The second semifinal of the 2025 Durand Cup is set to serve up yet another fiery Kolkata derby, with Diamond Harbour FC squaring off against East Bengal FC on August 20.
East Bengal punched their ticket to the last four in dramatic fashion, edging out eternal rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Dimitrios Diamantakos was the hero of the night, striking twice in the 38th and 52nd minutes, while Anirudh Thapa’s 68th-minute goal gave Bagan a glimmer of hope that ultimately fizzled out.
The victory not only knocked out their oldest foes but also set up a mouth-watering clash with debutants Diamond Harbour.
The newcomers have been the surprise package of the tournament, extending their dream run with a clinical 2-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in the quarterfinals at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.
Riding high on confidence, they’ll now lock horns with the Red and Gold Brigade in what promises to be a blockbuster semi-final showdown.
The Sporting News takes you through a preview of East Bengal FC's semi-final clash with Diamond Harbour FC and all the latest betting advice.
Diamond Harbour FC vs East Bengal FC predicted lineups, team news
Kibu Vicuña’s squad heads into the clash with a clean bill of health, with no suspensions or injuries to worry about. Every player is match-ready as they prepare to lock horns with the Red & Gold Brigade on Wednesday.
Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos has been under the scanner for a while, with many questioning his output after a lackluster campaign last season where goals dried up more than fans expected.
But this year, he seems to have turned the corner, silencing doubters with a brilliant brace that powered the Red & Gold Brigade past Mohun Bagan in the quarterfinal.
Diamond Harbour FC predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Mishad (GK) — Ajith Kumar, Ruatkima, Kortazar, Mandi — Paul, Liansanga, Samuel — Justin, Majcen, Hali Charan.
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The only concern lies with Rashid, who sat out the derby against Mohun Bagan following the passing of his father and remains a doubt for this fixture. Aside from that, the rest of the camp is fully fit and raring to go for the high-stakes semifinal against Diamond Harbour FC.
For Diamond Harbour FC, all eyes will be on Luka Majcen. The Serbian frontman has been in red-hot form, netting four goals so far in the competition and looking razor-sharp every time he gets a sight of goal. He’ll carry the weight of his side’s hopes when they go head-to-head with East Bengal in the semifinal showdown.
East Bengal FC predicted starting XI (4-5-1, right to left): Gill (GK) — Rakip, Sibille, Anwar Ali, Nunga — Edmund, Miguel, Saul, Mahesh, Bipin — Diamantakos.
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Diamond Harbour FC vs. East Bengal FC betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
While official odds for the Durand Cup semifinal are not yet available, readers can visit our partnered site Dafabet for the latest markets. East Bengal enter as favourites after their commanding 4-1 win over Diamond Harbour in the group stage, but knockout football can bring surprises, and Diamond Harbour will be eager to flip the script in this high-stakes Kolkata derby.
Kibu Vicuña’s men have punched above their weight with a fantastic run in their debut campaign, but Oscar Bruzón’s East Bengal arrive as clear favorites after conquering their fiercest rivals. On paper, the Red & Gold Brigade look poised to edge this one, but as cup football often reminds us—anything can happen under the floodlights.
TSN Score Prediction: Diamond Harbour FC 1-2 East Bengal FC
How to watch Diamond Harbour FC vs East Bengal FC in Durand Cup 2025
- Date: Sunday, August 20, 2025
- Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, India
- Time: 7 p.m. IST
- TV/Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
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