Sporting Club Delhi vs Kerala Blasters FC, Indian Super League 2026, Today Match Prediction

Sporting Club Delhi vs Kerala Blasters FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Sporting Club Delhi will look to build on the momentum from their recent outings as they continue their search for a first win in the competition, taking on Kerala Blasters on Sunday. 

Meanwhile, the Blasters, still reeling from a 3-1 defeat to Punjab, will be eager to bounce back and keep their campaign alive. With both sides chasing a much-needed result, an intriguing contest awaits at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, kicking off at 5 PM.

Current Standings: This will be the first meeting between the sides since the relocation and rebranding of Hyderabad FC as SC Delhi.

Head-to-head record: Blasters hold a slight upper hand in this rivalry, having won six games, lost five, and drawn two. 

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Sporting Club Delhi Preview

Sporting Club Delhi were left heartbroken as Nikola Stojanovic’s late equaliser for Jamshedpur FC denied them a first win, with the game ending 1-1. 

Despite limited chances (xG of 0.40) and just 40% possession, the Phoenix had taken the lead through Joseph Sunny, who scored from a corner in the 21st minute.

While the result was frustrating, Delhi can draw confidence from their recent performances—holding strong sides like Jamshedpur and Mumbai City FC (2-2) and pushing FC Goa in a narrow contest. 

Heading into the game against Jamshedpur, coach Tomasz Tchorz made two changes to the XI, bringing in Ousmane Fane and Ramhlunchhunga. 

SC Delhi Probable XI -  Nora Fernandes (GK), Lamgoulen Gou Hangshing, Rafael Ribeiro, Alex Saji, Manoj Mohammad, Abdul Halik Hudu, Ramhlunchhunga, Ousmane Fane, Sunny, Matija Babović. 

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

Any momentum Kerala Blasters gained from their 1-1 draw against East Bengal quickly faded in their last outing, as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Punjab, which was their heaviest loss of the campaign. 

All three goals were conceded in the first half, leaving them with too much to do despite dominating possession (63%).

Fallou Ndiaye scored the lone consolation, but the Blasters struggled to turn control into threat, managing just eight shots, three on target, and an xG of 0.58. 

To make matters worse, Marlon Ross-Trujillo was sent off in stoppage time and will miss the upcoming clash. Coach Ivan Vukomanović stuck with the same XI from the East Bengal game, but the lack of cutting edge proved costly.

Kerala Blasters Probable XI -  Anwer Shaikh (GK); Sandeep Singh, Hormipam, Ndiaye, Naocha Singh, Vibin Mohanan, Jai Quitongo, Danish Farooq, Yesudasan, Kevin Yoke, Ajsal.  

SPORTING CLUB DELHI vs KERALA BLASTERS FC
Winning Prediction

It may be only their second home game of the season, but Sporting Club Delhi will take plenty of confidence from their performance against Jamshedpur and will fancy their chances at their makeshift home.

In contrast, Kerala Blasters have managed just one win in their last 11 ISL matches and, apart from the East Bengal draw, have looked out of rhythm. Given the contrasting form, this could be the perfect opportunity for Delhi to finally register their first win of the season. 

SC Delhi to win (1-0)

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