Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC, Indian Super League 2024-2025, Today Match Prediction

Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The most common result of the match between Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC when Kerala are playing at home is 3-0 to the home side. 3 such matches have ended with this scoreline. During the last 11 meetings with Kerala Blasters FC playing at home, Kerala have won 5 times. 

The goal difference is 22-14 in favour of Kerala Blasters FC. The home side has a losing streak of 3 consecutive matches. When playing at home Kerala have not lost to Chennaiyin in 4 games. Kerala Blasters have conceded a goal in each of their last 9 matches. They have scored at least one goal for 8 consecutive matches. Kerala wins 1st half in 24% of their matches. 

Chennaiyin FC played in a game that should have been lamented as most memorable against Mumbai City FC, since it was the league’s 1000th ISL match. Instead it proved to be lacklustre in a 1-1 draw at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Unfortunately Chennaiyin’s lead evaporated within minutes when Mumbai City FC’s Nathan scored the equaliser to silence the crowd. Both teams had the opportunity to accumulate 3 points. But there was no desire or hunger. 

Head-to-Head Record : Both teams have played 22 games. Kerala has won 6 games. Chennaiyin has won 7, with 9 games ending as stalemates. 

Current Standings : Kerala Blasters are in 10th position having amassed 8 points. Chennaiyin are in 4th spot with 12 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

We’re 8 games into the season and there’s still a lot more drama to unfold as the league resumes after a two week hiatus. So far, the story has been all about comebacks. Kerala has been in the limelight for that. The Blasters have collected 7 points from losing positions. The team has shown incredible resilience after conceding early goals. Against both Kolkata sides i.e. Mohammedan SC and East Bengal, the Blasters have triumphed by a 2-1 scoreline. 

21 year old midfielder Vibin Mohanan shared his delight and amazement when he received a call up by the Blue Tigers for their fixture against Indonesia. His recent form and display for the Kerala side had rightly earned him a spot in the 25 man squad. The Kerala born footballer has come up through the ranks of the youth system to make 31 appearances and now become a mainstay in Ivan Vukomanovic’s side. 

Mohanan has been orchestrating offensive moves, dispossessing opponent players and breaking down attacks with his fine tuned movements at the heart of the pitch. He has excellent game-reading abilities and expertise in ball distribution. Hopefully he can emulate some of the great Indian senior players and bring glory to his nation, the way he does with his club. 

Stats That Matter - Kerala Blasters are ranked 4th in ball possession with 54.8%. They average 12.5 shots and 5.4 corners per game. Jesus Jimenez is the top scorer with 6 goals. Noah Sadaoui and Kwame Peprah have scored 3 goals each this season. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 13.9 clearances and 1.4 saves per game, the worst in the season. They have managed 18 tackles and 12.4 interceptions but conceded 2 goals per game.

Injury list - Adrian Luna, Jaushua Sotirio, Aiban Dohling, Kwame Peprah, Dimitri Diamantakis, Marko Leskovic and Sachin Suresh are all ruled out. 

Kerala Blasters Probable Starting Lineup -  S.Kumar (GK) H.N. Singh, Drincic, Ruivah, S.Singh (DEF) Mohanan, Coeff, Thingujam, Luna, Aimen (MID) Jimenez (FWD).

Chennaiyin FC Preview

Chennaiyin will be looking to close the gap between them and league leaders Bengaluru this weekend. Chennaiyin have conceded a goal in each of their 5 matches. They also haven’t scored in 1 of their 5 away matches in the Indian Super League this season. Chennaiyin scores 1.5 goals when playing away. 

The average number of meetings between both sides is 1.6. Chennaiyin are in better form than Kerala. When Chennaiyin leads 0-1 away, they win 20% of their games. When Chennaiyin is down 1-0, they win 33% of their matches. In the Indian Super League, the visitors have a better performance than their current opponents. Chennaiyin win 26% of halftimes. They have also scored at least one goal in 5 consecutive matches. 

Chennaiyin are yet to win a game at home this season. That’s proven problematic for the Marina Machans. Despite that they remain 4th in the standings. The manager isn’t let down by their home performances. He thinks that the team is playing beautiful free-flowing football. Coyle knows that with time they will register three points on home soil. 

Stats That Matter - Chennaiyin FC are ranked 9th in ball possession with 45.1%. They average 17.8 shots and 6.4 corners per game. Wilmar Jordan is the top scorer with 6 goals. Daniel Chima Chukwu and Lukas Pivetta Brambilla have also scored 2 goals each this season. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 13 clearances and 2.5 saves per game, the 9th best in the season. They have managed 14 tackles and 9.1 interceptions but conceded 1.5 goals per game.

Injury list - No injuries are reported. 

Chennaiyin Probable Starting Lineup -  Nawaz (GK) Renthlei, Yumnam, Edwards, Laldinpuia (DEF) Elsinho, Barretto, Shields, Choudhary, Yadwad (MID) Gil (FWD).

KERALA BLASTERS FC vs CHENNAIYIN FC
Winning Prediction

Teams are usually a little rusty after returning from the International break. It will take them at least 45 minutes to settle in their respective philosophies. Both teams haven’t won their previous games, so it should be exciting to see who is more willing to take the risk and play higher up the field. Considering the lack of finishing and defensive vulnerabilities this game could swing either ways. Both teams have also amassed most points in comebacks, so it would be unfair to rule either team out up until the final whistle. 

We Predict a Draw (1-1)

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