East Bengal FC vs Kerala Blasters: Lineups, Team News, Analysis, and Predictions

 East Bengal FC vs Kerala Blasters: Lineups, Team News, Analysis, and Predictions

Kerala Blasters will be playing against East Bengal FC on January 24, 2025, at 14:00 UTC. The match will take place at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata, India. Kerala Blasters has faced off against East Bengal FC in a single match this season. By this time, standing east, Bengal FC is in the 11th position, and Kerala Blasters FC is in the 8th position. 

East Bengal FC has never lost three matches in a row in a single season, according to a statement. The team’s previous record was six losses in a row, which they experienced earlier in this campaign. In this match, they will be trying to end their losing streak. So far both teams have achieved 4 clean sheets this season. The Blasters are just 6 points behind Odisha FC, which is in the 6th position right now. Their main goal is to gain the 6th position by obtaining 3 points from this game; in the meantime, East Bengal FC is trying to maintain momentum and regain their winning streak.

Match Details

• Fixture: East Bengal FC vs Kerala Blasters
• Competition: Indian Super League (ISL)
• Date: 24 Jan, 2025
• Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan
• Kick Off: 7:30 PM

Teams Preview

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

KBFC will be trying to win two games in a row on the road after snapping a four-game losing streak on the road with a victory against Punjab FC on January 5. If they defeat East Bengal, it will be the first time since December 2023 that the Kerala club has won two away matches in a row. The Blasters have shown improvement under T.G. Purushothaman’s interim head coaching, winning three and drawing one of their last five matches.

Team News

The Tuskers have made impressive improvement under T. G. Purushothaman’s leadership, winning all three of their most recent matches. The Kerala Blasters need to get back to winning in order to maintain the pressure on the other teams competing for the sixth spot. If the Kerala Blasters were to draw or lose, their prospects of entering the playoffs would be greatly reduced. Therefore, they must be ruthless in taking advantage of winning opportunities.

Aibanbha Dohling has been suspended from Kerala Blasters after getting sent off in the most recent encounter against NorthEast United.

Possible Lineup (4–3–2–1)

Sachin Suresh (GK), Suresh Singh, Hormipan Ruivah, Milos Drincic, Muhammed Saheef, Freddy Lallawmawma, Vibin Mohanan, Korou Singh, Adrian Luna, Noah Sadaoui, Jesus Jimenez

Do You Know?

• Adrian Luna (37) is presently in second place for the most chances created in the ISL, while Noah Sadaoui (36) is in third place.
• T.G. Purushothaman’s temporary head coaching has helped the Blasters win three and tie one of their last five matches.

East Bengal FC Preview

East Bengal FC has never lost three matches in a row in a single season, according to a statement. The team’s previous record was six losses in a row, which they experienced earlier in this campaign. In this match, they will be trying to end their losing streak.

Team News

The Torchbearers’ chances of making it to the postseason have suffered a serious blow after they lost their last three games in a row. Oscar Bruzon’s team now has eight more league-stage games to concentrate on earning as many points as they can. If East Bengal wants to have a chance of making it to the playoffs, they need to start winning games. As a result, it is essential to secure a victory in this home match against the Kerala Blasters. Bruzon’s main focus is on making his team more aggressive in the defensive half and, above all, ensuring that they score when they get the opportunity. A victory would lift their spirits, while a defeat may have a lasting negative impact on the team’s support.

Possible Lineup (4-4-1-1)

Prabhsukhan Gill (GK), Nandhakumar Sekar, Hector Yuste, Hijazi Maher, Lalchhungnunga, Jeakson Singh, Souvik Chakrabarti, PV Vishnu, Richard Celis, David Lalhlansanga, Dimitrios Diamantakos

Do You Know?

• As of now, two clubs in the Indian Super League (ISL)—East Bengal and Hyderabad FC—have lost 10 games in the 2024–25 season.
• East Bengal has received the most red cards of any side in the 2024–25 ISL season, with a total of seven.
• Due to injury, it is uncertain whether Anwar Ali, Saul Crespo, and Mohamed Rakip will be available.

Conclusion

You can watch the event live on Sports 18 and JioCinema. The score 450 can be used by any fan across the world to keep up with the action. After the 9 league matches, Kerala Blasters FC managed to win in 4 games; meanwhile, East Bengal FC only won in 2 of them. Kerala finished 3 of the matches in a draw. They may be able to set the tempo of the game if only they begin the game with more intensity and with more ball possession.