The league table in A Division tells a story about these teams so far, with Manang Marshyangdi leading Saraswoti Youth by 12 points. Match preview to follow:
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Manang Marshyangdi form and stats
Manang Marshyangdi have collected 6 points from their A Division home games so far after 1-3-0. The trend of drawing games is also valid regardless of arena as Manang Marshyangdi has four draws from their last four matches. Three draws from their last three home games means a steady supply of points here at Jaber al-Ahmad International Stadium, but a victory now would be sweet for Manang Marshyangdi.
The spoils were shared in Manang Marshyangdi's previous game, also at home. Visiting Three Star (placed 6th) travelled back with a draw after a 2-2 scoreline. The spoils were shared after 90 minutes before that, a home game that ended 0-0 versus Himalayan Sherpa.
The Manang Marshyangdi fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 6 goals in 4 league matches. Manang Marshyangdi have conceded 4 in these home matches.
Saraswoti Youth form and stats
The A Division season is young and Saraswoti Youth, who have the most conceded goals (14) in A Division, have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 3 away games done and still no victory. 1 draw and 2 defeats so far.
Two away games in a row for Saraswoti Youth, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-4 versus Friends Club in the A Division. A 0-0 draw at Brigade Boys's stadium before that.
The schedule is very tough for Saraswoti Youth now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A A Division game at Himalayan Sherpa is waiting in only four days.
There's been a serious shortage of goals from Saraswoti Youth's away games in the league this season with only 1 goal from 3 matches. Saraswoti Youth have conceded 5 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Manang Marshyangdi missing players
Saraswoti Youth missing players
| Manang Marshyangdi | Saraswoti Youth | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | Scored | S | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| 86% | 75% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 67% | 86% |
| 57% | 75% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 33% | 57% |
| 29% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 33% | 43% |
| 29% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 29% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 33% | 14% |
| 43% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 29% |
| 57% | 50% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 14% |
| 14% | 25% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 67% | 71% |
| 6 | 6 | 7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| 2.5 | 2.5 | 2 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 18 | 6 | Total Shots | T S | 4 | 22 | 22 |
| 9 | 9 | 3 | Shots on Target | S O | 3 | 9 | 9 |
| 22% | 22% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 11% | 11% |
- Manang Marshyangdi have not yet lost a game.
- Manang Marshyangdi have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Manang Marshyangdi have scored more than double the goals of Saraswoti Youth.
- Manang Marshyangdi have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Saraswoti Youth has the fewest scored goals (2)
- Saraswoti Youth has the most conceded goals (14)
- Saraswoti Youth has the most conceded goals in the first half (3)
- Saraswoti Youth has the the worst goal difference (-12)
- Saraswoti Youth have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Saraswoti Youth have yet to win a game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Machhindra | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Nepal Army | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | Manang Marshyangdi | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 4 | New Road Team | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | Nepal Police | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | Three Star | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 | Jawalakhel | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 8 | Sankata | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Friends Club | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | Himalayan Sherpa | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 | Brigade Boys | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
| 12 | Chyasal Youth Club | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 | Armed Police Force | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -5 | 5 |
| 14 | Saraswoti Youth | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -12 | 1 |