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

Jamshedpur FC vs Punjab FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Jamshedpur FC has regained their winning touch in style, ending a three-game winless streak with a commanding 3-1 victory over Mohammedan SC. With renewed confidence, they now face Punjab FC, a team riding high after their own 2-0 triumph against the same opposition.

Current Standings: Jamshedpur FC is currently positioned 7th in the points table with 15 points, whereas Punjab FC is placed 3rd with 18 points. 

Head-to-head record: Monday's clash marks the fourth ISL meeting between these two sides, with Jamshedpur holding the upper hand. Unbeaten in their past encounters, they boast a 2-0 record, with one game ending in a stalemate.

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Jamshedpur FC Preview

The Red Miners, refreshed from an extended break since their December 2nd clash with Mohammedan SC, are gearing up for a crucial showdown against Punjab FC. With the extra days to regroup and recharge, they’ll be eager to hit the ground running and make a statement in this pivotal encounter.

After struggling to find the net in previous games, the Red Miners delivered a goal-scoring masterclass against Mohammedan SC, netting three goals. With an xG of 3.49—the highest by any team in a single match this season—it was a performance that surely delighted coach Khalid Jamil.

Following a crushing 5-1 defeat to Chennaiyin, coach Khalid Jamil overhauled his lineup for the Bagan game, but it backfired. For the Mohammedan clash, Jamil returned to experienced campaigners like Pratik Chaudhari and Ashutosh Mehta while switching to a 4-3-3 setup from a 4-2-3-1. The attacking trio of Siverio, Imran Khan, and Sanan led the charge, and the changes paid off handsomely. 

The Red Miners have conceded the second-most goals this season, with 20 goals against them. Despite this, they have been formidable at home, winning four of their five matches. However, their home xGA of 2.16 is the highest in the league, indicating that they have been fortunate to secure these victories.

Jamshedpur Probable XI -  A Gomes (GK); A Mehta, P Chowdhary, S Eze, M Uvais, S Das, J Hernandez, Tachikawa, J Siverio, I Khan, M Sanan

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In just one season, the Shers have roared to life in the ISL, transforming from a winless debut with zero victories in ten games to a stunning six wins in their first nine matches this year—a true underdog resurgence!

In their clash with Mohammedan, Luka Majcen’s scorching form ( 5 goals & 2 assists), paired with Filip Mrzljak’s brilliance (3 goals, 2 assists), proved unstoppable. The duo has been the driving force behind Punjab’s meteoric rise in the ISL 2024/25, leaving their  opponents struggling to keep up.

Punjab FC has one of the stingiest defenses in the league, conceding only nine goals, the second-fewest behind Mohun Bagan. They have also been consistently scoring, finding the net in eight of their nine matches this season. A notable trend is their knack for late goals, with 31% of their total goals coming in the final 15 minutes of matches.

Punjab FC Probable XI -  Ravi Kumar (GK) ; Novoselec, Meitei, Sudeesh, Abhishek Singh, Vidal, Mrzljak, Nikhil Prabhu, Shabong, Meetei, Majcen (Forward)

JAMSHEDPUR FC vs PUNJAB FC
Winning Prediction

Jamshedpur handed Punjab a brutal 4-0 defeat in their last encounter during the 2023/24 season. With Punjab struggling on the road, losing two of their four games, and Jamshedpur being unbeaten in four of their last five home matches this season, the hosts are the favorites heading into the game.

However, most betting sites back Punjab FC for a win, based on their recent form. Punjab is tipped to win with odds of 2.57 to Jamshedpur’s 2.70, and a draw is at 3.45. As a result, we would like to place our bets on Punjab as well.

Punjab FC to Win (1-0)

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