Holders Odisha FC clash with 2019 winners FC Goa in a huge battle to decide the winners of Group C in Kalinga Super Cup 2024.
GOA vs ODI Match Details
Date: Monday, 22 January 2024
Time: 19:30 (IST)
Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
GOA vs ODI Match Preview
FC Goa had to dig deep against a stubborn Bengaluru FC team to claim a 1-0 victory through substitute Brinson Fernandes’ header in the dying ambers of the match, ending all chances of knockout qualification for the Blues. The win added to their 2-1 success over Inter Kashi in their opening group game and set up well for the decider against Odisha FC on Sunday. However, the Gaurs will begin the clash sitting on second rather than the top despite carrying the same number of points as the hosts. The Kalinga Warriors lead Group D based on superior goal difference and only need a point to advance to the semis. Manolo Marquez’s side has no other option but to win the fixture to eliminate the holders from the competition. FC Goa are yet to suffer defeat this season and also won a 3-2 thriller in the ISL encounter so they will not need any extra motivation for that.
Odisha FC showed their ruthless nature in front of goal again, after a slender 1-0 win over BFC in the first group game, to come up 3-0 winners over I-League side Inter Kashi. Puitea’s smashing volley just before the break set the tone for the Juggernauts before Diego Mauricio and Isak Vanlalruatfela added to the tally. They are the only team to have not conceded a goal in the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 so far, back-to-back clean sheets only aided their goal difference as they look to make the top spot their own in the final group game. Carrying a four-game winning streak and a staggering 13-game unbeaten run, Sergio Lobera will be hopeful of triumphing against his old side to keep their title defence ongoing. FC Goa have been overly dominant in this meeting with 13 victories but have not won this fixture at the Kalinga Stadium in the last two visits something which might play a part.
GOA vs ODI Recent Form (all competitions)
GOA: WWDWD
ODI: WWWWD
GOA vs ODI Recent Form (Kalinga Super Cup 2024)
GOA: WW
ODI: WW
GOA vs ODI Predicted Lineups
FC Goa:
Dheeraj Singh; Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Narayan Das, Jay Gupta; Paulo Retre, Carl McHugh; Boris Thangjam, Raynier Fernandes, Noah Sadaoui; Carlos Martinez
Odisha FC:
Lalthuammawia Ralte; Amey Ranawade, Mourtada Fall, Carlos Delgado, Jerry Lalrinzuala; Princeton Rebello, Ahmed Jahouh, Puitea; Roy Krishna, Diego Mauricio, Isak Vanlalruatfela
GOA vs ODI Dream11 Match Prediction
Considering Odisha FC only requires a point over FC Goa to qualify for the semi-finals, they might have the upper hand in this tie.
GOA vs ODI Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Ahmed Jahouh
Vice-captain Picks: Diego Mauricio, Noah Sadaoui
Others: Mourtada Fall, Isak Vanlalruatfela
Our top GOA vs ODI Dream11 team picks are Ahmed Jahouh, Diego Mauricio, Noah Sadaoui and Mourtada Fall.
GOA vs ODI Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Dheeraj (6.5)
DEF: Ranawade (8), Fall (8.5), Onaindia (9), Gupta (8)
MID: Jahouh (8.5), McHugh (8), Puitea (7.5)
FW: Isak (7.5), Mauricio (9), Sadaoui (9)
Captain: Ahmed Jahouh
Vice-captain: Diego Mauricio
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