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

Odisha FC vs Punjab FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Odisha FC and Punjab FC face off in a high-stakes ISL Round 21 clash, both desperate to keep their playoff hopes alive. Odisha, reeling from a narrow 2-1 loss to Goa, must bounce back despite having played an extra game. Meanwhile, Punjab, looking to recover from a heavy 3-0 defeat to Mohun Bagan, knows a win on Monday would see them leapfrog their rivals in the standings. 

Current Standings: At present, Punjab is placed 9th in the points table with 23 points, while the hosts occupy the 7th position with 25 points. 

Head-to-head Record: Odisha FC and Punjab FC have faced each other three times in the Indian Super League (ISL). Odisha FC has secured two victories, while Punjab FC has won once. In their most recent encounter, Punjab FC triumphed with a 2-1 scoreline.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Odisha FC Preview

Calling Odisha’s 2-1 loss to Goa disappointing would be an understatement. The Gaurs dominated throughout, and the shot count told the story. Yet, Odisha had a golden chance to snatch a point when their top scorer, Mauricio, stepped up for a penalty received in the first half, but he missed. That missed penalty proved costly, and Odisha’s woes deepened when a defensive error led to an own goal, handing Goa their second.

As if things weren’t bad enough, Odisha’s midfield maestro, Ahmed Jahouh, saw red after a second yellow for handball. His absence in the crucial Punjab clash only adds to the Juggernauts’ woes as they scramble to recover.

Stats that matter 

1. Ahmed Jahouh has received three red cards in the 2024–25 Indian Super League season, tying the record for the most red cards in a single ISL season.
2. With 37 goals, Odisha FC has scored the second highest number of goals by a team in this season of ISL.
3. The Juggernauts scored the vast majority of their goals during the period of 76-90.

Odisha Probable XI -  A Singh (GK); J Lalrinzuala, Thoiba Singh, M Fall, Ranawade, , H Boumous, L Khawlhring, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Isak Vanlalruatfela Diego Mauricio, Rahul KP

Punjab FC Preview

Punjab's relief from snapping a seven-game winless streak was short-lived, as they fell to their ninth defeat of the season, sinking back into familiar frustration. Their only silver lining? They’ve played one game fewer than some of their rivals, keeping their playoff hopes alive—for now. But then, they will now have to win the rest of their games and that includes a tough match against Goa. 

Punjab FC's season has been a tale of two halves—after winning six of their first nine games, they've managed just one victory in the last nine, conceding 19 goals along the way. If their current form is any indication, the Shers will need a miracle to turn around their situation and qualify for the playoffs. 

Stats that matter

1. Luka Majcen, the top scorer for Punjab this season with 7 goals, has been involved in 10 goal contributions for his team this season.
2. The Shers have tallied the third lowest number of points (7) from away games this season.
3. They have only won once in their last five away games while losing three of their last four. 

Punjab FC Probable XI -  Ravi Kumar (GK) ; P Singh, Assisi, Novoselec, Augustine, Vidal, Suljic, Nikhil Prabhu, Lbungdim, Mrzljak, Majcen

ODISHA FC vs PUNJAB FC
Winning Prediction

Both teams have struggled for consistency, making this a tense, error-prone showdown with plenty of chances at both ends. Expect drama, desperation, and a fight to the finish! As far as odds are concerned, Odisha are favored to win, with bookmakers backing them at 2.22, while Punjab trails at 2.69. A draw sits at 3.58, making this a tight contest where anything could happen!

Odisha FC to Win (2-1)

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