Odisha FC have the chance to land back-to-back Super Cup titles if they beat trophy searching East Bengal in the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 Final. The winners will gain entry in the AFC Champions League 2.
EBG vs ODI Match Details
Date: Sunday, 28 January 2024
Time: 19:30 (IST)
Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
EBG vs ODI Match Preview
A 2-0 win over Jamshedpur FC ensure East Bengal reach a second final in consecutive cup competition and also make the showpiece in the Super Cup for the first time since its inaugurate edition in 2018. The Red and Golds’ fan favourite center-back Hijazi Maher scored his second goal in the tournament for the opener before Javier Siverio’s strike, also his second, in the second-half sealed their path. The victory extended the unbeaten run to nine matches with wins in their last four which is the best run sustained by East Bengal since their introduction in the ISL. Carles Cuadrat has done wonders with the Kolkata giant since his appointment last year and will finally want to end their long trophy drought. A win in the final will help the Torch Bearers gain a place in the AFC Champions League 2 making their first participation in continental contest since 2015. However, standing their way are the title defenders whom they have beaten only once before and carries the advantage of being the hosts.
Odisha FC won the Super Cup last year almost against the odds but they will enter the final of the present edition as the favourites. The first final victory propelled them to build the squad they have now and experience playing in an AFC competition which they have the chance to do again. Sergio Lobera’s men edged out a stubborn Mumbai City 1-0, who were down to 8 players at the end, to make their place in a second straight Super Cup final. Diego Mauricio’s penalty on the stroke of half-time made the difference but the Juggernauts could have easily added more to their tally. Like their opponents East Bengal, Odisha FC have won all of their games in the competition so far and carries a five game winning run with 15 unbeaten. Such vein of form serves no new motivation for the side who will be determined to win the silverware again. Sergio Lobera too is not new to such stage, already tasted success in the Super Cup with FC Goa in 2019 with Carles Cuadrat in the opponent’s dugout. The other battle between the pair in the competition ended in a draw so there is everything to play for.
EBG vs ODI Recent Form (all competitions)
EBG: WWWWD
ODI: WWWWW
EBG vs ODI Recent Form (Kalinga Super Cup 2024)
EBG: WWWW
ODI: WWWW
EBG vs ODI Team News
Borja Herrera will return for East Bengal in midfield after serving one-match suspension. Mahesh Singh Naorem and Lalchungnunga have also returned from national team camp. Odisha FC will have a fully fit squad available for the final.
EBG vs ODI Predicted Lineups
EBG: Prabhsukhan Gill; Mohammad Rakip, Jose Pardo, Hijazi Maher, Nishu Kumar; Souvik Chakrabarti, Saul Crespo, Borja Herrera; Cleiton Silva, Javier Siverio, Nadha Kumar
ODI: Lalthuammawia Ralte; Amey Ranawade, Mourtada Fall, Carlos Delgado, Jerry Lalrinzuala; Puitea, Ahmed Jahouh, Isak Vanlalruatfela; Roy Krishna, Diego Mauricio, CY Goddard
EBG vs ODI Head-to-Head (all competitions)
Played - 8
EBG won - 1
Drawn - 2
ODI won - 5
EBG vs ODI Dream11 Match Prediction
Odisha FC have the edge in the battle against East Bengal to retain their Super Cup title and participate in AFC competition for consecutive year.
EBG vs ODI Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Cleiton Silva
Vice-captain Picks: Diego Mauricio, Ahmed Jahouh
Others: Mourtada Fall, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Hijazi Maher
Our top picks for the EBG vs ODI Dream11 team is top-scorer Cleiton Silva with four goals in the tournament. The Brazilian is the top most choice for captain as well as Odisha FC pair Diego Mauricio and Ahmed Jahouh.
EBG vs ODI Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Ralte (7.5)
DEF: Rakip (9), Fall (9), Maher (8.5)
MID: Puitea (8), Crespo (9), Jahouh (9), Isak (8)
FW: Krishna (8), Mauricio (9), Silva (9)
Captain: Cleiton Silva
Vice-captain: Diego Mauricio
EBG vs ODI Viewing Details
The Kalinga Super 2024 final between East Bengal and Odisha FC will be streamed on JioCinema for free.
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