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Jamshedpur FC will look to bring an end to their season on a positive note as they host the table-toppers FC Goa as both clubs play their final league game before the knockouts. Jamshedpur currently finds itself at the 8th spot with 18 points, whereas, FC Goa have been in stupendous form with four wins on the bounce and 36 points on the board at the top. A win or even a draw would be enough for FC Goa to finish the league at the first spot.
Match Details
Date- Thursday, February 19
Kick-Off- 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue- JRD Tata Sports Complex
Jamshedpur FC
Tiri and Piti are on the sidelines for the hosts, however, Farukh Choudhary will be returning from suspension and should feature in the starting eleven in place of CK Vineeth. Amarjit Singh Kiyam will also be in contention to start as Mobashir Rahma was given a nod in the last game against Hyderabad FC.
FC Goa
Clifford Miranda wouldn’t opt for changes in order to keep the winning momentum prior to the knockouts. Hugo Boumas and Ferran Corominas have been the mainstays of FC Goa and have contributed in 22 goals in tandem. Brandon Fernandes has displayed signs of quality too and should feature in the midfield position.
JFC (Expected Playing 11)- Subrata Paul, Narender Gahlot, Joyner Lourenco, Memo, Jitendra Singh, Aitor Monroy, Amarjit Singh, Noe Acosta, Farukh Choudhary, Sergio Castel, David Grande
FCG (Expected Playing 11)- Mohammad Nawaz, Amey Ranawade, Mourtada Fall, Carlos Pena, Saviour Gama, Ahmed Jahouh, Lenny Rodrigues, Jackichand Singh, Hugo Boumous, Len Doungel, Ferran Corominas
Ferran Corominas has been in sublime form for FC Goa. Coro has bagged 13 goals, six assists and has completed 433 passes from 14 games this season.
Sergio Castel has been one of the standouts for Jamshedpur FC. Castel has seven goals and has completed 312 passes from 11 games this season.
Hugo Boumous has also been pivotal in the advanced role for FC Goa. Boumous has nine goals, eight assists and has completed 651 passes from 13 games this season.
Noe Acosta has three goals, an assist and has completed 316 passes from 14 games this season for Jamshedpur FC.
Brandon Fernandes can pack a punch from midfield for FC Goa. Fernandes has two goals, six assists and has completed 841 passes from 16 games this season.
FC Goa are the clear cut favourites to win the bag all three points by the end of 90 minutes.
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