Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC: Exciting Match at Kalinga Stadium

Odisha FC will play host to Kerala Blasters FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday at 7:30 pm. Both teams have won once each in their three matches so far.

Recent Performances

The Juggernauts secured their first victory of the season by defeating Jamshedpur FC 2-1 last Saturday. Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters FC drew 1-1 against NorthEast United FC in Guwahati and are looking to return to winning ways.

Coaches and Records

Odisha FC’s coach Sergio Lobera has an impressive record against Kerala Blasters FC, winning nine out of 11 fixtures, which is an 82% success rate. Kerala Blasters FC, coached by Mikael Stahre, have won only once in their eight away games this year, conceding goals in all of them.

Head-to-Head

In their 23 encounters in the ISL, Kerala Blasters FC have won nine games, Odisha FC has won seven, and seven matches have ended in a draw.

Key Players

Odisha FC’s Mourtada Fall has joined Sunil Chhetri and Bartholomew Ogbeche with the joint-most headed goals (18) in the ISL. Kerala Blasters FC’s Noah Sadaoui has scored four goals against Odisha FC, his highest against any team. Odisha FC’s Roy Krishna and Diego Mauricio have both scored seven goals against Kerala Blasters FC, the joint-highest by any player against the Kochi-based team. Kerala Blasters FC’s Pritam Kotal leads the league in interceptions with 10 in the first three matchdays.