Odisha FC aims to stay at the top of the ISL table as they take on East Bengal in a repeat of the Super Cup final.
ODI vs EBG Match Details
Date: Thursday, 29 February 2024
Time: 19:30 (IST)
Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
ODI vs EBG Match Preview
Odisha FC played out an entertaining goalless draw against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the top-of-the-table clash but maintained their status quo. Sergio Lobera’s side had chances to make the game in their favour although could have lost it had the opposition been clinical. While the point shared cut the lead to just a point after Shield holders Mumbai City climbed up to second, the Juggernauts remained the prime runners for the title. Wishing to avoid a third successive draw at home, Odisha FC want three points against a familiar foe in East Bengal who prevented them from defending their Super Cup title in front of the home support. That was the only defeat the Kalinga Warriors suffered in the last 20 matches so revenge will be on the mind of the home side. Midfielder Ahmed Jahouh's return from suspension is welcome news as well. A win will also be vital as Odisha FC faces a more easier schedule than East Bengal after this.
East Bengal brought the spark back to their race for the top six with a crucial 1-0 victory over playoff rivals Chennaiyin FC at Salt Lake Stadium. Nandha Kumar's 65th-minute deflected strike ensured the Red and Gold bounced back strongly from the 2-1 defeat to Jamshedpur FC in the previous match. They now trail the Men of Steel in sixth by just two points having played a game less and wishing to enter the playoff spot on Thursday by repeating their Super Cup heroics in Bhubaneshwar. However, the Kolkata giants suffered two blows in the win two days ago that might hinder their hope of building momentum. Coach Carles Cuadrat received his second booking of the season and will not be on the touchline in the next match. While star centre-back Hijazi Maher is suspended as well. East Bengal has also got just one win against Odisha FC in ISL but breaking their winless streak against Chennaiyin FC should give them confidence.
Recent Form (all competitions)
ODI: LWWDD
Recent Form (ISL)
ODI: WWWDD
EBG: LLWLW
ODI vs EBG Predicted Lineups
Odisha FC
Amrinder Singh; Amey Ranawade, Narender Gahlot, Mourtada Fall, Jerry Lalrinzuala; Princeton Rebello, Ahmed Jahouh, Puitea; Roy Krishna, Diego Mauricio, Isak Vanlalruatfela
East Bengal FC
Prabhsukhan Gill; Mohammad Rakip, Lalchungnunga, Aleksandar Pantic, Mandar Rao; Victor Vazquez, Souvick Chakraborty; Mahesh Singh, Cleiton Silva, Nandha Kumar; Felicio Forbes
ODI vs EBG Head-to-Head (all competitions)
Played - 9
ODI won - 5
Drawn - 2
EBG won - 2
ODI vs EBG Head-to-Head (ISL)
Played - 7
ODI won - 5
Drawn - 1
EBG won - 1
ODI vs EBG Dream11 Match Prediction
Odisha FC should have the edge over East Bengal to take three points and stay on top of the table.
ODI vs EBG Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Roy Krishna
Vice-captain Picks: Ahmed Jahouh, Cleiton Silva
Others: Nandha Kumar
Our top picks for the ODI vs EBG Dream11 team are the league’s top-scorer Roy Krishna with 11 goals and Cleiton Silva, the third-most goal-getter, with seven.
ODI vs EBG Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Amrinder (Cr - 8, Pts - 529)
DEF: Ranawade (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 683), Fall (Cr - 9, Pts - 446), Mandar (Cr - 9, Pts - 331)
MID: Mahesh (Cr - 7.5, Pts - 408), Jahouh (Cr - 9, Pts - 652), Puitea (Cr - 8, Pts - 411), Isak (Cr - 8, Pts - 463)
FW: Krishna (Cr - 9, Pts - 770), C Silva (Cr - 9, Pts - 558), Nandha (Cr - 8, Pts - 536)
Vice-captain: Ahmed Jahouh
Captain: Roy Krishna
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