ISL 2023-24: East Bengal vs Punjab FC Preview, Head-To-Head, Lineup, Live Streaming and Telecast

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ISL 2023-24, East Bengal vs Punjab FC: Emami East Bengal will be hosting Punjab FC in their latest Indian Super League match at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan or the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday (December 9).

East Bengal are high on confidence after winning their last match by a big margin of 5-0 against NorthEast United in front of home fans while Punjab FC are dwelling in the bottom half of the table in the hunt for their maiden win at the top tier of Indian football.

East Bengal vs Punjab FC: Match Timings
Location: Kolkata
Stadium: Salt Lake Stadium
Date: December 9, 2023
Kick-off: 8:00 PM IST

East Bengal vs Punjab FC: Head to Head Record

While this is the first time the two sides face off in the Indian Super League, the two sides have known each other since the I-League days when Punjab FC had a different owner and went by the name Minerva Punjab.

Matches Played in all competitions: 8

Punjab FC Win 1

East Bengal Win 4

Draws: 3

East Bengal vs Punjab FC Preview

East Bengal looked a much-improved side from last season under coach Carles Cuadrat but if the Red & Gold Brigade want to advance, then consistency is essential. They must capitalise on this momentum to play brilliantly against Punjab and to perform at their peak in the closing minutes.

For East Bengal to continue their winning streak from this December, they must win. If they are drawn, it could be a disappointing setback that prevents them from challenging for a postseason berth, and if they lose, all the hard work they put into defeating NorthEast United is over.

Punjab FC, on the other hand, have shown some impressive performances when playing the big boys, but they haven't been able to cross the finish line and win a game. With the ultimate goal of winning, they'll be attempting to spoil East Bengal's celebration and find ways to weaken them.

The Warriors can effectively start their season and get closer to a postseason berth with a win in this game. They risk plunging to the bottom half of the table and permanently losing their playoff hopes if they suffer another setback.

East Bengal vs Punjab FC: Predicted Lineup

East Bengal: Prabhsukhan Gill, Harmanjot Khabra, Lalchungnunga, Jose Pardo, Hijazi Maher, Mandar Rao Desai, Saul Crespo, Souvik Chakraborty, PV Vishnu, Noarem Mahesh Singh, Borja Hernandez

Punjab FC: Ravi Kumar, Khaimin Lhungdim, Dimitrios Chatziisaias, Nitesh Darjee, Nikhil Prabhu, Ashis Pradhan, Mahedi Talal, Juan Mera, Prasanth K, Luka Majcen

Punjab FC vs East Bengal: Live Streaming and Telecast
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
Telecast: Sports 18