East Bengal vs Chennaiyin FC, Indian Super League 2024-2025, Today Match Prediction

East Bengal vs Chennaiyin FC Match Prediction & Analysis

In what is expected to be a low-key affair, two bottom-half teams, East Bengal and Chennaiyin FC, will lock horns at the VYBK stadium on Saturday night. The hosts come into this clash riding a wave of momentum, having edged past Kerala Blasters 2-1 before holding Mumbai City to a goalless draw. That resilience will fuel their confidence. In contrast, Chennaiyin arrive on the back foot, reeling from a 3-1 defeat to Kerala Blasters, with their only consolation goal coming deep into injury time. 

Current Standings: With 5 wins and 3 defeats in 18 games, East Bengal is placed 10th in the league standings, while their rivals occupy the 11th slot with 4 wins, 9 defeats, and 6 draws.

Head-to-head Record: Both teams have faced each other 9 times in the ISL. In that period, five of those matches ended in draws, while Chennaiyin and East Bengal have managed to win two apiece.

TEAMS PREVIEW

East Bengal Preview

After a rough three-game spell, East Bengal seems back on track, showing resilience with two solid results. They edged past an in-form Kerala Blasters (2-1) and held Mumbai City (1-1), the very team that recently got the better of them. East Bengal must capitalize on their momentum, as their slim playoff hopes rest on winning their remaining games, including tough clashes against Bengaluru and Punjab. They'll also need rivals to slip up, making the road tough—but far from impossible!

East Bengal FC’s Nandhakumar Sekar has scored and assisted thrice each against Chennaiyin FC – his second-best record against any team. He is also one goal contribution away from becoming the third Red and Gold Brigade player to register 10 or more goal contributions in the competition behind Cleiton Silva (26) and Mahesh Naorem (18). 

Stats that matter

1. East Bengal have managed to win three of their last four home games with one ending in a defeat.
2. East Bengal scores 39% of their goals between 46-60.
3. The Red and Gold Brigade with five, have kept the third-most clean sheets in the season.
4. With 7, East Bengal has recorded the most number of red cards for a team in the ISL this season.

East Bengal Probable XI -  P Gill(GK), Lalchungnunga, Saurav Chakrabarti, Anwar Ali, Lakra, Yuste, Vishnu Puthiya, Thounaojam, N.Kumar, Naoerem Singh, Diamantskos.

Chennaiyin FC Preview

Chennaiyin FC’s season has been marred by squandered leads and inconsistent performances. Their struggles continue—after a confidence-boosting draw against Mohun Bagan, the Marina Machans faltered again, suffering back-to-back defeats to Goa and Kerala, scoring just once in the process.

Chennaiyin FC faces a tough test, not just because East Bengal is in form, but due to their own struggles against Kolkata teams. They’ve gone five games without a win (D2, L3), their worst run since a nine-match drought (D6, L3) between 2020 and 2022.

East Bengal has been a second-half force, scoring 78% of their goals (14 of 18) after the break. Chennaiyin must stay sharp during this period—and avoid early lapses like the 11th-minute goal against Goa and the 3rd-minute strike against Kerala, which only added to their struggles.

Stats that matter

1. Chennaiyin have not registered a win in seven games.
2. Chennaiyin scores 35% of their goals between the minutes of 46-60.
3. Wilmar Jordan is Chennaiyin’s top scorer with 8 goals, who unfortunately will miss the upcoming clash due to a red card suspension. 

Chennaiyin FC Probable XI -  Nawaz (GK), Kotal, Elsino, Edwards, Laldinpuia, Hnamte, Nassiri, J Singh, Connor Shields, Yadwad, Daniel Chima Chukwu

EAST BENGAL vs CHENNAIYIN FC
Winning Prediction

Chennaiyin has been stronger on the road this season, while East Bengal has found form at home. However, Chennaiyin's away form of late has been far from inspiring, as they have lost four of their last five matches, with the remaining one ending in a draw. Nonetheless, there's plenty to look forward to in this contest. Meanwhile, most betting sites have picked East Bengal to win, though the odds are close. East Bengal are the favorites with odds of 2.14 against Chennaiyin's 2.95, and a draw at 3.45.

East Bengal FC to Win (1-0)

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