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CLAIM NOWCan East Bengal End Their Away Slump Against Chennaiyin?
We predict a draw (1-1)
Tournament: Indian Super League 2024-2025 | Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
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This match might not grab neutral fans' attention, but for the passionate supporters of both clubs, this clash is high stakes. The Marina Machans return home still chasing their first win of the season, and their clash against the ISL’s bottom-ranked team seems like the perfect opportunity to turn their fortunes around. However, East Bengal arrives with momentum and won’t make it easy.
Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC is reeling from back-to-back losses, the latest being a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mohun Bagan. In contrast, East Bengal enters the contest riding high on confidence after securing their first win of the campaign, a gritty 1-0 victory over NorthEast United, courtesy of Dimitrios Diamantakos’ decisive 23rd-minute strike.
Current Standings: With 3 wins and 4 defeats in 10 games, Chennaiyin FC are placed 9th in the league standings, while their rivals occupy the last slot with 1 win, 6 defeats, and 1 draw.
Head-to-head Record: Both teams have faced each other 8 times in the ISL. In that period, five of those matches ended in draws while Chennaiyin managed to win two and East Bengal, one.
The Marina Machans, once riding high with an impressive away record of 3 wins, a draw, and just one loss, now find themselves stumbling with back-to-back defeats in the span of a week. To make matters worse, they are back at home, where they haven't even registered a win as of yet.
This season, home has been far from a fortress, with 2 draws and a loss. Their last triumph on home soil? A win against NorthEast United back on April 9, 2024, during the 2023/24 ISL. With two games lined up back-to-back, it's time for the Marina Machans to start building that fortress once again.
A team averaging 2 goals per game suddenly goes goalless in back-to-back matches—cause for concern, right? Well, the drop in creativity is evident, especially with their xG dipping to 1.01 against Mohun Bagan, far below their impressive season average of 1.70, one of the league's best. Not surprisingly, at home it dips further, and the reason why they have struggled. With an xG of just 1.56, they hold the league's lowest home xG—an unexpected stat for a team of their calibre.
East Bengal’s newfound defensive solidity, with two consecutive clean sheets, poses a tough challenge for Chennaiyin FC. For a breakthrough, Connor Shields—CFC’s creative engine with 37 chances created—must be at his best to feed Wilmar Jordan Gil, the team’s top scorer with 6 goals.
Chennaiyin Probable XI - Nawaz (GK) , Dessai, Edwards, Lalinpuia, Yumnam, Elsinho, Hnamte, F Choudhary, Shields, Jordan Gil, Yadwad
East Bengal, under new coach Oscar Bruzon, is already turning heads. In just two matches, the team has shown marked improvement, securing back-to-back clean sheets and a crucial win against a formidable NorthEast United. The Bengal Brigade seems to be finding its rhythm under Bruzon's leadership.
Fitness has clearly been a priority for Oscar Bruzon, and it’s already paying off. One could see the effort his boys had shown in the game against Bagan where they battled through the pitch and won the second balls. Star signings Talal and Diamantakos are beginning to click, inspiring the win against NorthEast. If Diamantakos can replicate his AFC Challenge Cup form, East Bengal’s attack could become a nightmare for opponents.
With an xG of just 1.09, they've not only scored the fewest goals (5) but also lead the red card tally with five dismissals—highlighting their disciplinary woes. Their main defender,Lalchungnunga, is the latest casualty of this trend and will miss Sunday’s crucial game.
East Bengal Probable XI - Gill(GK), Provat Lakra, Yuste, Rakip, Anwar Ali, Chakrabarti, Valappil, Crespo, Thounaojam, Diamantakos, Tala
Despite Chennaiyin’s underwhelming home form this season, they remain unbeaten against East Bengal at home. Meanwhile, East Bengal’s resurgence has been largely confined to home turf, with six consecutive defeats away from home. When it comes to the number of goals, on an average Chennaiyin scores around 1.2 goals against East Bengal while the latter scores 0.8 goals.
We predict a draw (1-1)
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