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Gokulam Kerala Seek First Win Against Wounded Sreenidi Deccan
We predict a draw (1-1)
Tournament: Indian Football League | Venue: Payyanad Stadium, Malappuram
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On Saturday at 4:00 PM, Gokulam Kerala FC host Sreenidi Deccan FC in a clash where both sides will be eager for a breakthrough result.
Sreenidi Deccan FC arrive looking to bounce back after a defeat in the previous round, while the hosts aim to turn their two opening draws into a first victory of the campaign. With both teams searching for momentum, this encounter promises an open and competitive battle.
Current Standings: Gokulam Kerala sit seventh in the table with two points, while Sreenidi Deccan hold fourth place with three.
Head-to-head Record: In a closely contested rivalry spanning eight matches, Gokulam Kerala hold a slight edge with five wins over Sreenidi Deccan’s three.
Gokulam Kerala FC once again failed to end their winless run against Namdhari FC, settling for a 1–1 draw. The result was frustrating for the hosts, who dominated early with 56% possession and took the lead in the first half. However, the momentum shifted after the break as their possession dropped to 36%, eventually allowing Namdhari to find an equaliser.
Despite the setback, captain Francisco Perdomo Borges impressed in midfield, orchestrating play and providing the assist for Thabiso Brown’s goal. Notably, Brown was also one of the two changes introduced by coach Derick Pereira for the match.
Gokulam Kerala Probable XI - Shibin Raj Kunniyil (GK); Wungngayam Muirang, Mashoor Shereef, Abdul Hakku, Muhammed Saheef, Francisco Perdomo Borges, Nikola Stojanovic, Emil Benny, P.N. Noufal, Thabiso Brown, Aman CK.
In round two, Sreenidi Deccan FC faced another promoted side in Chanmari FC, but the outcome was far from what they had hoped after their 1–0 win over Diamond Harbour FC. The Deccan Warriors suffered a disappointing 2–1 defeat, with all three goals arriving in the second half. Substitute Paulo Cezar briefly restored parity with an equaliser, but it proved only a temporary reprieve.
Despite enjoying 56% possession, Sreenidi were second best on the night, facing eight of the 10 shots on target in the match. In the meantime, Head coach Carlos Vaz Pinto made just one change to the starting XI, bringing in Aryan Lamba to replace Bhaskar Roy in goal.
Sreenidi Deccan Probable XI - Aryan Niraj Lamba (GK); Hardik Bhatt, Muhammad Hammad, Hadi Idrissou, Abhash Thapa, Pape Gassama, Roly Bonevacia, Ajay Chhetri, Fabrice Kah, David Castañeda , Lalromawia.
Gokulam Kerala FC will take confidence from their strong head-to-head record against Sreenidi Deccan FC, having won four of the last five meetings. Interestingly, none of their league encounters so far have ended in a draw.
However, Gokulam have struggled to find goals this season, while Sreenidi’s form has been mixed in their opening two matches. Considering those factors, this clash could finally break the trend, with a draw looking like a realistic outcome.
We predict a draw (1-1)
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