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

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ISL 2023-24, Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters: Punjab FC's search for the maiden Indian Super League win will enter their 10th game of the 2023-24 season as they host Kerala Blasters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday (December 14).

Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, have the chance to match FC Goa at the top of the table as the Kochi-based side is three points off the Gaurs with 17 points in nine games. Punjab FC are on five points from just nine games and are in 11th place in the 12-team tournament.

Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters: Match Timings
Location: New Delhi
Stadium: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Date: December 14, 2023
Kick-off: 8:00 PM IST

Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters: Head to Head Record

This is the first time Punjab FC and Kerala Blasters will face off in the Indian Super League, they have faced each other once in the Hero Super Cup late last season which saw Kerala Blasters triumph 3-1. Diamantakos, Nishu Kumar and Rahul KP scored goals while Krishna scored a consolation goal for then-named RoundGlass Punjab FC.

Matches Played in all competition: 1

Kerala Blasters Win 1

Punjab FC Win 0

Draws: 0

Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters Preview

As of right now, Punjab FC has gone the longest in ISL history without winning a game. They have played nine games, and their five points are the lowest total of any team in their first season of action, tied with Hyderabad FC in 2019-20.

It should be mentioned that thus far, they have drawn more games than they have lost. For the team led by Staikos Vergetis, their first season in the top division was never going to be an easy one. However, in the last few months, they have managed to level up and become competitive with far better teams. The final touch, the decisive instinct that crosses the finish line, is what they have been missing.

The last game saw Kerala Blasters play at the top of the table against FC Goa, losing 1-0. Their thrilling 3-3 tie with Chennaiyin FC came before that. Despite having played one more game than the Manolo Marquez-coached team, their recent two performances have left them three points behind the Gaurs, who are currently atop the league. The Kerala Blasters should work to close the deficit with FC Goa and avoid dropping any more points going forward, at least until their paths cross again.

Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters: Predicted Lineup

Punjab FC: Kiran (GK), Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Khaimim Lhungdim, Suresh Meitei, Dimitros Chatziisaias, Nitesh Darjee, Nikhil Prabhu, Ashis Pradhan, Juan Mera, Krishna, Luka Majcen

Kerala Blasters FC: Sachin Suresh (GK), Pritam Kotal, Hormipam Ruivah, Milos Drincic, Huidrom Naocha Singh, Vibin Mohanan, Danish Farooq, Mohammed Aimen, Adrian Luna, Kwame Peprah, Dimitros Diamantakos

Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC: Live Streaming and Telecast
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
Telecast: Sports 18