Kerala Blasters will lock horns with Mumbai City FC in their opening Group C match of the ongoing Durand Cup 2024 to be played at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday, August 1.

The Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City, Durand Cup 2024 match will start at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Under newly-appointed Swedish manager Mikael Stahre, Kerala Blasters will compete in their first major tournament in the 2024-25 season.

Ahead of the new season, the Blasters earlier axed former manager Ivan Vukomanovic after they once again failed to end their search for an elusive trophy since their existence in 2014.

Meanwhile, the Blasters have made several changes to their squad for the 2024-25 season. 

The three-time Indian Super League (ISL) runners-up Blasters have roped in the likes of Noah Sadaoui, Alexandre Coeff, Nora Fernandes, Likmabam Rakesh, Naocha Singh, Som Kumar and R. Lalthanmawia to bolster their squad.

Last season’s stars including Jeakson Singh, Dimitrios Diamantakos, Marko Leskovic, Fedor Cerynch, Nishu Kumar, Karanjit Singh, Daisuke Sakai and Lara Sharma have departed from the club.

On the other hand, Mumbai City FC have decided to field a reserve squad for the Durand Cup 2024 as most of their first-team players are training elsewhere under head coach Petr Kratky.

In the absence of the senior team, it will offer a perfect opportunity for the Mumbai City youngsters to showcase their talent and stake a claim in the first-team.

As per the Durand Cup 2024 format, as many as 24 teams have been divided into six groups of four teams each.

Table-toppers from each group and the top two second-placed teams will qualify for the Durand Cup 2024 knockouts.

Kerala Blasters were knocked out in the Durand Cup group stage last season while Mumbai City lost to Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-3 in the quarter-finals.

Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City head-to-head

The Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City head-to-head record favours the Islanders. Mumbai City have won nine of the 20 matches that they have played against each other so far. Kerala Blasters have secured five victories while as many as six games ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Kerala Blasters registered a 2-0 victory against Mumbai City in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 clash at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.

Dimitrios Diamantakos and Kwame Peprah netted a goal each to guide the Tuskers to an impressive win at home.

Where to watch Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City Durand Cup 2024 live in India

The Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City Durand Cup 2024 match will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 2 HD TV channels in India. 

Live streaming of the Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City Durand Cup 2024 game will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India.

Photo credit: Alamy

Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) will square off against NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in the second game of Matchday 4 of Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday, September 21. The KBFC vs NEUFC ISL 2023-24 match will start at 8:00 PM IST.

Under head coach Ivan Vukomanovic, the hosts will look to bounce back after losing to Mumbai City FC 1-2 at the Mumbai Football Arena in their last game. 

Earlier, the Tuskers started their campaign with a 2-1 win over Bengaluru FC and followed it up by beating Jamshedpur FC 1-0 at their home.

With six points from three matches, Kerala Blasters are currently placed fourth in the ISL 2023-24 standings.

On the other hand, NorthEast United will aim to return to winning ways after playing out a 1-1 draw against Punjab FC.

Led by newly-appointed head coach Juan Pedro Benali, the Highlanders earlier went down to Mumbai City 1-2 in their season opener. They later defeated Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in their second game.

Having accumulated four points from three matches, NorthEast United are placed fifth in the standings.

Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United head-to-head 

Kerala Blasters have a superior head-to-head record against NorthEast United in ISL history. The Blasters have won eight of the 18 matches that they have played against the Highlanders so far. NorthEast have registered four victories, while six matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Kerala Blasters beat NorthEast United 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the ISL last season in January.

KBFC vs NEUFC Dream11 fantasy football prediction for ISL 2023-24

Kerala Blasters have an impressive record at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. Furthermore, the Blasters have dominated NorthEast in the ISL previously.

Going by past head-to-head record and home advantage, KBFC will start as favourites against NEUFC on Saturday.

KBFC vs NEUFC Dream11 fantasy football team tips for ISL 2023-24

Top tip: Best forward

NorthEast United FC’s Parthib Gogoi has been one of the standout Indian players in the ongoing ISL season so far. The 20-year-old forward has netted three goals in as many matches for NorthEast United. He will look to continue his scintillating form and will be a player to watch out for against Kerala Blasters on Saturday.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Kerala Blasters�?talisman Adrian Luna will be a player to watch out for in the midfield. The Uruguayan midfielder has scored two goals in three matches besides also creating six chances so far. He will look to control the midfield and help his side bag another three points at their fortress.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

Among the defenders, one must include Kerala Blasters�?Pritam Kotal in their fantasy team. The 30-year-old defender has helped register 51 clean sheets in the 157 ISL matches that he has played so far. He has also scored six goals and provided eight assists. He will be pivotal for the Blasters against the young NorthEast forward line.

