Nepal U19 vs Bangladesh U19: Nepal U19 will take on defending champions Bangladesh U19 in the semi-final of the SAFF U19 Championship today, May 15, 2025, at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Arunachal Pradesh.
The match kicks off at 5:45 PM Nepali time and 6:00 PM Bangladesh time. It will be streamed live on the Sportzworkz YouTube channel.
How both teams reached the semi-finals
Nepal U19 qualified as Group B runners-up. They started strong with a 5-0 win over Sri Lanka but suffered a 4-0 defeat to India in their second group match.
Bangladesh U19 topped Group A after a 1-1 draw with the Maldives and a win over Bhutan.
Head-to-Head Record
Nepal U19 and Bangladesh U19 have a competitive history, especially in SAFF youth tournaments. Although this will be their first official U19-level clash in this competition, they have met multiple times in past U18/U20 events:
- Nepal has won 3 of their last 5 meetings
- Bangladesh beat Nepal 4-1 in the SAFF U20 final last year
- Nepal had earlier beaten Bangladesh 2-1 in the group stage
A chance for redemption
Last year in Kathmandu, Nepal U19 defeated Bangladesh U19 2-1 in the group stage but lost 4-1 in the final. Now, Nepal U19 eyes revenge in this knockout clash with a spot in the final on the line.
What’s next
The winner of Nepal U19 vs Bangladesh U19 will face the winner of the second semi-final between India and the Maldives, which takes place tonight at 7:45 PM NST.
Match Details
- Match: Nepal U19 vs Bangladesh U19
- Date: May 15, 2025
- Time: 5:45 PM NST | 6:00 PM BST
- Venue: Golden Jubilee Stadium, Arunachal Pradesh
- Watch Live: Sportzworkz YouTube channel
