ISL 2018: Kerala Blasters Vs Delhi Dynamos: Preview, Timing, Where to Watch, Live Streaming & more

Kochi, October 19: Kerala Blasters have made more than just a decent start to their campaign in the Hero Indian Super League and will look at the massive home advantage to see them through against Delhi Dynamos at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi on Saturday (October 20).

The Blasters find themselves in the top half of the table with four points from two games. The two-time finalists were in fine fettle in the season opener against ATK as they notched their maiden win on Kolkata soil. They seemed to have bagged a second consecutive win before a gem of a strike from Pranjal Bhumij in the dying minutes saw them settle for a point against Mumbai City FC.

"Delhi are an interesting team. They do like to mix it up. What I like about them is they are like us as they have gone with a youthful squad. When you add talent to that, they become a very dangerous side. Delhi have got potential but we have to make sure we are in the right (frame of mind)," said Blasters manager David James.

We are back in action against @DelhiDynamos tomorrow! Are you ready to roar?#KeralaBlasters #HeroISL #LetsFootball #KERDEL pic.twitter.com/A86F61Uug6

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) October 19, 2018

Former India under-17 goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh has a 'best-in-the-league' save percentage of 85.71% and looks set to start between the sticks again for them. Sandesh Jhingan and Nemanja Lakic-Pesic have also formed a formidable partnership in defence that has also featured Mohammed Rakip and Lalruatthara. Jhingan & co. have conceded only one goal so far and will pose a tough challenge to the Delhi forwards.

Dynamos' assistant coach Mridul Banerjee is also mindful of Kerala's defensive strength.

After a fine start to the season, @KeralaBlasters are ready to take on @DelhiDynamos at home!
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— Insider (@insiderdotin) October 18, 2018

"Blasters are a very good team and I have coached a few players in that side. They have done very well in their last two matches. Blasters have a strong defence. It will be tough but we will give our best," he said.

Under new boss Josep Gombau, the Dynamos were handed two home matches to kick off their campaign in the fifth season of the ISL. Those two matches have yielded just a point, although the Dynamos will feel they could have won both.

Assistant Coach Mridul Banerjee in a buoyant mood heading into our first away game of the season.#RoarWithTheLions #TogetherWeCan pic.twitter.com/rm4FKoWowq

— Delhi Dynamos FC (@DelhiDynamos) October 19, 2018

In their opener against Pune City, Delhi seemed destined for a win before a late equalizer from Diego Carlos. In their 1-2 loss to ATK, the hosts were guilty of some wayward finishing and conceded another late goal.

"We are trying to solve this problem of conceding late goals. We are working on that and hoping to concede as few goals as possible," expressed Banerjee.

Goalkeeper coach @PauRoviraCrua and his disciples, Albino and Shayan prepare for the big match against @KeralaBlasters!#RoarWithTheLions #TogetherWeCan pic.twitter.com/KR1BQJdFZt

— Delhi Dynamos FC (@DelhiDynamos) October 19, 2018

Lallianzuala Chhangte and Nandhakumar Sekar have been lively on the flanks but Gombau will be hoping striker Andrija Kaludjerovic can find his scoring boots soon. In fact, Delhi's forwards have the lowest shot accuracy so far with just 25 per cent.

Kerala are chasing their first home win of the season while Gombau's men are hunting for their first victory. Brace yourself for another cracker of a contest.

Match Starts at 7:30 PM (IST)

Channel: StarSports Network

Live Streaming: Hotstar

Source: ISL Media