Jamshedpur FC will be playing hosts to Kerala Blasters as they look to restore winning way after being on the receiving end of two consecutive draws against Chennaiyin FC and NorthEast United. Meanwhile, the Blasters haven’t had a positive season so far as they languish at the 8th spot in the table with just six points on board.
Whereas, Jamshedpur FC in spite of the two recent draws finds itself fourth in the league with 12 points and is just two points away from ATK who occupy the top spot. A win for the visitors should propel the visitors right at the top.
Match Details
Date- Friday, December 13 | Kick-Off- 7:30 PM (IST) | Venue- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Kerala Blasters
The hosts could go with the same eleven that featured in the 1-1 draw to Mumbai City FC. Rakip, Drobarov, Gaikwad and Carneiro are likely to fill in the defensive line. Cidoncha and Thounoajam could come in at central midfield. Abdul Samad and Karuthadathkuni should feature in the advanced role while R.M. Bouli leads the attack. The positive news is that Mario Arques is fit again and could have a part to play against Jamshedpur.
Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur is likely to stick with the same eleven as well. Gurung, Memo Moura, Tiri and Gahlot could form the back four. Monroy should be the transition from defence to attack. Choudhary, Acosta, C.K Vineeth and Passi are likely to lead the forward line. Sergio Castel and Piti missed out the last match and are in doubt of starting here as well.
KBFC vs JFC Dream11 | Predicted Lineups
Kerala Blasters- Rehenesh; J Carneiro, R Gaikwad, V Drobarov, M Rakip; J.S. Thounaojam, S Cidoncha; S Singh, S.A Samad, P Karuthadathkuni
Jamshedpur FC- S Pal; R Gurung, Memo, Tiri, N Gahlot; A Monroy; F Choudhary, M Rahman, N Acosta, C.K Vineeth; S Passi
Sergio Cidoncha has been one of the standouts for Kerala in midfield this season. Cidoncha has made 308 successful passes for his side in seven games.
Farukh Choudhary has two assists under his belt from seven games for Jamshedpur while also registering five shots on target in the process.
Aitor Monroy in midfield has made 401 passes and has 44 successful tackles in seven games which is the most by anyone in Jamshedpur FC this season.
Messi Bouli scored in the last game and upped his tally to two goals from seven games for Kerala. Bouli will be thriving to score more in the upcoming fixture.
Team 1
Goalkeeper- S Paul
Defenders- R Gaikwad, M Rakip, R Gurung, Tiri
Midfielders- S A Samad, S Cidoncha, M Moura, I Vanmalsawma
Forwards- R M Bouli, F Choudhary
Team 2
Goalkeeper- T Rehenesh
Defenders- R Gaikwad, M Rakip, R Gurung, Tiri
Midfielders- M Arques, S Cidoncha, M Moura, I Vanmalsawma
Forwards- C Vineeth, R M Bouli