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

East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters FC Match Prediction & Analysis

In a Round 18 clash of the Indian Super League, East Bengal gears up to host Kerala Blasters at the iconic VYBK Stadium on January 24th at 7:30 PM IST. This will be the second face-off between East Bengal and Kerala Blasters this season. The Blasters edged out a 2-1 win in their previous encounter.

Heading into this fixture, the Blasters ooze with confidence, unbeaten in their last three games, including a gritty 0-0 draw against NorthEast despite playing with 10 men from the 30th minute. In contrast, the Red and Gold Brigade face mounting pressure, coming off three straight defeats, the latest against FC Goa.

Current Standings: At present, East Bengal is placed 11th in the points table with 14 points, while Kerala Blasters are positioned 8th with 21 points. 

Head-to-head Record:  East Bengal and Kerala Blasters have faced each other nine times in the Indian Super League. Kerala Blasters have won four matches, East Bengal have secured two victories, and three encounters have ended in draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

East Bengal Preview

After a promising run in November and December, East Bengal’s January has been nothing short of a nightmare. Three consecutive losses (2-3, 0-1, 0-1) have dragged them back to 11th place, three points adrift of 10th and a distant ten from playoff contention. Despite the narrow scorelines, they were thoroughly outplayed in those games, leaving fans frustrated and bracing for another season of disappointment.

Despite the recent setbacks, East Bengal coach Oscar Bruzon remains hopeful of a top-six finish. "It's a very optimistic objective for us… The first thing is to aim for three consecutive wins. If we perform like this, it’s not going to be difficult, but we need to be more effective," said Bruzon, striking a determined tone amid the gloom.

Team News 

Saurav Chakrabarti will be back into the mould after missing East Bengal’s last match due to suspension. 

Stats that matter

1. East Bengal have managed to win only once at home this season.
2. East Bengal FC are winless in their last three matches.
3. East Bengal scores 44% of their goals between 46-60.
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 - PGill(GK), Lalchungnunga, Maher, Anwar Ali, Lakra,Yuste, Vishnu Puthiya, Thounaojam, N.Kumar,  C Silva,  Diamantskos.

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

Since Mikael Stahre's sacking, Kerala Blasters have turned their season around. With 10 points in their last five games—second only to Mohun Bagan—they’ve shown a remarkable resurgence after collecting just 11 from their first 12 matches. Their gritty 10-men defensive masterclass against NorthEast United, back to the walls win against Punjab with 9-men and the attacking resilience displayed in the win over Odisha highlight a team rediscovering its identity and fight. 

The fans may still remain at odds with the management—a sentiment justified by the season's earlier struggles—but TG Purushothaman and his assistant, youth coach Tomasz Tchorz, are quietly transforming Kerala Blasters into surprise playoff contenders.

Team News

Defender  Aibanbha Dohling will miss Friday’s clash against East Bengal due to the red card suspension that happened in the game against NorthEast United. 

Stats that matter

1. Kerala Blasters are on a three match unbeaten run.
2. Kerala Blasters have won four of their last five matches.
3. Kerala Blasters have received red in two of the last three games.
4. Kerala Blasters have lost four of their last five away games.
5. Kerala Blasters  score the vast majority of their goals in the period of 61-75.

Kerala Blasters Probable XI - S. Suresh(GK); Drincic, P. Kotal, Ruivah, H. N. Singh, Lallawmawma, Coeff, Sadoui, Thingujam, Peprah, A. Luna

EAST BENGAL vs KERALA BLASTERS FC
Winning Prediction

Kerala Blasters are on a resurgent path, and recent wins have given them the momentum they need to mount a late charge for playoff contention. In contrast, momentum has been sapped from the East Bengal camp due to their recent results. 

Furthermore, the Red and Gold Brigade has struggled against Kerala Blasters in recent clashes, managing just two wins in their last nine encounters across competitions, while suffering four defeats. As a result, we favor the Blasters to win this clash. Similarly, most betting sites have favored the visitors as favorites to emerge victorious in this clash. Kerala Blasters FC are the favorites to win with odds of 2.36 against East Bengal's 3.15, and a draw at 3.20.

Kerala Blasters FC to Win (2-0)

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