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

Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The Juggernauts will welcome the Blasters to the Kalinga Stadium In Bhubaneswar on Thursday night. Odisha is still going through some difficult phases as they lost two matches but they bounced back and defeated Jamshedpur FC by 2-1. 

On the other hand, Kerala Blasters have started their season well as they have regained their confidence back after the loss against Punjab FC and have won one match, and drawn one. Mikael Stahre is building this slowly and they are playing good football on the field. 

Current Standings: The Juggernauts are placed at 10 position with three points and the Blasters are sitting in 5th place with four points.

Head-to-Head Record: Both teams faced off each other 23 times in which the Juggernauts won 8 matches, the Blasters won 8 games and 7 matches ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Odisha FC Preview

The Juggernauts fans are still unhappy with how their team with all the resources available failed to deliver results in the opening two fixtures of the league but after an amazing win over the Red Miners, they will be confident when they take on Blasters. 

Since Odisha are a team that likes to play possession-based football they need to improve on keeping the passing accuracy high and also take a few more shots on target to create more goal-scoring opportunities. For the Juggernauts Carlos Delgado will not be available due to injury and the rest of the players don’t have any issues and will be available for the game. 

Stats That Matter 

Odisha FC are ranked the best in ball possession with 66%. They average 13 shots and 7.7 corners per game. Diego Mauricio is the top scorer with 2 goals. Mourtada Fall and Roy Krishna have also scored one goal each. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 13.7 clearances and 2.7 saves per game, the 6th best in the season. They have managed 17 tackles and 4 interceptions but conceded 2 goals per game.

Key Player to Watch (Diego Mauricio)

Diego is one of the most lethal strikers in the league and he is a player who consistently performs well. He is a hardworking player who can relentlessly press for the full 90 minutes on the pitch. The Brazilian also does his defensive duties very well and is a perfect team player who always looks to help out his team. He is capable of taking on strong defenders himself and is a really good finisher inside the penalty box. 

Odisha FC Lineup (4-2-3-1): A Singh (GK); A Ranawade, TS Moirangthem, M Fall, J Lalrinzuala (Defenders); A Jahouh, J Khawlhring; J Mawihmingthanga, H Boumous, I Van Lalruatfela (Midfielders);  D Mauricio (Forward)

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

Kerala Blasters were able to get a point against the Highlanders as the match ended in a 1-1 draw. But overall their performance was not up to the mark and sometimes they were too dependent on Noah to create opportunities for them. Other players also need to step up their game to help out the team.

Against the Juggernauts away from home they will face a tough challenge on the pitch for sure and they will have to give their all to get something positive from this fixture. This match will be an intense battle for sure, even neutral fans will also enjoy the attacking games of both teams. Adrian Luna is still a doubt for the Blasters against Odisha FC and other players are fit and will be available for the upcoming game. 

Stats That Matter

Kerala Blasters FC are ranked 5th in ball possession with 54%. They average 10 shots and 3.7 corners per game. Noah Sadaoui is the top scorer with 2 goals. Kwame-Peprah and Jesus Jimenez have also scored one goal each. On the defensive side, the team makes an average of 16.7 clearances and 1.7 saves per game, the third worst in the season. They have managed 17 tackles and 16.3 interceptions but conceded 1.33 goals per game.

Key Player to Watch (Noah Sadaoui) 

The Moroccan has completely adapted to his new club and is enjoying his time with the Blasters as he is their star player. He likes to stay near the sidelines and likes to attack the space. Noah is a player who likes to dribble past his opponents and likes to cut inside to drag out the defenders with him. His ability to get past defenders makes him very lethal on counterattacks as well. He is a hard-working player who can make a difference on the pitch.  

Kerala Blasters Lineup (4-3-3): S Suresh(GK); S Singh, P Kotal, M Drincic, HN Singh (Defenders); A Coeff, V Mohanan, D Farooq (Midfielders); Rahul KP, J Jimenez, N Sadaoui  

ODISHA FC vs KERALA BLASTERS FC
Winning Prediction

Despite defensive concerns, both Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters FC possess strong attacking players capable of scoring goals. In their last 3 encounters at Odisha FC's home ground, they have remained unbeaten. However, based on Kerala Blasters FC's recent form, we back them to win this match. 

Kerala Blasters FC to Win (1-2)

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