Lalitpur City FC vs Jhapa FC: The Nepal Super League (NSL) 2025 continues with an exciting clash today between Lalitpur City FC and Jhapa FC at the Dasharath Stadium in Tripureshwar.
🗓 Date: April 16, 2025
🕕 Kickoff Time: 6 PM (Nepali Time)
📺 Where to Watch: Ncell App, YouTube, and Himalayan TV
Final League Game for Both Sides
This will be the last league game for both Lalitpur and Jhapa in the 2025 season, but the two teams find themselves in very different situations.
- Lalitpur City currently sit second on the table with 11 points from 5 matches. They have already secured a spot in the playoffs and will play in the first qualifier by finishing in the top two.
- Jhapa FC, on the other hand, have had a disappointing run, collecting just 4 points from 5 games and are placed sixth. They are already out of the playoff race after Pokhara Thunders defeated Butwal Lumbini earlier this week.
Lalitpur City FC: Strong Attack, But Injury Concerns
Lalitpur have shown impressive goal-scoring form throughout the league. With a well-balanced squad, they’ve dominated the final third. However, one concern is the injury to their main French goalkeeper Baltus, who has missed the last two games. Despite this, their overall form and attacking depth make them the favorites in this matchup.
Jhapa FC: Time to Give Youth a Chance
Jhapa FC have struggled, especially with finishing. Striker Gero has failed to convert multiple chances, which has hurt the team’s progress. With no playoff hopes left, Jhapa could focus on playing exciting, fast football and give opportunities to young talents like Aron Thapa Magar, possibly in the starting XI.
What to Expect
Expect Lalitpur to play with confidence and look to maintain momentum ahead of the playoffs. Jhapa, although out of contention, will aim to finish their season with pride and possibly play spoilers with a surprise performance.
Stay tuned for a thrilling encounter under the lights in Kathmandu!
