Match Overview
India take on Vanuatu in the second match of their intercontinental clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India. It is no secret that the home team are much stronger than their opponents, and look well set to take home all the points on offer. Vanuatu need to be aware of the threat posed by India and act accordingly.
Key Highlights
This is the first time that these two teams face off against each other in a competitive clash, and it will be interesting to see how the 164th-ranked Vanuatu side respond to the constant challenges set to them by the home team India. The latter, for their part, are ranked in the 101st position by FIFA. Led by Sunil Chhetri, India look a very formidable side indeed.
Injury Report
Central defender Chinglensana Singh has not been able to join up with the Indian team owing to the disturbances in his home state of Manipur which has affected his family while Mohammad Yasir has withdrawn owing to an injury. Vanuatu do not have any major injuries to report.
Prediction
India appear to be the overwhelming favourites to win this game. We expect them to do so quite comfortably. Vanuatu do not have a chance at all in this game, and will be fortunate to escape without a huge deficit. India are the stronger of the two teams on offer, and we expect them to win this game easily.
Other Predictions
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