Kerala Blasters�?Sachin Suresh just pips Mirshad Michu of NorthEast United for the goalkeeper spot. Since the departure of former KBFC custodian Prabhsukhan Singh, Sachin Suresh has been impressive for the Blasters. Suresh has kept one clean sheet and has also made nine saves so far.

KBFC vs NEUFC playing XI (probable)

Kerala Blasters: Sachin Suresh (goalkeeper); Prabir Das, Pritam Kotal, Milos Drincic, Aibanbha Dohling; Daisuke Sakai, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Vibin Mohanan, Adrian Luna; Danish Farooq, Dimitrios Diamantakos

NorthEast United: Mirshad Michu (goalkeeper); Soraisham Dinesh Singh, Asheer Akhtar, Míchel Zabaco, Tondonba Singh, Romain Philippoteaux, Mohammed Ali Bemammer; Parthib Gogoi, Konsam Phalguni Singh, Manvir Singh; Néstor Albiach

Photo credit: Alamy

Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) will host southern rivals Bengaluru FC (BFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 opener at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Thursday, September 21. The KBFC vs BFC ISL 2023-24 match will start at 8:00 PM IST.

Led by head coach Ivan Vukomanović, Kerala Blasters will aim to bounce back after going down to Bengaluru FC in inexplicable circumstances in the ISL knockout playoffs last season. 

Bengaluru were awarded the win after the Blasters�?players walked off the pitch protesting an extra-time freekick scored by Sunil Chhetri.

Ahead of the new season, both teams have made several changes to their squad.

The likes of Sahal Abdul Samad, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Jessel Carneiro, and Harmanjot Singh Khabra have left KBFC. 

Sandesh Jhingan, Roy Krishna, Udanta Singh and Prabir Das have departed BFC.

Additionally, few of the players are on national duty for the Asian Games 2023. While KBFC will miss the services of Rahul KP and Bryce Miranda, BFC will be without their captain Sunil Chhetri and Rohit Danu.

Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC head-to-head

Bengaluru FC have a superior head-to-head record against Kerala Blasters FC in the ISL. The Blues have won eight of the 13 matches that they have played so far. The Tuskers have managed just three victories. Two matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Kerala Blasters FC and Bengaluru FC played a 1-1 draw during their Group A clash of the Super Cup 2023 in April.

KBFC vs BFC Dream11 prediction

Kerala Blasters FC will play their first home game of the ISL 2023-24 against Bengaluru FC on Thursday. While Bengaluru have a clear edge over Kerala in their ISL head-to-head record, the Blasters will bank on their home support. KBFC pipped BFC 3-2 in their previous meeting in Kochi last year. 

Going by their home advantage, Kerala Blasters FC will start as slight favourites against Bengaluru FC.

KBFC vs BFC Dream11 team tips for ISL 2023-24

Top tip: Best forward

Kerala Blasters�?Adrian Luna has been one of the top players in the ISL since making his debut in 2021. The 31-year-old Uruguayan footballer has already netted 10 goals and provided 13 assists in 43 matches so far. He will be crucial for KBFC in their ISL 2023-24 opener on Thursday.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Bengaluru FC star Javi Hernández will be the player to watch out for in the midfield. Under head coach Simon Grayson, Javi Hernández played a pivotal role in helping BFC reach the ISL final last season. He scored seven goals and also registered five assists in ISL 2022-23. Having previously played for ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC, Javi Hernández brings wealth of experience and will look to control the tempo from midfield against Kerala Blasters FC.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

Kerala Blasters defender Pritam Kotal will aim to impress after joining the club from defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Kotal registered 48 interceptions and 72 clearances in the 24 matches that he played last season. Apart from his defensive exploits, the 30-year-old has scored five goals and provided eight assists in his ISL career. Kotal is expected to form a formidable centre-back pairing with Miloš Drinčić for ISL 2023-24 season.

