Samaleswari SC v Rajasthan United FC: Predicted lineups and team news ahead of IFL clash in Rourkela

Samaleswari SC will host Rajasthan United FC at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in the Indian Football League; both teams enter the fixture without a point after two successive defeats.

The match is part of the IFL’s third matchweek in Rourkela and comes during Samaleswari’s debut season in the second tier. Samaleswari have scored three goals in two games and remain in search of a first win, while Rajasthan have suffered narrow defeats to Sreenidhi Deccan and Gokulam Kerala and have failed to score in their opening 180 minutes.

Samaleswari’s season has included a dramatic opening match against Gokulam Kerala in which they recovered from two goals down to level 2-2 after Rafi and Jorge Pereyra Díaz converted penalties late in regulation, only for Crislan to score in the 98th minute and make it 3-2. Their first home fixture against Dempo SC saw thousands attend in Rourkela, but Samaleswari lost 2-1.

Rajasthan United’s early difficulty has been finding the net; they remain goalless across 180 minutes but have conceded only two goals in their two matches. The Desert Warriors will play their first away game of the season in Rourkela.

There are no reported injury issues for either side, and both coaches have most players available to select from. Novin Gurung received a red card against Gokulam and will be absent for Rajasthan’s next match, and this fixture will be the first meeting between Samaleswari and Rajasthan.

Samaleswari predicted XI (4-3-3): Aaryan Anjaneya (GK); Kartik Choudhary, Shahid Nazir Wani, Jamal Arago, Basit Bhat; Amarjit Singh, Mohamed El Jaaouani; Roshan Panna, Jayesh Rane, Ishan Pandita; Jorge Pereyra Díaz. Rajasthan United predicted XI (4-3-3): Amrit Gope (GK); Pardeep Singh, Christopher Kamei, Adrián Castellano, Lalfelkima; Aniket Panchal, Ricky Vanlalhlriatsanga, Khongsai; Brijesh Giri, Diego Maurício, Judah Garcia.

Kartik Choudhary scored a long-range goal for Samaleswari against Dempo but the side still lost 2-1; he developed at Jamshedpur FC reserves, is now a regular starter, and can play as a defensive midfielder or as a fullback. With Rajasthan struggling for goals, Diego Maurício — described in team notes as a Brazilian striker — is expected to lead their attack, while Samaleswari’s defence has conceded five goals across their two matches.

The game kicks off at 18:30 IST on 15 November 2026 at the Birsa Munda Stadium, Rourkela. The match and the rest of the IFL 2026-27 season will be broadcast live on DD Sports and streamed on Waves OTT; for further updates the original report lists Khel Now’s social channels and apps as information sources.