Chennaiyin FC will host Odisha FC at the Marina Arena on January 9, 2025, both teams looking to end their winless runs and secure vital points in the race for the ISL playoffs. Chennaiyin FC will look to bounce back from a poor run of form when they face Odisha FC at the.
Currently in tenth place with 15 points from 14 matches, the Marina Machans have struggled lately, winning just once in their last five league outings. Odisha FC, meanwhile, find themselves in seventh place with 20 points from 14 games.

The ISL 2024-25, Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC, will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Thursday (January 9). The match will kick-off at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC will be telecast live on Sports 18 Network. Fans can also watch the Live stream of Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC on the JioCinema app and website.
That solitary victory came against Hyderabad FC, but defeats to Mumbai City and Bengaluru FC, including a 4-2 loss to Bengaluru in their previous game, have left them in a precarious position. Only ten matches are remaining now.
Hence, Chennaiyin must turn things around quickly to stay in the race for the playoff spots. Meanwhile, Sergio Lobera's side has also been inconsistent, having lost both of their last two matches, a 4-2 defeat to FC Goa and a goalless draw with Mohammedan Sporting Club.
They will be without key midfielder Ahmed Jahouh for this encounter, as he is serving a suspension following a red card in the Goa match. Odisha FC's recent form has been underwhelming, with just one win in their last four games.
The head-to-head record between these two teams has favored Odisha FC, who have won eight of their 21 ISL encounters with Chennaiyin, compared to the latter's five wins. The remaining matches have ended in draws.
Chennaiyin will need to regain their winning mentality, especially on home turf, to stand a chance against an Odisha side that has shown their attacking prowess in recent matches, despite the recent slump. Both teams will be keen to snap their losing streaks and secure crucial points.