Aizawl FC vs Rajasthan United FC, Indian Football League, Today Match Prediction

Aizawl FC vs Rajasthan United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a relatively tame Matchday 1 of the Indian Football League 2026—where all but one fixture produced a winner—Match week 2 kicks off on Friday with hopes of more fireworks. The action begins at 6:30 PM as Aizawl FC take on Rajasthan FC, with both sides eager to build on their 1-1 draws and chase their first win of the season.

Current Standings:  Both teams are currently sitting at fourth in the points table with one point each.

Head-to-head Record: Rajasthan FC has been tough to beat in this fixture, losing only once in their six meetings while securing two wins and three draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Aizawl FC Preview

The Northeast side began with a 1-1 draw that felt like a missed opportunity. Vanlalhriatzuala struck just before halftime, but a stoppage-time lapse denied them all three points. Aizawl impressed going forward with 12 shots, seven on target, yet their second-half drop-off was costly—after dominating early with 58% possession, they invited pressure and faced 11 shots, eight on target. 

The lesson for Bobi Stojkosko is clear: push for the second goal instead of retreating too soon. Interestingly, he trusted an all-Indian XI, leaving foreign recruit Higor Gomes on the bench and opted for a 4-5-1 formation. 

Aizawl FC Probable XI - Ali Sardar (GK); T. Lalmuanawma, C. Zothanpuia, Sailung,  Lalrempuia, Vanlalawmpuia, Sailo, Vanlalhriatzuala, Lalduhawma, Laltlanzova , Zomuansanga. 

Rajasthan United FC Preview

Rajasthan United began their season with a hard-earned 1-1 draw after conceding in the first half. The Desert Warriors showed character, responding just five minutes into the second half through a calm finish from Abhishek Ambekar to secure a valuable point. 

More impressive was their turnaround after the break, seizing control with 61% possession and dictating the tempo. For a side that struggled on the road last season, taking a point away from home feels significant as that renewed belief will be vital as they head into another away test on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Rajasthan coach went with four overseas players in the XI in a 4-2-3-1 setup, with Amadou Soukona leading the line as the focal point of attack.

Rajasthan United FC Probable XI - ​Bhabindra Malla Thakuri (GK), Kynsailang Khongsit, Shafeel PP, Cédric Gogoua, Abhishek Ambekar, Lunkim Seigoulun Khongsai, Sundar Gogoi, Pedro Astray, Jordan Lamela, Pangambam Naoba Meitei, and Amadou Soukouna.   

AIZAWL FC vs RAJASTHAN UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

This rivalry has been finely balanced whenever Aizawl FC host, with both sides claiming a win apiece. Draws, however, have been the more common outcome and given how evenly matched the teams have looked so far, another stalemate could well be on the cards. 

We predict a draw (0-0)

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