Rajasthan United to host Gokulam Kerala in IFL match at Vidhyadhar Nagar on Nov 7

Rajasthan United will face Gokulam Kerala at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur in an Indian Football League match on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 IST. The fixture forms part of the IFL 2026-27 second matchweek.

Rajasthan United opened their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Sreenidi Deccan, while Gokulam Kerala edged debutants Samaleswari SC 3-2 thanks to a late winner. In the loss to Sreenidi, Nishu Kumar scored in the 66th minute; Rajasthan registered more possession but managed just one shot on target. Rajasthan remain without a goal so far this season and have won only once in nine meetings between the two clubs.

Giuseppe Cristaldi’s Rajasthan side will seek to use home advantage to get their first point, while Carlos Eduardo Parreira’s Gokulam will aim for a second successive win; the source notes Gokulam were “seconds away from relegation last season.” The preview states that “Carlos Eduardo Parreira will be looking forward to going all guns blazing and taking all three points from Jaipur.” There are no reported injury concerns for either team, with both coaches having fully fit squads to choose from.

Gokulam’s opening victory was built on an early 2-0 lead inside 25 minutes, before two late penalties from Samaleswari brought the match level at 2-2 in the 90th minute; Crislan then scored the decisive goal in the dying minutes. The Malabarians scored three times in that match, and the preview characterises their start to the season as positive.

Rajasthan United’s predicted XI (4-3-3): Amrit Gope (GK); Novin Gurung, Shafeel PP, Lalfelkima, Abhishek Ambekar; Aniket Panchal, Lethaolen Khongsai, Pedro Astray; Pranjal Bhumij, Thomyo L. Shimray, Diego Maurício. Gokulam Kerala’s predicted XI (4-3-3): Shibin Raj Kunniyil (GK); Naresh Singh, Mikel Kortazar, Sarthak Golui, Sachu Siby; Ayush Adhikari, Shighil Nambrath, Lalramsanga; Makan Winkle Chote, Crislan, Victor da Silva.

The preview highlights Amrit Gope as Rajasthan’s goalkeeper option, describing him as Jharkhand-born, previously with Jamshedpur FC in the Durand Cup and the Indian Super League, and standing at 6 feet 2 inches. It adds that Gope offers a large presence on defensive set pieces, possesses quick reflexes for a tall goalkeeper and, after years as a second-choice keeper, will be keen to establish himself as a first choice.

The report identifies Ayush Adhikari as a player to watch for Gokulam, describing him as a highly dynamic 26-year-old central midfielder who joined the Malabarians after spells with Chennaiyin FC, Hyderabad FC and SC Delhi. It says Adhikari serves as the tactical link between defence and attack, that Parreira will rely on his press resistance, and that he provides fluidity and a transition spark for Gokulam.

The match and the remainder of the IFL 2026-27 season will be broadcast live on DD Sports, with live streaming available on Waves OTT.