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

FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters FC Match Prediction & Analysis

FC Goa will lock horns with Kerala Blasters in the 2nd game of the evening as they battle it out for three crucial points at the Fatorda Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. IST. With a playoff spot secured, FC Goa enters with little pressure. Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters face a battle for survival to keep their qualification hopes alive. Both teams arrive with contrasting returns from their previous games. FC Goa dominated a lackluster Mumbai City 3-1, while Kerala Blasters suffered a tough 3-0 loss to league leaders Bagan.

Current Standings: Currently, Kerala Blasters are placed 8th in the points table with 24 points, while Goa sits comfortably at 2nd in the league standings with 39 points.

Head-to-Head Record: In their Indian Super League encounters, FC Goa and Kerala Blasters have faced off 21 times. FC Goa has emerged victorious in 12 matches, while Kerala Blasters have won 5, with 4 games ending in draws.

TEAMS PREVIEW

FC Goa Preview

FC Goa is the last opponent any side wants to face, let alone a side that's looking to somehow scrape through to the playoffs. Fresh off ending Mumbai’s 13-game unbeaten run, FC Goa is on a mission to chase down league leaders Mohun Bagan. Sitting second, 10 points behind with a game in hand, they must win every match and hope Bagan stumbles to keep their shield hopes alive. So better watch out Blasters! 

FC Goa has netted 38 goals, the fourth-highest in the league, led by Armando Sadiku (9) and Brison Fernandes (7). But all eyes will be on Iker Guarrotxena, who played a key role in breaking Mumbai’s hoodoo with a first-half brace. The Spaniard now has five goals this season, including three in his last four games.

Team News 

The home side doesn’t have any injury issues going into this fixture and all players will be available for selection.

Stats that matter 

1. FC Goa made 131 high turnovers in ISL 2024-25, and the result of it is a tally of 41 shots with eight of it ending in a goal.
2. FC Goa are unbeaten in their last seven games at home.
3. FC Goa score 24% of their goals between 31-45.

FC Goa Probable XI - Hrithik Tiwari (GK), Aakash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Boris Singh, Borja Herrera, Sahil Tavora, Brison Fernandes, Mohammad Yasir, Iker Guarrotxena, Armando Sadiku

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

Back-to-back defeats to Kolkata giants have dented Kerala Blasters' playoff hopes. Their latest loss to Bagan was especially painful, as they conceded twice in the first half. The opener saw Colaco weave past two defenders with ease, exposing a helpless backline and it's bound to be tested once against a potent front line who has the knack of scoring goals early. 

Kerala Blasters, sitting 8th and 8 points off a playoff spot, face a must-win run, including tough clashes against Mumbai City and Jamshedpur FC. They’ll also need rivals to slip up to keep their hopes alive.  The Blasters face an injury setback as winger Noah Sadaoui is set to miss the crucial clash against FC Goa.

Stats that matter

1. The Kerala Blasters FC have won only three games at home, two of which have come in the last three.
2. Kerala Blasters scored 30% of their goals in the period of 61-75.
3. Jesus Jimenez is their top scorer with 11 goals. 

Kerala Blasters Probable XI - Sachin Suresh (GK), Naocha Singh, Milos Drincic, Ruivah Hormipam, Sandeep Singh, Danish Farooq, Vibin Mohanan, Mohammed Aimen, Korou Singh, Adrian Luna, Jesus Jimenez

FC GOA vs KERALA BLASTERS FC
Winning Prediction

This ISL rivalry has been one-sided, with FC Goa winning 12 of their 21 meetings and losing only once. Kerala Blasters face an additional challenge as they haven't won at Fatorda in their last seven visits, with their last victory there dating back to 2016. However, the Blasters played a close match the last time these two teams met and will be hoping for a similar outcome this Saturday. Given these dominant statistics, it's not surprising that most betting sites favor a Goa win. FC Goa are tipped to win with odds of 2.02, compared to 3.15 for Kerala Blasters and 3.50 for a draw.

FC Goa to Win (2-1)

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