For the goalkeeper spot, BFC’s Gurpreet Singh Sandhu will be the overwhelming choice over Sachin Suresh of KBFC. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu recorded seven clean sheets and made 71 saves to guide BFC to the ISL final last season. In the absence of Chhetri, the BFC custodian is expected to play a crucial role in Kochi.

KBFC vs BFC playing XI (probable)

Kerala Blasters FC: Sachin Suresh (goalkeeper); Prabir Das, Pritam Kotal, Miloš Drinčić, Aiban Dohling; Jeakson Singh, Danish Farooq, Adrian Luna; Daisuke Sakai, Kwame Peprah, Bidyashagar Singh

Bengaluru FC: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (goalkeeper); Parag Satish Shrivas, Naorem Roshan Singh, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Slavko Damjanovic; Rohit Kumar, Suresh Singh, Javi Hernandez; Sivasakthi Narayanan, Curtis Main, Halicharan Narzary

Photo credit: Bengaluru FC

Odisha FC will host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 fixture on October 23 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The match is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM IST.

The Kalinga Warriors kick-started their campaign with a thrilling comeback win over Jamshedpur FC. After trailing 2-0 within the first 10 minutes, Odisha FC raced ahead courtesy of Brazilian forward Diego Mauricio’s brace and Indian midfielder Issac Vanmalsawma’s goal to win by 3-2. 

However, they failed to capitalise on that win as they went down 2-0 to 2020-21 champions Mumbai City FC in their previous fixture. 

On the other hand, Kerala Blasters FC have also had a similar start to their ISL 2022-23 campaign. 

KBFC won their opening game against East Bengal FC by 3-1 thanks to a brace by substitute midfielder Ivan Kaliuzhnyi. Nonetheless, a 5-2 loss against ATK Mohun Bagan FC put brakes on the positive start, leaving coach Ivan Vukomanovic with plenty of defensive woes.

The two teams currently occupy the eighth and the ninth positions in the league table with the same goal difference. However, Kerala Blasters find themselves in a better position due to more goals scored. 

Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC head-to-head in Indian Super League

The two teams have faced each other on 18 occasions in ISL history, with Kerala Blasters winning on six instances and Odisha FC emerging victorious five times.

As many as seven games have ended in stalemate, including an eight-goal thriller in the 2019-20 season’s group stage which finished 4-4 after 90 minutes.

In addition to ISL, the sides have squared off once in the Durand Cup earlier this year, with Odisha FC winning the group stage fixture 2-0.

Where to watch Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC Indian Super League 2022-23 match live in India?

The Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC ISL 2022-23 match will be telecast live on Star Sports 3, Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC Indian Super League 2022-23 match will be available on the Jio TV and Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

 

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Kerala Blasters FC will square off against East Bengal FC in the opening match of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Friday, October 7.

Under the tutelage of manager Ivan Vukomanović and captain Jessel Carneiro, Kerala Blasters will aim to go one step further after finishing runners-up in the previous edition of the ISL. The Blasters lost to Hyderabad FC on penalties in the ISL 2021-22 final at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa earlier in March this year.

Having registered nine wins, seven draws and four losses, the Ivan Vukomanović-coached side had earlier finished fourth in the ISL 2021-22 standings with 34 points from 20 matches to advance to the semi-finals. The Blasters had later pipped ISL Shield winners Jamshedpur FC 2-1 in the two-legged semi-finals to storm into the summit clash.

Since the inception of the ISL in 2014, Kerala Blasters have finished as runners-up in 2014, 2016 and 2021-22 seasons. The Tuskers will start as one of the favourites to clinch their maiden title this season.

On the other hand, the revamped East Bengal squad will look for an improved showing after finishing at the bottom of the ISL 2021-22 standings. The Red and Gold Brigade managed just a solitary win in 11 matches last season as they accumulated 11 points from 20 matches.

Having moved from I-League to ISL in 2020, East Bengal had finished ninth in their inaugural ISL campaign.

Led by newly-appointed head coach Stephen Constantine, East Bengal have assembled a strong squad comprising experienced Indian and foreign players ahead of the ninth season of ISL. 

Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal head-to-head

Kerala Blasters and East Bengal have faced each other four times in the Indian Super League. While the Blasters have registered one victory, the other three matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides locked horns in the ISL, Kerala Blasters secured a 1-0 win in the previous edition at Tilak Maidan, Goa, earlier this year.

Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal squads

Kerala Blasters squad

Goalkeepers: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Karanjit Singh, Muheet Shabir, Sachin Suresh

Defenders: Victor Mongil, Marko Leskovic, Hormipam Ruivah, Sandeep Singh, Bijoy Varghese, Nishu Kumar, Jessel Carneiro, Harmanjot Khabra

Midfielders: Jeakson Singh, Ivan Kaliuzhnyi, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Ayush Adhikari, Saurav, Adrian Luna, Sahal Abdul Samad, Bryce Brian Miranda, Vibin Mohanan, Nihal Sudeesh, Givson Singh

Forwards: Dimitrios Diamantakos, Rahul K.P, Apostolos Giannou, Bidyashagar Singh, Sreekutta

East Bengal squad

Goalkeepers: Kamaljit Singh, Naveen Kumar, Pawan Kumar

Defenders: Ivan Gonzalez, Charis Kyriakou, Ankit Mukherjee, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Lalchungnunga, Mohammed Rakip, Sarthak Golui, Nabi Khan, Pritam Singh, Tuhin Das

Midfielders: Alex Lima, Jordan O’Doherty, Amarjit Singh, Mobashir Rahman, Souvik Chakrabarti, Wahengbam Luwang, Aniket Jadhav

Forwards: Cleiton Silva, Eliandro, VP Suhair, Semboi Haokip, Sumeet Passi, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Himanshu Jangra

Where to watch Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal ISL 2022-23 match live in India?

The Kerala Blasters FC vs East Bengal FC ISL 2022-23 match will be telecast live from 7:30 PM IST on the Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD and Star Sports 3 TV channels in India.

Live streaming of Kerala Blasters FC vs East Bengal FC will be available on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV.

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Featured photo: Indian Super League

Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 will start on October 7, with the opening match featuring last season’s finalist Kerala Blasters FC hosting East Bengal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.

The ISL 2022-23 playoffs, semi-finals and final are scheduled to be held in March 2023.

Reigning champions Hyderabad FC will start their ISL 2022-23 campaign against Mumbai City FC at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Telangana while the first Kolkata derby of the season will witness ATK Mohun Bagan FC squaring off against arch-rivals East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium on October 29. 

Ahead of the ninth edition of ISL, the Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) has introduced a new playoff format for India’s top-tier football league.

As per the new playoff format, the top two teams at the conclusion of the league phase will automatically qualify for the semi-finals. 

Meanwhile, teams finishing between the third and sixth spot will feature in a single-leg playoff to determine the remaining two finalists.

New ISL playoff format:

Eliminator 1: 3rd placed team vs 6th placed team

Eliminator 2: 4th placed team vs 5th placed team

Semi-final 1 1st Leg: 1st placed team vs (Winner �?Eliminator 2)

Semi-final 2 1st Leg: 2nd placed team vs (Winner �?Eliminator 1)

Semi-Final 1 2nd Leg: (Winner �?Eliminator 2) vs 1st placed team

Semi-Final 2 2nd Leg: (Winner �?Eliminator 1) vs 2nd placed team

Final: (Winner Semi-Final 1) vs (Winner Semi-Final 2)

ISL 2022-23 season will also welcome back spectators to stadiums after a gap of two seasons due to Covid-19 restrictions. Furthermore, fans can now mostly expect matches to take place on weekends, making it more convenient for them to attend the games. Each matchweek in the upcoming campaign is scheduled from Thursday to Sunday, putting the ISL more in line with the top leagues across the globe.

