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

FC Goa vs Odisha FC Match Prediction & Analysis

FC Goa lockhorns against Odisha FC on match day 21 of 26 on Thursday, 6th Feburary 2025 at Fatorda Stadium. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. FC Goa are coming off a 3-1 loss against Jamshedpur FC in their last match, while Odisha FC ended their last game in a nail biting 2-2 draw against the table toppers Northeast United. 

Current Standings -  FC Goa currently sits in 3rd place with 9 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses in 18 matches.  Of those 18 matches, they won 5, drew 2, and lost 2 at home. Odisha FC currently sits in 7th place with 6 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses in 18 matches.  In their 9 away games, they won 3, drew 3, and lost 3.

Head to Head Record - Odisha and Goa have met 22 times in the Indian Super League. Of those 22 matches, Odisha has won 3, while Goa has been victorious on 13 occasions. Six matches ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

FC Goa Preview

FC Goa is coming off a horrendous outing in their last match, a 3-1 away loss against Jamshedpur FC. This defeat snapped an 11-match unbeaten run, during which they had won 8 and drawn 3. Goa performed well in the first 30 minutes of the game but conceded two goals in the span of 7 minutes, falling behind 2-0 by the 37th minute. Ayush Dev Chhetri reduced the deficit to one goal, scoring in the 46th minute to close out the first half at 2-1. In the second half, Goa failed to equalize and conceded another goal in the 68th minute. Overall, Goa made 7 saves in the game, and a rare defensive lapse resulted in their first loss in quite some time.

At home, FC Goa has been a force to be reckoned with, averaging 1.7 goals per game while allowing 1.1. Goa has scored a total of 33 goals this season, the 5th most by any team, while conceding 23, the 4th fewest. Armando Sadiku is the Gaurs' top scorer with 9 goals, including 3 braces this season. B. Fernandes has also been impressive, scoring 6 goals. These two players are key to Goa’s chances in this fixture against the equally strong offensive lineup of Odisha FC.

Stats That Matter

1. FC Goa won five of their last six home games.
2. FC Goa are averaging 1.8 goals per game in their last six home games.
3. FC Goa managed to pick three clean sheets in their last six home games. 

FC Goa Probable Starting Lineup - H Tiwari (GK); A Sangwan, S Jhingan, O Zabala, B.S Thangiam (Defenders); B Fernandes, A.D Chetteri, B Herrera, C. McHugh, R Borges (Mid-Fielders); I Guarrotxe (Forwards). 

Odisha FC Preview

Odisha FC pulled off a crucial result in this year’s ISL, salvaging their campaign at a critical juncture with a 2-2 draw against the league leaders, Northeast United.  The first half was goalless, but the second half was action-packed, featuring four goals. A. Ajarrah, the season’s leading scorer, opened the scoring for Northeast, but Thoiba Singh equalized in the 78th minute. Ajarrah then struck again in the 83rd minute, assisted by Nestor. With the game in stoppage time, Iska Va Lalruatfela scored the equalizer in the 90+ minute (or specify the exact minute if available), assisted by Diego Mauricio, securing a vital point for Odisha, moving them past Kerala Blasters and within two points of Bengaluru FC.

This game is key for Odisha, as a win would propel them into 5th place, level on points with Mumbai City FC and Bengaluru FC, and potentially higher due to goal difference. Odisha has maintained a decent away record this season, losing only three matches and scoring 19 goals (an average of 2.1 goals per game) while conceding 14 (an average of 1.5 goals per game).

They are the 3rd-best offensive team this season, having scored 36 goals overall, but they have conceded 30, an area where Odisha FC has struggled. Their recent away form has been impressive, losing only one of their last five away games.

Stats that matter

1. Odisha FC are averaging 2 goals per game this season.
2. Odisha FC won two of their last five away games.
3. Odisha FC won one of their last five games and averaged 2.2 goals per game.

Odisha FC Probable Starting Lineup -  A Singh (GK); A.G. Ranawade, M Fall, MT Singh, J Lalrinzuala, K Lalthathanga, A Jahouh (Defenders); R Praveen, H Boumous, J Mawihmingthanga (Mid-Fielders); D Mauricio (Forward)

FC GOA vs ODISHA FC
Winning Prediction

FC Goa has a clear advantage over Odisha, having gone unbeaten in their last 15 meetings.  Their strong home form, along with Odisha's defensive vulnerabilities, makes Goa the favorites. While Odisha's attack can be dangerous, Goa's balanced squad should be enough to secure the win.

FC Goa to Win (2-1)

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