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ISL 2019-20: Odisha FC vs FC Goa: Preview, Team News, Dream11, Fantasy Tips, Prediction, TV Info

ISL: Odisha FC will look to maintain their 100 per cent record at the Kalinga Stadium when they play hosts to FC Goa on Wednesday evening in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha FC players attend a training session. Credit: ISL Media

Bhubaneshwar, January 28: Odisha FC will look to maintain their 100 per cent record at the Kalinga Stadium when they play hosts to FC Goa on Wednesday evening in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha FC Team News

Odisha FC Team News

Josep Gombau’s side saw their four-match winning streak being brought to a halt in Bengaluru when they went down 3-0 to Bengaluru FC last week. The club has since signed striker Manuel Onwu on-loan from Bengaluru after Aridane Santana was ruled out for the rest of the season.

Gombau would hope that the new signing can fill in the shoes of Santana who netted nine goals in 14 matches.

Odisha FC are placed fourth on the table and a win would further help consolidate their position as the Hero Indian Super League enters its business end. Interestingly, it must be mentioned that Odisha FC are yet to score a goal in four matches against the top three teams, namely ATK, FC Goa and Bengaluru FC.

Marcos Tebar is expected to miss the tie due to injury while Shubham Sarangi and Carlos Delgado are suspended due to accumulation of four yellow cards.

“Goa is a top team, one of the best teams in the league. We know very well how they play. Every single game we play, we have our own style. But also depending on the opponents, we do change a few things. We have practiced this week and I think the boys are ready,” said Gombau.

FC Goa Team News

FC Goa Team News

On the other hand, Goa have suffered two defeats in their last two matches away from home. Coach Sergio Lobera will be keen to ensure that his side do not suffer a blip on Wednesday evening when they will miss the services of influential midfielder Ahmed Jahouh.

The onus will once again be on Hugo Boumous, who has scored six and assisted four this season. Edu Bedia is expected to be named in the line-up which would mean more creativity for the visitors in the middle of the park.

Goa have been the most prolific when it comes to scoring away from home – 14 and have a tendency to up the ante in the second half having netted 16 goals. They can ill afford to drop points at this stage with ATK leading the table on a better head-to-head count and Bengaluru FC breathing down their necks being just two points adrift.

“This season is very difficult and very competitive with all teams wanting to win. For us, it's a big challenge and hopefully we can get the first spot and win the ISL. So we are working in this direction,” said the former Las Palmas coach.

Prediction:

Prediction:

Can Odisha get back to winning ways or will the Goan juggernaut reign supreme in Bhubaneshwar? While Odisha will be playing at home, the visitors will have the slight upper hand. Moreover Goa have been prolific on the road and they will be determined to pick up full points as the tournament reaches its business end.

Probable line-ups:

Probable line-ups:

Odisha FC: Francisco Dorronsoro (GK), Gaurav Bora, Mohammad Dhot, Narayan Das, Diawandou Diagne, Nandhakumar Sekar, Vinit Rai, Xisco Hernandez, Martin Guedes, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Manuel Onwu

FC Goa: Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Carlos Pena, Mourtada Fall, Seriton Fernandes, Mandar Rao Dessai, Brandon Fernandes, Jackichand Singh, Lenny Rodrigues, Manvir Singh, Hugo Boumous, Ferran Corominas

Match Info:

Match kicks off at 7:30pm IST

Live on Star Sports Network

Live Streaming on Hotstar & Jio TV

Source: ISL Media

Story first published: Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 18:33 [IST]
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