ISL 2022-23 schedule, fixtures and live India match times

All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time
Friday, October 7	Kerala Blaster FC vs East Bengal	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM
Saturday, October 8	Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	7:30 PM
Sunday, October 9	Hyderabad FC vs Mumbai City FC	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	7:30 PM
Monday, October 10	ATK Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 11	Jamshedpur FC vs Odisha FC	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 12	East Bengal vs FC Goa	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Thursday, October 13	NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
Friday, October 14	Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	7:30 PM
Saturday, October 15	Mumbai City FC vs Odisha FC	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	7:30 PM
Sunday, October 16	Kerala Blasters FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM
Thursday, October 20	NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
Friday, October 21	Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	7:30 PM
Saturday, October 22	Mumbai City FC vs Jamshedpur FC	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	5:30 PM
Saturday, October 22	Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	7:30 PM
Sunday, October 23	Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	7:30 PM
Thursday, October 27	Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	7:30 PM
Friday, October 28	Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM
Saturday, October 29	Hyderabad FC vs FC Goa	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	5:30 PM
Saturday, October 29	ATK Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Sunday, October 30	Jamshedpur FC vs NorthEast United FC	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	7:30 PM
Thursday, November 3	FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	7:30 PM
Friday, November 4	East Bengal vs Chennaiyin FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Saturday, November 5	Hyderabad FC vs Odisha FC	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	5:30 PM
Saturday, November 5	NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters FC	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
Sunday, November 6	Mumbai City FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	7:30 PM
Thursday, November 10	ATK Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Friday, November 11	Bengaluru FC vs East Bengal	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	7:30 PM
Saturday, November 12	Jamshedpur FC vs Hyderabad FC	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	5:30 PM
Saturday, November 12	Chennaiyin FC vs Mumbai City FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	7:30 PM
Sunday, November 13	Kerala Blasters FC vs FC Goa	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM
Thursday, November 17	Mumbai City FC vs Bengaluru FC	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	7:30 PM
Friday, November 18	East Bengal vs Odisha FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Saturday, November 19	Chennaiyin FC vs Jamshedpur FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	5:30 PM
Saturday, November 19	Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	7:30 PM
Sunday, November 20	FC Goa vs ATK Mohun Bagan	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	7:30 PM
Thursday, November 24	Odisha FC vs Chennaiyin FC	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	7:30 PM
Friday, November 25	NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City FC	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	5:30 PM
Saturday, November 26	FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	7:30 PM
Saturday, November 26	ATK Mohun Bagan vs Hyderabad FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Sunday, November 27	Jamshedpur FC vs East Bengal	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	7:30 PM
Thursday, December 1	Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	7:30 PM
Friday, December 2	Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	7:30 PM
Saturday, December 3	Chennaiyin FC vs Hyderabad FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	5:30 PM
Saturday, December 3	Bengaluru FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	7:30 PM
Sunday, December 4	Jamshedpur FC vs Kerala Blasters FC	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	7:30 PM
Thursday, December 8	ATK Mohun Bagan vs Jamshedpur FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Friday, December 9	Hyderabad FC vs East Bengal	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	7:30 PM
Saturday, December 10	FC Goa vs Odisha FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	5:30 PM
Saturday, December 10	NorthEast United FC vs Chennaiyin FC	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
Sunday, December 11	Kerala Blasters FC vs Bengaluru FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM
Thursday, December 15	Odisha FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	7:30 PM
Friday, December 16	East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Saturday, December 17	Bengaluru FC vs Jamshedpur FC	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	5:30 PM
Saturday, December 17	FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	7:30 PM
Monday, December 19	Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	7:30 PM
Thursday, December 22	Jamshedpur FC vs FC Goa	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	7:30 PM
Friday, December 23	Bengaluru FC vs Hyderabad FC	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	7:30 PM
Saturday, December 24	Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	5:30 PM
Saturday, December 24	NorthEast United FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
Monday, December 26	Kerala Blasters FC vs Odisha FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM
Wednesday, December 28	ATK Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Thursday, December 29	Hyderabad FC vs NorthEast United FC	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	7:30 PM
Friday, December 30	East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Monday, January 2	Odisha FC vs Mumbai City FC	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	7:30 PM
Tuesday, January 3	Kerala Blasters FC vs Jamshedpur FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM
Thursday, January 5	FC Goa vs Hyderabad FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	7:30 PM
Friday, January 6	NorthEast United FC vs Bengaluru FC	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
Saturday, January 7	Jamshedpur FC vs Chennaiyin FC	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	5:30 PM
Saturday, January 7	Odisha FC vs East Bengal	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	7:30 PM
Sunday, January 8	Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters FC	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	7:30 PM
Thursday, January 12	Hyderabad FC vs Chennaiyin FC	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	7:30 PM
Friday, January 13	East Bengal vs Jamshedpur FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Saturday, January 14	Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	5:30 PM
Saturday, January 14	ATK Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Sunday, January 15	NorthEast United FC vs FC Goa	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
Thursday, January 19	Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	7:30 PM
Friday, January 20	East Bengal vs Hyderabad FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Saturday, January 21	Jamshedpur FC vs Bengaluru FC	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	5:30 PM
Saturday, January 21	Chennaiyin FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	7:30 PM
Sunday, January 22	FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	7:30 PM
Thursday, January 26	FC Goa vs East Bengal	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	7:30 PM
Friday, January 27	Jamshedpur FC vs Bengaluru FC	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	7:30 PM
Saturday, January 28	Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	5:30 PM
Saturday, January 28	ATK Mohun Bagan vs Odisha FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Sunday, January 29	Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM
Thursday, February 2	Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	7:30 PM
Friday, February 3	East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Saturday, February 4	Mumbai City FC vs Hyderabad FC	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	5:30 PM
Saturday, February 4	NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
Sunday, February 5	ATK Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Monday, February 6	Odisha FC vs FC Goa	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	7:30 PM
Tuesday, February 7	Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 8	East Bengal vs NorthEast United FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Thursday, February 9	Jamshedpur FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan	JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur	7:30 PM
Friday, February 10	Odisha FC vs Hyderabad FC	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	7:30 PM
Saturday, February 11	FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	5:30 PM
Saturday, February 11	Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters FC	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	7:30 PM
Sunday, February 12	Chennaiyin FC vs East Bengal	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	7:30 PM
Tuesday, February 14	Hyderabad FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 15	Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	7:30 PM
Thursday, February 16	FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa	7:30 PM
Friday, February 17	NorthEast United FC vs Odisha FC	Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati	7:30 PM
Saturday, February 18	Hyderabad FC vs Jamshedpur FC	G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad	5:30 PM
Saturday, February 18	ATK Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Sunday, February 19	Mumbai City FC vs East Bengal	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	7:30 PM
Thursday, February 23	Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa	Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru	7:30 PM
Friday, February 24	Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai	7:30 PM
Saturday, February 25	Odisha FC vs Jamshedpur FC	Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar	5:30 PM
Saturday, February 25	East Bengal vs ATK Mohun Bagan	Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Sunday, February 26	Kerala Blasters FC vs Hyderabad FC	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi	7:30 PM

