Sporting Club Delhi vs FC Raengdai, Durand Cup, 2026, Today Match Prediction
Sporting Club Delhi
FC Raengdai
- FC Raengdai have won four of their last five games, while losing the other.
- Thrice in their last seven games have SC Delhi scored more than one goal and all three have come in the tournament.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of the five matches featuring SC Delhi.
Sporting Club Delhi to Win (5-1)
| Tournament: | Durand Cup, 2026 |
| Venue: | Birsa Munda Football Stadium |
Sporting Club Delhi vs FC Raengdai Match Prediction & Analysis
The first of the four quarterfinals in the 135th Durand Cup kicks off on Sunday at Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Stadium, with debutants Sporting Delhi and FC Raengdai going head-to-head.
Both sides topped their respective groups, although Sporting Delhi were flawless with three wins, while Raengdai suffered defeat in their final group game. The clash will also mark the final Durand Cup fixture at the Birsa Munda Stadium this season.
Head-to-head Record: It will be the first meeting between the teams in any competition.
Teams Preview
Sporting Club Delhi Preview
‘Dominance’ perhaps best sums up Sporting Delhi’s Durand Cup campaign so far. They have won all three games, scoring a tournament-high 16 goals while conceding just two. Their biggest test came first against Jamshedpur FC, and they passed it with flying colours by securing a 2-1 victory before cruising past Defenders FC and Indian Air Force FT scoring seven goals in each of those games.
Another standout has been how seamlessly their new signings have gelled into the squad, making Sporting Delhi look like a well-drilled unit rather than a debutant side. The only concern could be complacency, with their last two games proving relatively comfortable. Against a resilient Raengdai side, they cannot afford to take their foot off the pedal.
Key Players
Sporting Delhi have had no shortage of standout performers in the group stage, with several players making their mark. Rodriguinho has been the biggest revelation, scoring five goals on his debut start before adding another in the following game. Lalrinliana Hnamte has also joined the goalfest with three goals, while Juan Pena heads into the quarterfinal on a high after scoring a brace in the final group game.
SC Delhi Probable XI - Nora Fernandes (GK); Lalrinliana Hnamte, Rodriguinho, Gogou, Augustine, Mohammed Aimen, Mohammed Azhar, Tomba, Sourav, Duvan, Manoj MD
FC Raengdai Preview
FC Raengdai ended their impressive group-stage campaign on a sour note, suffering a 3-1 defeat to NEROCA FC after being reduced to nine men. With qualification already secured, head coach Kshetrimayum Birbal Singh made three changes, and one of them paid off as Jonah Kamei opened the scoring.
However, NEROCA soon equalised before P.M. Rakeveiche and Soraisham Surjakanta Singh were sent off within four minutes of each other, leaving Raengdai to play the final 30 minutes with nine men.
Despite that setback, Raengdai have shown plenty of resilience throughout their debut campaign, twice fighting their way to victory, including a memorable comeback from 2-0 down against TRAU FC in their second group game. They will need that fighting spirit again against a Sporting Delhi side that has been relentless in attack.
Key Player
Midul Doley, the joint-top scorer in I-League 3 last season, is undoubtedly one of FC Raengdai’s players to watch. He has carried that scoring touch into the Durand Cup, netting three of their six goals so far and emerging as a key figure in their impressive debut campaign.
FC Raengdai Probable XI - Kamei Pantiga (GK) ; Wahengbam Herojit Singh, M Chungmei, Oinam Keiphaba Meitei, Wahengbam Rojen Meitei, Sapam Kenedy Singh, Laishram Bikramjit Singh, Chongtham Kishan, Gaisuangmei Kamei, Midul Doley, Amit Kumar
SPORTING CLUB DELHI vs FC RAENGDAI
Winning PredictionSporting Delhi have been one of the most impressive sides in the competition, combining a ruthless attack with a disciplined defence. Raengdai, meanwhile, have shown vulnerability at the back, conceding five of their six goals in their last two games. That is a worrying trend against a Sporting Delhi side that has already scored 16 goals.
It will also be Raengdai’s first test against an ISL side in the tournament, making the challenge even tougher. Given the contrasting form and quality, Sporting Delhi look well placed to overcome Raengdai and book their place in the semifinals.
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