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

Kerala Blasters FC vs Mohammedan SC Match Prediction & Analysis

Having suffered a heartbreaking loss to Mohun Bagan away from home, the Kerala Blasters brace for their next challenge at home against another Kolkata team. The Blasters' 3-2 defeat marked the end of Mikael Stahre's tenure as a head coach, setting the stage for a new chapter under their incoming coach. Up next, they face Mohammedan, a side desperate to break their dismal run of eight losses this season, including four consecutive defeats.

Current Standings: The Blasters sit at the 10th position in the table with just 11 points from 12 games, while Mohammedan continues to languish at the last position in the table with 5 points from 11 matches.

Head-to-head Record: These two teams have only met once in an ISL match, and that was earlier this season, when the Blasters won 2-1.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

For both fans and the team, Blasters’ recent clash with Mohun Bagan was a rollercoaster of emotions—a night that began in ecstasy but ended in heartbreak. Leading 2-1 with minutes to go, the Blasters once again fell victim to their season-long curse of failing to close out games. A defensive lapse in the 86th minute and Rodriguez's stunning strike in injury time sealed their fate in heartbreaking fashion.

Mikael Stahre's departure leaves the club in disarray, sitting 10th in the table with a dismal record of 7 defeats and just 3 wins from 12 games. The new coach, Tomasz Tchorz, faces a daunting task: reviving a team battered by a heartbreaking loss and rebuilding their shattered confidence. 

Stats that matter

The Blasters are struggling this season, having lost six of their last seven league matches. Their defensive woes are evident, conceding the most goals in the league with a total of 24. At home, they have lost two of their six matches, drawing the remaining four. Their offensive output at home is particularly concerning, scoring only four goals with the second-worst xG of the season at 1.40. Interestingly, 37% of their goals have been scored during the period of 61-75 minutes, suggesting a potential late surge in their attacking play.

Kerala Blasters FC are ranked 4th in ball possession with 55.2%. They average 14.1 shots and 5.3 corners per game. Subashish Bose and Jamie MacLaren have scored 3 goals each this season. Manvis Singh has also scored 2 goals this season. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 16.2 clearances and 1.8 saves per game, the second worst in the season. They have managed 18 tackles and 11 interceptions but conceded 2 goals per game.

Kerala Blasters Probable XI - S. Suresh(GK); Shaheef, P. Kotal, Drincic, S Singh, Lallawmawma, Sadoui, Mohanan, Bhat, J. Jiménez, A. Luna

Mohammedan SC Preview

Mohammedan's struggles continue, both on the pitch and in morale. With Sunday’s narrow defeat to Mumbai marking their eighth consecutive loss, the Black Panthers are in desperate need of a turnaround. Despite the setback, there’s a silver lining—they showed immense grit, battling with 10 men for most of the match. If not for a costly goalkeeper error, they might have walked away with a hard-earned draw.

As expected, Chernyshov remained optimistic about his team despite their struggles, praising their efforts and expressing hope for a turnaround. "This team has a future," he remarked. "If they continue working as they are now—in practice and in matches—the results will come. 

Our first target is to win just one match. Once we achieve that, we’ll gain the experience and confidence to set bigger goals.” While the odds remain steep, Chernyshov will fancy his side’s chances of breaking their losing run, especially if they can replicate the fighting spirit they showed against Mumbai.

Stats that matter

Mohammedan SC are enduring a difficult period, having gone eight matches without a win. During this drought, they have scored a mere three goals, highlighting their offensive struggles. Their away form is particularly concerning, with only two goals scored in five matches. Furthermore, their record when leading 1-0 away is dismal, having failed to win any such games.

Mohammedan SC are ranked 7th in ball possession with 50.6%. They average 13.8 shots and 4.9 corners per game. L. Fanai, Mohamed Irshad and Lobi Manzoki have scored one goal apiece this season. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 16.5 clearances and 3.5 saves per game, the 4th best in the season. They have managed 14 tackles and 7 interceptions but conceded 1.72 goals per game.

Team News - Mohammed Irshad will miss the game on Sunday due to suspension from the red received during the Mumbai City game. 

Mohammedan SC Probable XI - Bhaskar Roy (GK); Ralte, Zoherliana, Chhakchhuak, Ogier, Chothe, Gomez, Kasimov,Fanai, Karelis, V Singh

KERALA BLASTERS FC vs MOHAMMEDAN SC
Winning Prediction

In a clash between two teams low on confidence, unpredictability reigns supreme. While all outcomes are on the table, Mohammedan SC might edge in with a psychological boost, given the Blasters' recent struggles on and off the pitch. Add to that the Blasters' dismal home record this season—no wins so far—and the pressure is firmly on them to turn things around.

That said, the home team won the last match played between the teams by a margin of 2-1. Kerala Blasters are the favorites to win with odds of 1.62 against Mohammedan's 4.33, and a draw at 4.50. It's a tricky one to call, but a draw seems likely. Kerala's scoring woes at home and Mohammedan's struggles on the road might just cancel each other out in this battle of misfiring attacks.

We Predict a Draw (0-0)

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