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First-time finalists Hyderabad FC take on Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League 2021-22 final at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao on Sunday, March 20. The final will begin from 7:30 PM IST.

The Nizams, who astonished one and all with their consistent run of form this season, are the tournament’s highest goal-scorers having notched a whopping 46 goals across the league stage and the play-off rounds. This translates to a little more than two goals every match.

Kerala, on the other hand, are averaging 1.6 goals this season and their defensive record is more or less similar to that of Hyderabad’s having conceded 25 goals in 22 games.

The race to qualify for the play-off spots was smoother for Hyderabad than it was for Kerala. With inconsistency haunting them throughout, the Blasters had to somewhat rely on Mumbai City FC’s results towards the end of the league stage to finish in the top four.

Kerala exceeded expectations when they beat tournament favourites Jamshedpur FC across two legs in the semi-final to set up a showdown against Hyderabad in the final. 

Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters head-to-head

The Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters head-to-head record is evenly poised as both teams have won three games each. In a total of six meetings between the two teams, Kerala have scored 10 goals while the Nizams have notched nine.

There’s absolutely nothing to separate the two even in the ongoing season. In their first meeting on January 9, Kerala put a stop to Hyderabad’s eight-game unbeaten run with Alvaro Vazquez’s 42nd-minute goal proving to be the difference.

A month later, ISL’s all-time top scorer Bartholomew Ogbeche and Javier Siverio got on the scoresheet to beat Kerala 2-1.

Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters squads

Hyderabad FC squad:

Goalkeepers: Laxmikant Kattimani, Gurmeet Singh, Lalbiakhlua Jongte

Defenders: Akash Mishra, Asish Rai, Chinglensana Singh, Juanan Gonzalez, Pritam Soraisam, Nikhil Prabhu, Nim Dorjee Tamang

Midfielders: Joao Victor, Mohammad Yasir, Souvik Chakrabarti, Hitesh Sharma, Sahil Tavora, Nikhil Poojary, Edu Garcia, Mark Zothanpuia, Halicharan Nazary, Abdul Rabeeh

Attackers: Bart Ogbeche, Javi Siverio, Joel Chianese, Rohit Danu, Aniket Jadhav, Aaren D'Silva

