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

Hyderabad FC vs East Bengal Match Prediction & Analysis

This Saturday at 5 p.m. IST in Hyderabad, the hosts, desperate for points, brace themselves against the surging East Bengal, who are riding high on confidence from their recent results, in an all important bottom-table clash. 

Hyderabad FC, reeling from a crushing 2-5 defeat to NorthEast United, will look to bounce back as they host East Bengal, who arrive on the back of a gritty 1-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC. Meanwhile, both teams face each other for the first time this season. 

Current Standings: At present, Hyderabad FC are placed 12th in the points table with 7  points from 12 matches, while East Bengal are placed 11th with 13 points from 12  matches. 

Head-to-head Record:  In their eight ISL clashes, Hyderabad edges the rivalry with a 4-2 record while playing out 2 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hyderabad FC Preview

Hyderabad’s clash with NorthEast could go down as one of their most disappointing outings this season. While expectations weren’t sky-high, the dramatic turn of events—from the chaos in the first 12 minutes to the collapse that followed—will surely haunt the team and its fans for a long time.

On the bright side of things, the Nizams finally broke their four-game goal drought, courtesy of a brilliant brace from winger Edmilson Correia that stunned NorthEast United early on With those two goals, Correia now shares the title of the Nizams’ top scorer for the 2024/25 season alongside Alba and Miranda (two goals each). While a relief for the team, it highlights the pressing need for Hyderabad to sharpen their attacking edge.

Hyderabad FC's performance has been concerning, particularly in the final stages of matches. They've only managed to score once in the final minutes of a game this season, highlighting their struggles to find the net late in matches. Defensively, they've been vulnerable in the final 30 minutes, conceding 8 of their 25 goals during this period. Adding to their woes, the Nizams are yet to secure a home win this season and are currently on a five-match losing streak.

Hyderabad FC are ranked 10th in ball possession with 45.2%. They average 12.5 shots and 4.2 corners per game. Edmilson-Indjai Correia, Allan de Souza Miranda and Andrei Alba have scored 2 goals each this season. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 21.9 clearances and 2.2 saves per game, the 10th best in the season. They have managed 14 tackles and 9.6 interceptions but conceded 2.08 goals per game.

Hyderabad FC Probable XI - K Singh (GK) ; Rabeesh, Sapic, Saji, M Mohammad, Rodrigues, Andrei, Correia, S.K, Goddard, Sunny

East Bengal Preview

East Bengal's resurgence has been one of the standout stories of the ISL season. After a dismal start with six straight losses, the team has staged a remarkable turnaround, going unbeaten in five of their next six games with 4 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 loss. This dramatic turnaround has reignited the fans' hopes, and with each passing game, their belief in the team's potential only grows stronger. 

East Bengal's revival has been fueled by smart tactical tweaks. Cleiton and Diamantakos, though both number nines on paper, now operate differently—Cleiton drops deeper to link with midfield, while Diamantakos stretches defenses. This dynamic partnership shone against Jamshedpur, combining for the match-winning goal. Additionally, Bruzon’s decision to deploy Anwar Ali as a defensive midfielder has paid off, with Ali excelling at breaking up play and anchoring the midfield.

East Bengal's away form has been a cause for concern this season, with only one win and four losses in their five away games. However, they have been strong at home recently, with five of their last six matches being played there. This home advantage has contributed to a solid defensive record, as they have kept clean sheets in four of their last six matches. Despite this defensive solidity, East Bengal has struggled with discipline, accumulating six red cards this season, the most of any team. Interestingly, when they do score, they tend to do so in the period between the 46th and 60th minute, with 54% of their goals coming in this timeframe.

East Bengal FC are ranked 8th in ball possession with 48.1%. They average 12.7 shots and 3.9 corners per game. Vishnu PV and Dimitris Diamantakos are the top scorers with 3 goals each this season. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 18.7 clearances and 3.0 saves per game, the 7th best in the season. They have managed 13 tackles and 7.6 interceptions but conceded 1.33 goals per game.

East Bengal Probable XI -  Gill(GK), Lalchungnunga, Maher, Yuste, Rakip, Chakrabarti, Vishnu Puthiya, Anwar Ali, Thounaojam/N.Kumar,  C Silva,  Diamantskos. 

HYDERABAD FC vs EAST BENGAL
Winning Prediction

This is a matchup of contrasts: one team has the worst home record, while the other has the worst away form. However, East Bengal’s recent form has been promising, with a solid, hard-to-break-down defensive setup, while Hyderabad has struggled to find the net. 

Add to that East Bengal’s 3-0 advantage over Hyderabad in their last three encounters, and it’s fair to tip the scales in favor of the Bengal Brigade. They could make it four wins in a row. As far as the odds are concerned, East Bengal are the favorites. The odds of an East Bengal win are 1.94 to 3.85, while the odds for a draw are 3.60.

East Bengal FC to Win (0-2)

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