hand, succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Gokulam Kerala FC. Jourdaine Fletcher struck in the 64th & 89th minute to give the Kerala-based club a lead in the game. Although Ayush Dev Chhetri struck at stoppage time, that wasn't enough for the club to make a comeback into the game.
NEROCA vs Aizawl FC: Head-to-head
The two sides have met each other a couple of times thus far, with Aizawl FC having won both games thus far.
Matches Played: 2
Aizawl FC: 2
NEROCA FC: 0
Draws: 0
NEROCA vs Aizawl FC: Team News
Aizawl FC defender Robert Primus has been suspended for their I-League fixture against NEROCA FC.
NEROCA vs Aizawl FC: Live Telecast and Streaming Details
TV: 1Sports.
Live Stream: Official I-League Facebook page and 1Sports Facebook.
NEROCA vs Aizawl FC: Prediction
NEROCA FC 2-1 Aizawl FC