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

Hyderabad FC vs Punjab FC Match Prediction & Analysis

On Thursday, March 6th, Hyderabad will host a battle fueled not by trophies or standings, but by pride and the desire to finish strong.The showdown between Hyderabad FC and Punjab FC may not grab neutral fans' attention, but for both teams, it’s a crucial battle. With Hyderabad coming off a 2-0 loss to East Bengal—marking their 13th defeat—and Punjab suffering a 1-0 setback against Goa, their 12th, both sides are desperate to break their losing streak and salvage some pride.

Current Standings:  Punjab sits 10th in the league with 24 points, while Hyderabad remains stuck at the bottom in 12th with just 17. 

Head-to-head Record: These two sides have met just three times, with Punjab holding the upper hand—winning twice and drawing once. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hyderabad FC Preview

The Nizams will be frustrated with yet another underwhelming season, especially after last year’s disastrous rock-bottom finish. While they’ve avoided the wooden spoon this time, thanks to newcomers Mohammedan, it’s hardly a consolation for a club that once made three consecutive playoff appearances, finishing in the top two twice. On the bright side, they’ve secured a fresh sponsor and have a talented young squad bursting with potential—plenty to build on for the future!

Stats that matter 

1. With just 10 points Hyderabad FC has gathered the second lowest number of points from home games.
2. Hyderabad's leaky defense has been a major worry this season, conceding more goals (43) than any other team.
3. The Nizams are unbeaten in their last five home games.
4. Hyderabad FC scores 30% of their goals between 0-15 minutes, the highest percentage in the league during that period.
5. Allan Paulista is Hyderabad’s top scorer in the ISL this season with 4 goals. 

Team News 

The Nizams head into their clash against the Shers with a full-strength squad—no suspensions, no injuries, just a team ready to go all in on Thursday!

Hyderabad FC Probable XI - Arshdeep Singh (GK); Mohamed Rafi, Alex Saji, Stefan Sapic, Manoj Mohammed, Andrei Alba, Ayush Adhikari, Abdul Rabeeh, Joseph Sunny, Edmilson Correia

Punjab FC Preview

The Shers, along with a couple of other teams, saw their playoff hopes vanish after the latest round of matches sealed their fate. Their season unraveled in the second half—once sitting comfortably in the top four, the Shers watched their playoff dreams slip away. No matter how they started, it's where they're headed that matters—just one win in their last 13 games, currently coping with a three-match losing streak. Surely, they need a win or two from the remaining games. 

Stats that matter

1. The Shers have now gone six games without an away win and ranks 2nd last in terms of points gained from home games.
2. Luka Majcen, the top scorer for Punjab this season with 8 goals.
3. Punjab have scored 28% of their goals between the minutes of 46-60.
4. The Shers have conceded in each of their last 13 games. 

Team News 

The Shers have no injury or suspension worries, with a full squad ready to take on Hyderabad.

Punjab FC Probable XI -  Muheet Shabir (GK) ; Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Suresh Meitei, Ivan Novoselec, Abhishek Singh, Nikhil Prabhu, Ashish Pradhan, Asmir Suljic, Ricky Shabong, Muhammed Suhail, Luka Majcen

HYDERABAD FC vs PUNJAB FC
Winning Prediction

This budding rivalry favors the visitors, but things have changed. The last time they met, the Shers cruised to victory during a hot streak, winning four of their first five games. Now, the Nizams are unbeaten in six home matches, having defeated Jamshedpur and held Mumbai and Bengaluru to draws. Maybe, it's the right time for Hyderabad to make a mark in this rivalry. Meanwhile, most betting sites predict a victory for Punjab in this encounter. Punjab FC are favoured to win with odds of 2.21 to Nizams’ 3.12 with a draw at 3.58.

We predict a draw (1-1)

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