India will be seeking to continue its winning form as it meets Vanuatu in the second round of the Intercontinental Cup league fixtures, at Kalinga Stadium on Monday.
India had the better of Mongolia in the opening round which it won by a comfortable 2-0 margin. For the island nation Vanuatu, the start was not ideal as it went down 1-3 to Lebanon. With the top two teams in the league standings scheduled to play the final, a win against 164th-ranked Vanuatu will be taking India close to the title round.
India’s head coach Igor Stimac sounded satisfied with the way his team performed against Mongolia to bring up its sixth consecutive win at home (the count starts with India’s qualification to the Asian Cup last year). “We have more games this month and I am certain that all the hard work the boys are putting on the pitch is fetching them the rewards,” Stimac said of India’s chances in the ongoing tournament and in the upcoming SAFF Championship later this month.
“It is not an easy task as the boys braved the intense heat and humidity (of Bhubaneswar) and underwent three weeks of training without any complaint,” he added.
Much like Mongolia, Vanuatu will be playing its first match against India.
“We knew it would be difficult but we had a good game against Lebanon. Being here is a great experience for the Vanuatu team. We have never played teams like India, Lebanon and Mongolia before. It is always challenging to play in Asia,” said the Vanuatu head coach Etienne Mermer after his team’s first outing in the tournament.
Match Details:
- Match: Vanuatu vs India
- Date: 12 June 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Kalinga Stadium
Vanuatu vs India Prediction
India are undoubtedly the overwhelming favorites to win the game. The players have trained for a month and the result against Mongolia was a statement of their sharpness.
However, Vanuatu showed against Lebanon that they have the potential to be a well-drilled side. The Vanuatu Cyclone will look to stay compact and hit their opponents on the break with their forwards who are quick across the ground.
Prediction: Vanuatu 0-3 India
Vanuatu vs India Live Stream Time
This match will start from 7:30 PM IST
Vanuatu vs India Date
This match will take place on 12 June 2023
Vanuatu vs India Team News
Both teams will enter the match with all the selected players.
Vanuatu vs India Lineups
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Vanuatu vs India Odds
- Goalkeepers: Anthony Tawia, Massing Kalotang
- Defenders: Brian Kaltak, Tasso Jeffery, James Chilia, Jason Thomas, Timothy Loic Messeck Boulet, Lee Taiwia, Raoul Coulton, Selwyn Vatu, Claude Aru
- Midfielders: Alick John, Michel Coulon, Lency Philip, Joe Moses, Johnathan Spookey Jack, Goddin Tenene, Jean Pierre Taussi, Barry Kalpovi, John Well Wohale
- Forwards: Jordy Tasip, Alex Saniel, Azariah Soromon
Vanuatu vs India Where To Watch Live Today Match
The match between the Blue Tigers and the Vanuatu Cyclone will be live telecast on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar. The matches will also be streamed on Jio TV.
Vanuatu vs India Betting Tips
- Goalkeepers: Anthony Tawia, Massing Kalotang
- Defenders: Brian Kaltak, Tasso Jeffery, James Chilia, Jason Thomas, Timothy Loic Messeck Boulet, Lee Taiwia, Raoul Coulton, Selwyn Vatu, Claude Aru
- Midfielders: Alick John, Michel Coulon, Lency Philip, Joe Moses, Johnathan Spookey Jack, Goddin Tenene, Jean Pierre Taussi, Barry Kalpovi, John Well Wohale
- Forwards: Jordy Tasip, Alex