East Bengal are set to continue their Durand Cup 2025 journey with a clash against Namdhari FC at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday, August 6.
The Red and Gold brigade got off to a flying start in this year’s tournament, dismantling South United FC with a dominant 5-0 win in their opening match at Salt Lake Stadium on July 23.
Namdhari FC, meanwhile, showed plenty of grit and resilience in their first outing. Despite going a man down, they pulled off an impressive 4-2 comeback victory against the Indian Air Force at the same venue last Sunday, announcing themselves as a side not to be taken lightly.
Historically, East Bengal have been a force to reckon with in the Durand Cup, lifting the prestigious trophy 16 times, just one shy of arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant, who sit atop the leaderboard with 17 titles to their name.
The Sporting News takes you through a preview of East Bengal's clash with Namdhari FC and all the latest betting advice.
East Bengal vs Namdhari FC predictions, tips, bet builder and odds for pre-season friendly
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East Bengal to win both halves (2.32, Parimatch)
East Bengal heads into this clash as overwhelming favorites. The likes of Diamantakos, Bipin, and Mahesh lit up the pitch in their dominant five-goal rout of South United FC, putting on a show for the home crowd.
With a solid track record at home and Namdhari FC's patchy form, particularly their struggles to find the net away from home, everything points toward another convincing win for the Red and Gold Brigade. Don't be surprised if they cruise to victory by a margin of two or three goals, winning both halves along the way, courtesy of their sharp attack and rock-solid backline.
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East Bengal win & Both Teams to score (3.20, Parimatch)
Namdhari FC showed plenty of grit and firepower in their 4-2 comeback win over Indian Air Force, even while playing with 10 men for a large chunk of the second half. That result marked back-to-back victories for the Punjab-based outfit in the Durand Cup and puts them in a solid spot in Group A ahead of a daunting clash with tournament heavyweights East Bengal.
While the Air Force side did gift a few chances through defensive lapses, East Bengal are unlikely to be as generous at the back. That said, Namdhari have shown they can capitalize when it counts, and we wouldn’t rule out them sneaking a goal. A win for East Bengal with both teams getting on the scoresheet feels like great value and might just be the smart play here.
East Bengal vs Namdhari FC predicted score and most likely results
Here’s some of the most likely results for this match-up, according to Parimatch. Odds are correct at the time of publish.
| Result | Odds |
| East Bengal 1-0 | 6.35 |
| East Bengal 2-1 | 7.50 |
| East Bengal 2-0 | 6.65 |
| Namdhari 1-0 | 13.00 |
| Namdhari 2-1 | 15.00 |
| Draw 1-1 | 7.20 |
How to watch East Bengal vs Namdhari FC in Durand Cup 2025
- Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, India
- Time: 7 p.m. IST
- TV/Streaming: Sony Sports 2, Sony LIV
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