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

Hyderabad FC vs Odisha FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Hyderabad FC will be aiming for their third win of this season’s Indian Super League (ISL) when they take on Odisha FC on Monday, November 25. The ISL fixture between Hyderabad FC and Odisha FC is scheduled to be played at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad. A goal in each half from Brazilian midfielder Andrei Alba helped Hyderabad FC secure their second win of the season. 

Hyderabad FC head coach Thangboi Singto expressed that the points table is very closely contested currently and hence the team should be optimistic about getting higher up in the standings with some positive results. “Our target is to play the best football in every game as much as possible. It’s not easy looking at the teams. So if you can’t win, at least you have to draw (to move up the points table).”

Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera is banking on his players to maximise the conditions and bag full points with their head held high in confidence. It was a rollicking start for Odisha against Mohun Bagan in their last outing. Odisha earned an indirect freekick courtesy of Ashish Rai’s back pass to Vishal Kaith in the penalty area, which the latter gathered with his hands. The referee quickly awarded Odisha FC an indirect freekick from only six yards out. Hugo Boumous stepped up and secured the lead for the hosts in the fourth minute to set things in motion. 

Near the hour mark, Sergio Lobera’s men almost regained the lead when Puitea lost his marker in the middle of the pitch and made a darting run forward. He eventually pulled the trigger from long range, completely beating Vishal Kaith in goal but unfortunately, the ball skimmed the crossbar on the way out. Odisha will want to take every chance and also tighten things at the back if they are to compete for major honours. 

Head to Head Record - The two teams have faced each other 10 times with Odisha FC claiming five wins. Hyderabad FC have emerged victorious on four occasions. The remaining game ended in a draw.

Standings - Hyderabad Fc have amassed 7 points from 7 games and stand 11th. Odisha Fc are 9th on the table with 9 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hyderabad FC Preview

Hyderabad FC scripted a sensational comeback to sink Kerala Blasters by 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign at the start of the month to get their Diwali going. In their previous outing, the Blasters had started the game brightly and earned an early lead through Jesus Jimenez but a brace from Andrei Alba saw the visitors register their second win of the ongoing season. Hyderabad FC waited for their opportunity. It eventually came in the 43rd minute when Chhunga Hmar made a darting run forward from the left flank before he played Parag Shrivas in space. 

The fullback got the better of Ruivah Hormipam before squaring to Andrei Alba in space. The Brazilian, who was unmarked at the edge of the penalty area, hammered the ball home to restore parity right before halftime and then beautifully got his second in the second half to spark celebrations. 

Hyderabad FC have ended up conceding at least a goal each in seven out of their last nine away fixtures. They have been defeated in all those games, and in fact won the two matches when they kept a clean sheet – drawing a clear parallel between defensive discipline and a greater possibility of them capturing the three points. Singto will hence want all of his departments to tick in tandem for this clash.

Stats That Matter - Hyderabad FC are ranked 11th in ball possession with 43%. They average 11.7 shots and 3.9 corners per game. Allan de Souza Miranda and Andrei Alba are the top scorers with 2 goals each this season. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 21.9 clearances and 2.9 saves per game, the 7th best in the season. They have managed 16 tackles and 8.1 interceptions but conceded 1.42 goals per game.

Player to watch out for

The Brazilian midfielder was a workhorse for his side. Alba scored two crucial goals while also recording three clearances and two interceptions. He completed 24 out of his 37 attempted passes. Hyderabad FC’s Alex Saji has made 2.5 headed clearances per match in ISL 2024-25 – the highest such aggregate by an Indian player this term. Saji has repeatedly been at the top of his game defensively and his contributions in all aspects have helped Hyderabad FC discover a mainstay for their backline.

Injury - No reported injuries. 

Hyderabad Fc probable 11 - Lalbiakhlua Jongte (GK) Parag Shrivas, Stefan Sapic, Alex Saji, Muhammed Rafi (DEF) Andrei Alba, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Ramhlunchhunga, (MID) Abijith PA, Abdul Rabeeh, Allan Paulista (FWD)

Odisha FC Preview

Passing Sequences: Renowned for their possession-based football, Odisha FC average 8.6 sequences of 10+ passes per game, leading the ISL alongside Bengaluru FC. This could prove pivotal against a structured Hyderabad defence, as patience and composure in build-up play could be critical to break down the hosts. Simultaneously, Odisha FC have been defensively vigilant in detecting such moves and snapping them – allowing only 3.3 sequences of over 10 passes per game, the lowest of any team. 

Odisha FC’s need to replicate their home form on the road. The team have averaged over two strikes in their last eight home games, marking their longest streak in ISL history. With a seasoned frontline graced by experienced hands such as Roy Krishna and Diego Mauricio, Lobera has bankable strikers to turn to whenever he wants to exert pressure on the opposition’s defence. 

Stats That Matter - Odisha FC are ranked 2nd in ball possession with 56.5%. They average 12.1 shots and 5.2 corners per game. Roy Krishna is the top scorer with 3 goals. Mourtada Fall and Hugo Boumous have also scored 2 goals each this season. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 17 clearances and 2.8 saves per game, the 8th best in the season. They have managed 15 tackles and 8.5 interceptions but conceded 1.75 goals per game.

Milestones

Odisha FC’s Ahmed Jahouh had become the first player to reach 100 ISL games under a single head coach. His midfield control has been essential against opponents' structured approach. Lobera’s longevity is testified by the fact that as many as nine different players have made over 50 appearances under his coaching in the ISL.

Injury - No reported injuries. 

Odisha Fc probable 11 - Amrinder Singh (GK), Saviour Gama, Thoiba Singh, Mourtada Fall, Amey Ranawade (DEF), Lalthathanga Khawlring, Ahmed Jahouh, Isak Vanlalruatfela (MID), Hugo Boumous, Rahim Ali, Roy Krishna (FWD)

HYDERABAD FC vs ODISHA FC
Winning Prediction

Both teams are looking at accumulating big 3 points now that the International break is over for the year. The coaches will want to get their ideas across with no time to waste and get higher up the table. Odisha are a very threatening side and Roy Krishna as usual will have a say in matters.

Odisha FC to Win (1-2)

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