Kannur Warriors FC vs Malappuram FC, Kerala Super League 2025, Today Match Prediction

Kannur Warriors FC vs Malappuram FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a week’s break, the refreshed Kannur Warriors return to action as they welcome Malappuram FC on November 19 at 7:30 PM at Jawahar Municipal Stadium. With both sides having faced  a string of draws in the past few games, the hunger for three points is unmistakable. Kannur want to reignite their push, Malappuram need a lift up the table—and with both teams desperate for a win, this one has all the makings of a lively, hard-fought showdown.

Current Standings: Kannur sit fifth in the table with 9 points, while Malappuram edge them into fourth with the same tally, thanks to a slightly superior goal difference.

Head-to-head Record: Kannur have had the better of Malappuram in the competition, winning two and drawing once.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

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The Warriors, once stationed at the top, have slipped to fifth after a 1–3 setback against Thiruvananthapuram Kombans — their first defeat of the season. Adding to the blow, key attacker Corpa Sardinero saw red in that match, ruling him out of the crucial upcoming clash. 

The defeat would have stung — not just because they lost, but because they dominated possession with 58% yet managed only two shots on target. The setback proved costly too, dragging them from third to fifth in the standings. The silver lining? The gap is razor-thin, with just one point separating Kannur from third-placed Kombans. A win on Wednesday could fire them right back into the top four.

Key Player

As one of the players to have been retained this year by Kannur Warriors, Asier Gomes steps into the spotlight in Adrian Sardinero’s absence. The midfielder has already netted twice in the campaign, including a smart finish against Kombans last week, making him a crucial figure to watch against Malappuram FC.

Kannur Warriors Probable XI -  Ubaid CK (GK); Sachin, Vikas Saini, Nicolas Delmonte, Manoj; Nidhal, Asier Gomes, Ebindas; Shijin T, Abdou Karim, Asif.

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Like Kannur, Malappuram also tasted their first defeat of the season last round after going unbeaten in their opening five games. Both goals were conceded early, and though John Kennedy pulled one back before the break, they couldn’t find an equaliser despite dominating with 60% possession and firing 13 shots—nearly twice Thrissur’s tally.  

For a side boasting finishers like Roy Krishna and Kennedy, the result was a frustrating setback. Still, a win on Wednesday could lift them to third, just a point behind Thrissur.

Key Player

John Kennedy continued his hot streak for Malappuram, scoring in back-to-back games to take his tally to five in six matches — a return that currently puts him atop the Golden Boot race. In this kind of form, he’s bound to have a major influence against Kannur.

Malappuram FC Probable Starting Lineup -  Mohammed Azhar (GK); Nithin Madhu, Sanju, Aitor, Jithin; Ishan Pandita, Badr, Irshad; Abhijith, John Kennedy, Roy Krishna.

KANNUR WARRIORS FC vs MALAPPURAM FC
Winning Prediction

The Warriors have managed just one win in their last five outings, slipping into the same mid-table rut they struggled with last season — and the absence of Sardinero only deepens the challenge. For Malappuram, this presents a real chance to finally break their winless run in this rivalry (2 losses, 1 draw). Their last meeting ended 0–0, and with both sides collecting draws all season, another stalemate wouldn’t be a surprise. 

We predict a draw (1-1)

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