Kerala Blasters squad:

Goalkeepers: Albino Gomes, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Muheet Shabir Khan, Sachin Suresh 

Defenders: Nishu Kumar, Sandeep Singh, Marko Leskovic, Enes Sipovic, Abdul Hakku Nediyodeth, Ruivah Hormipam, Bijoy Varghese, Jessel Carneiro, Denechandra Meitei, Sanjeev Stalin 

Midfielders: Rahul KP, Prasanth Karuthadathkuni, Adrian Luna, Jeakson Singh, Harmanjot Khabra, Lalthathanga 'Puitea�?Khawlhring, Givson Singh, Ayush Adhikari, Sahal Abdul Samad 

Forwards: Alvaro Vazquez, Jorge Pereira Diaz, Chencho Gyeltshen, Seityasen Singh, Vincy Barretto

Where to watch Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters Indian Super League 2021-22 final live in India?

The live telecast of Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2021-22 final will be available on the Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, and Star Sports 3 TV channels in India.

For regional languages, viewers can switch to Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi TV, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, and the Star Sports 1 Bangla.

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It’s all to play for Jamshedpur FC (JFC) in the second leg of the Indian Super League 2021-22 semi-final 1 against Kerala Blasters (KBFC). The two teams will go head-to-head for the final time this season at Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco da Gama on Tuesday, March 15. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

KBFC vs JFC Dream11 prediction

To everyone’s surprise, Jamshedpur FC succumbed to a surprising 1-0 defeat against Kerala Blasters in the first leg last week that ended a seven-game winning run in the ISL. Despite beating KBFC 3-0 earlier in the season, the Red Miners just couldn’t find a way to open the scoring and were confined to just six attempts on goal.

It’s all or nothing for both teams on Tuesday and based on performances this season, we expect Jamshedpur to turn things around in the second leg.

KBFC vs JFC Dream11 team tips for Indian Super League 2021-22

Top tip: Best forward

JFC frontman Greg Stewart was closely marked by the Kerala defence and one can expect the English forward to face a similar tactic on Tuesday. However, given his experience of playing in the Scottish Premiership, Stewart might as well find a way to play a big role and add more points to his already illustrious tally of 1,266 fantasy points.

Top tip: Best midfielder

KBFC’s Sahal Abdul Samad was on the scoresheet against Jamshedpur in the first leg and will pose a great threat on Tuesday too. The 24-year-old midfielder has been a glaring presence in the KBFC team this season, scoring six goals and one assist, resulting in a tally of 659 fantasy points.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

Selected by 86.25 per cent fantasy users, Jamshedpur FC captain Peter Hartley is an outright pick for a defender. The veteran centre-half has been excellent this season and is one of the many reasons why the Red Miners have qualified for the playoffs in the first place. He remains a strong recommendation for this contest.

Finally, for a goalkeeper, JFC’s TP Rehnesh could prove to be a coupe instead of his competitor Prabhsukhan Singh given the former is more likely to keep a clean sheet.

KBFC vs JFC probable playing XI

KBFC playing XI (probable): Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (goalkeeper), Ruivah Hormipam, Sandeep Singh, Sanjeev Stalin, Marko Leskovic, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Ayush Adhikari, Sahal Samad, Adrian Luna (captain), Jorge Ortiz, Alvaro Vazquez

JFC playing XI (probable): TP Rehenesh (goalkeeper); Laldinliana Renthlei, Eli Sabia, Peter Hartley (captain), Ricky Lallawmawma; Jitendra Singh, Pronay Halder; Ritwik Das, Greg Stewart, Seiminlen Doungel; Daniel Chukwu

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Newly crowned League Winners' Shield champions Jamshedpur FC (JFC) take on Kerala Blasters (KBFC) in the first leg of the Indian Super League 2021-22 semi-final at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao on Friday, March 11. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

JFC vs KBFC Dream11 prediction

The head to head record between Jamshedpur FC and Kerala Blasters is dominated by the former, who have won three of their 10 meetings in the ISL. Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, have only managed a solitary win while as many as six games have been drawn.

Come Friday, we expect Owen Coyle’s men to beat KBFC for the second time in three games, having already defeated them once this season. Interestingly, the last time these two sides met, in-form forward Greg Stewart scored twice from the penalty spot while Daniel Chima Chukwu capped off a 3-0 win for the Red Miners. 

