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

Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Punjab FC, reeling from three consecutive defeats, is set to face the Blasters at home this Sunday. Their latest setback, a 1-3 loss to Mohun Bagan, stung even more as it unfolded on home turf despite Ricky Shabong's early 12th-minute strike. On the other hand, the Kerala Blasters suffered their eighth defeat of the season, losing 0-1 to Jamshedpur. With two clubs needing a win to get their campaign back on track, anticipate an exciting match on Sunday.

Current Standings: At present, Punjab is placed 8th in the points table with 18 points, while Kerala Blasters continue to linger at the 10th position with 14 points. 

Head-to-head Record: Punjab leads 2-1 in the two matches that have been played between the teams. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Punjab FC Preview

Punjab FC endured another tough outing in the league, falling to Mohun Bagan in a game that saw fortunes shift dramatically. The Shers showcased grit and resilience in the first half, successfully stifling the Mariners' attack with disciplined play. However, the tide turned swiftly after the break, as an early goal from Bagan unsettled Punjab. Matters worsened when Ezequiel Vidal was sent off following a contentious incident, leaving the Shers to battle with ten men.

Amidst the disappointment, a bright spark emerged for Punjab FC as 17-year-old Paramveer Singh made his ISL debut, becoming the youngest player to start for the club in league history. The talented left-footed central defender impressed with his speed, aerial prowess, and aggressive play. Coach Dilmperis had high praise for the youngster, stating, “Finding left-footed central defenders with speed, high jump, and aggressiveness is rare. Paramveer has all these qualities—we’ve found a gem.”

Punjab FC faces a defensive shuffle as their stalwart centre-back, Ivan Novoselec, is sidelined for 4-6 weeks following an injury in the clash against East Bengal. Adding to their woes, playmaker Ezequiel Vidal will also be unavailable. However, there’s a silver lining: dynamic right-back Lhungdim returns to the lineup after serving a one-match suspension. 

Stats that matter 

1. The Shers are on a three match losing streak.
2. Punjab FC conceded 9 goals in the last three matches.
3. Punjab FC have received red cards in back-to-back games.
4. Punjab scores 25% of their goals between the period 46-60.

Punjab  FC Probable XI - Ravi Kumar (GK) ; TA Singh, Meitei, Assisi, Lhungdim, Vidal, Suljic, Nikhil Prabhu, Sudeesh, Shabong,Majcen

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

After a brief sigh of relief with their win over Mohammedan, the Blasters are back to familiar territory—losing. Their defeat to Jamshedpur marked their eighth loss of the season and fourth in just five games, keeping their struggles firmly in the spotlight.

The Blasters' lackluster showing against Jamshedpur was compounded by the absence of top scorer Jesus Jimenez, whose goals have been crucial this season. Without him, the burden fell heavily on Noah Sadaoui, who, under pressure, turned increasingly individualistic—forcing shots from impossible angles and attempting one dribble too many. With just 14 points, the Blasters' hopes of a comeback are fading fast, making their uphill battle even steeper.

Jesus Jimenez, Kerala Blasters' top scorer, faces a setback with a thigh injury picked up in training which kept him out of the Jamshedpur match . Early reports suggest he'll be out for 2 to 3 weeks, leaving a significant gap in the attack.

Stats that matter

1. The Blasters are on a four match winless streak away from home.
2. With 16 goals, Kerala Blasters have conceded the most in away games this season.
3. Kerala Blasters have lost seven of their last nine games.
4. Kerala Blasters FC score the vast majority of their goals in the period of 61-75.

Kerala Blasters Probable XI - S. Suresh(GK); H.N.Singh, P. Kotal, Drincic, S Singh, Lallawmawma, Sadoui, Mohanan, Thingujam, Peprah, A. Luna

PUNJAB FC vs KERALA BLASTERS FC
Winning Prediction

This is a tough one to call. Punjab FC is battling injuries and poor form at the worst possible time, while the Blasters are low on confidence and missing a key player. However, Punjab will draw strength from their recent 2-1 victory over the Blasters. Despite the struggles on both sides, we are backing the Shers to break their three-match winless streak and emerge victorious in this match.

Interestingly, most betting sites favor the Blasters to win. The Blasters are the favorites to win with odds of 2.23 against Punjab's 3.10, and a draw at 3.55. Yes, this makes it tricky, yet we prefer to back Punjab in this match.

Punjab FC to Win (2-1)

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