As the Indian Super League returns from its international break, the flying Kerala Blasters will play Hyderabad FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday at 8:00 PM IST.
From the beginning of the ISL season this year, Kerala Blasters have been in incredible shape. Compared to Hyderabad FC, who are still seeking their first ISL victory of the year, their form is very different.

Location: Kerala
Stadium: Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi
Date: November 25th, 2023
Kick-off: 8:00 PM IST
Head-to-head records-wise this season, the two teams are tied because Hyderabad and Kerala Blasters have each won two of their last four matches.
Abdul Hakku and Jordan Murray's goals helped the Kerala Blasters win the opening match of the previous season, 2-0. Fran Sandaza scored a brace for the Nizams in the second leg, while Aridane Santana and Joao Victor added the other two goals as Hyderabad stunnedly defeated the Nizams 4-0.
Matches Played: 9
Kerala Blasters Wins: 4
Hyderabad FC Wins: 5
Draws: 0
Despite just receiving 32 touches of the ball in the game against the Gaurs, Sahal Abdul Samad did not make any impact and seemed to enjoy his time in the sun after scoring in three straight games.
Prasanth K might get a chance to present his case and Vukomanovic could remove him off the firing line for a while, although temporarily. Also, following Marko Leskovic's lacklustre performance against Goa, the former Slovan Bratislava manager has the option of substituting Enes Sipovic for Leskovic.
The scoreboard will reveal that Hyderabad's defence gave up two goals to the Mariners in their most recent game, but their midfield let the Nizams down. Therefore, it wouldn't be shocking if Marquez chooses to start a fresh midfield lineup for this match.
In Hitesh Sharma's place, Sahil Tavora may receive a start, while Javi Siverio might also get one after salvaging a point against the Mariners, moving Edu Garcia to the bench. On the left side, Rohit Danu may take Aniket Jadhav's spot; on the other, Seityasen Singh may move into Nikhil Poojary's position.
Kerala Blasters: Sachin Suresh, Sandeep Singh, Pritam Kotal, Ruivah Hormipam, Naocha Huidrom Singh, Daisuke Sakai, Vibin Mohanan, Danish Farooq Bhat, Adrián Luna, Kwame Peprah, Dimitris Diamantakos
Hyderabad FC: Gurmeet Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Chinglensana Singh, Nim Dorjee Tamang, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Joao Victor, Petteri Pennane, Mohammad Yasir, Felipe Amorim, Joseph Knowles, Aaren D'Silva
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