JFC vs KBFC Dream11 team tips for Indian Super League 2021-22

Top tip: Best forward

With three goals in two games already this season against Kerala Blasters, JFC forward Greg Stewart has proved to be quite a menace for the Blasters. The former Dundee striker has been involved in 21 goals this season (G11, A10) - most by any player - making him one of the top fantasy picks for the upcoming contest.

Top tip: Best midfielder

After being dropped to the bench against FC Goa, KBFC’s Adrian Luna will return to the starting XI for the all-important semi-final first leg against Jamshedpur FC. The 29-year-old Uruguayan has accrued 930 fantasy points this season while making it to the Dream Team in eight of his last 10 outings. He’s scored five goals as well as provided seven assists this season and is a smart pick among midfielders.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

JFC captain Peter Hartley is an outright pick for a defender. The veteran center-back has tallied 528 fantasy points this season which is the most by any defender involved in this fixture. The fact that he has made it to the Dream Team in three of his last five outings should make him one of the first names in your fantasy teams.

Finally, for a keeper, JFC’s TP Rehenesh should be preferred ahead of KBFC’s Prabhsukhan Singh as the former is more likely to keep a clean sheet in the first leg.

JFC vs KBFC probable playing XI

JFC playing XI (probable): TP Rehenesh (goalkeeper); Laldinliana Renthlei, Eli Sabia, Peter Hartley (captain), Ricky Lallawmawma; Jitendra Singh, Pronay Halder; Ritwik Das, Greg Stewart, Seiminlen Doungel; Daniel Chukwu

KBFC playing XI (probable): Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (goalkeeper), Ruivah Hormipam, Sandeep Singh, Sanjeev Stalin, Marko Leskovic, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Ayush Adhikari, Sahal Samad, Adrian Luna (captain), Jorge Ortiz, Alvaro Vazquez

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The eighth edition of the Indian Super League is set to begin on November 19, 2021. 11 teams will compete in the country’s premier football competition, with the top four spots in the ISL points table a target for all the clubs with regards to AFC Champions League and AFC Cup playoff qualification.

This is because the qualification procedure of the ISL playoffs remains the same in ISL 2021-22.

How does the ISL points table work?

115 matches (110 league games + five playoffs) will be played over the course of the ISL campaign - all behind closed doors in Goa. The top four teams from the league stages will qualify for the ISL playoffs. 

The team that will finish at the top of the ISL points table will be awarded the ISL League Winners Shield and will also earn a place in the AFC Champions League group stage.

Each ISL team will play the other twice in a round-robin format, which means each club will play 20 matches in the league stages. Their results will dictate what they earn:

• Win: 3 points
• Draw: 1 point
• Loss: 0 points

The final position of a club in the standings will be determined by the points won during the league stage games. If two or more teams are level on points, the position in the standings will be decided by the following determining factors (in order):

• Most points earned between the clubs head-to-head in the league stage
• Superior goal difference between the clubs head-to-head in the league stage
• Most goals scored between the clubs head-to-head in the league stage
• Superior goal difference in all league matches
• Most goals scored in all league matches
• Highest fair play ranking
• Drawing of lots

FC Goa and Kerala Blasters played out an entertaining 4-4 draw in match 109 of Indian Super League 2021-22 at GMC Bambolim Stadium in Goa on Sunday, March 6. With this stalemate, the Blasters qualified for the playoffs by ending the league phase on fourth spot while Goa ended their disappointing campaign in ninth place in the standings.

ISL points table 2021-22

Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GD	Points
1	Jamshedpur FC (Q)	19	12	4	3	20	40
2	Hyderabad FC (Q)	20	11	5	4	20	38
3	ATK Mohun Bagan (Q)	19	10	7	2	12	37
4	Kerala Blasters (Q)	20	9	7	4	10	34
5	Mumbai City FC	20	9	4	7	5	31
6	Bengaluru FC	20	8	5	7	5	29
7	Odisha FC	20	6	5	9	-12	23
8	Chennaiyin FC	20	5	5	10	-18	20
9	FC Goa	19	4	7	9	-6	18
10	NorthEast United FC	20	3	5	12	-18	14
11	SC East Bengal	20	1	8	11	-18	11

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