In the Hero Indian Super League 2021, we have Odisha Football Club squaring off against Jamshedpur at GMC Stadium Bambolim.
In Indian Super League – 2020-21, Odisha FC (OFC) will be faced off against the team Jamshedpur FC (JFC) for the 79th match of the league. OFC vs JFC – faces each other in Round-2. Today match prediction will be for the team Jamshedpur FC (JFC). It will be the 15th match for JFC in ISL – 2020-21. JFC holds the eighth position in the league standings, with 15 points in their account. So far, they played total of 14 matches, in which they have won 3 matches, tied 6 matches and lost 5 matches. The total goals for the team are 13 and against the team are 17. In the last match, they played against the team Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) on January 27th, in which both the teams didn’t score any goals, which ended in a draw for both the teams.
Prior to this match, they played against the team Hyderabad FC (HFC) on January 24th, in which both the teams didn’t score any goals, which ended in a draw for both the teams. Their losing streak is 5 and winning streak is 3. Their form in the last 5 matches is D D L L L. Unlike the last matches, they should try to play well in the upcoming matches, in order to move forward in the league standings of Indian Super League – 2020-21. Let’s see whether they will win this match or not.
On the other hand, today match prediction will be for the team Odisha FC (OFC). It will be the fourteenth match for OFC in Indian Super League – 2020-21. OFC holds the eleventh position in the league standings, with 8 points in their account. So far, they played total of 13 matches, in which they have won one match, tied 5 matches and lost 7 matches. The total goals for the team are 13 and against the team are 20. In the last match, they played against the team Bengaluru FC (BFC) on January 24th, in which both the teams have managed to score one goal in each of their account,, which ended in a draw for both the teams.
Before this match, they played against the team Hyderabad FC (HFC) on January 19th, in which both the teams have managed to score one goal in each of their account, which ended in a draw for both the teams. Their form in the last 5 matches is D D L D W. OFC, being at the bottom first position in ISL 2020-21 points table – They must try harder to take more wins in the upcoming matches, in order to move forward in the league standings of Indian Super League – 2020-21. Let’s see whether they will win this match or not.
Odisha Football Club (OFC) – Key Players
Steven Taylor, who is a former Newcastle United defender. Apart from his solidity in defense, Taylor is also known for his leadership, and has captained several teams across his career. He was instated as the captain of Odisha FC by Coach Stuart Baxter.
Marcelinho Pereira, who is a forward player and fondly known as ‘Marcelinho’. His name sends shivers down the spines of defenders in ISL. He is the third-highest goal scorer in the ISL with 31 goals.
Arshdeep Singh, who is a youngest goalkeeper. He is coming through the ranks of Indian Football. The previous season witnessed Odisha FC’s number one goalkeeping slot divided rather equally between Arshdeep and Spaniard Francisco Dorronsoro.
Cole Alexander has joined Odisha FC on a two-year contract period. A high-energy mid-fielder, he has also represented various other South African clubs such as Vasco Da Gama, Chippa United, Polokwane City and SuperSport United.
Jacob Tratt is a very talented defender who can play both as a right-back and centre-back. The defender penned down a one-year deal with the Bhubaneswar-club side on Friday.
Jamshedpur (JFC) – Key Players
Stephen Eze, who is Nigerian defender player. He joins JFC to bolster the centre-back position. His potential to be “one of the best centre-backs in the ISL”.
Amarjit Singh Kiyam, who is a midfielder, delivered some truly eye-catching performances for JFC last season. His ability to win the ball back and recycle possession.
Peter Hartley, who is defender player. He is another new signing for JFC who is expected to form a formidable partnership with Eze at the back. He was instated as the captain of Jamshedpur FC by Coach Owen Coyle. He has played 418 matches in his career since his senior team debut in 2007, keeping 122 clean sheets and scoring 37 goals in the process.
Nerijus Valskis, who is a forward player. He was the Golden Boot winner in the 2019-20 ISL league season. He linking up with Coyle again this season promises to be a nightmare for all the defences in the league. Last season, his score was 16 goals and also racked up 6 assists.
Narender Gahlot, who is a youngest defender player. He was a mainstay in defence in the last ISL campaign for JFC. His presence will ensure that the Indian youngsters at the club continue to maintain their high levels performances.
OFC vs JFC – Recent Form
Odisha Football Club: W D L D D
Jamshedpur: L L L D D
Fantasy Tips
In the Hero Indian Super League 2021, we have Odisha Football Club squaring off against Jamshedpur at GMC Stadium Bambolim.
Squads
Odisha FC Squad :
Arshdeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, Hendry Antonay, Steven Taylor, Shubham Sarangi, Gaurav Bora, Cole Alexander, Nandhakumar Sekar, Jerry Mawhmingthanga, Vinit Rai, Manuel Onwu, Diego Mauricio, Rakesh Pradhan, Jacob Tratt, Mohammad Dhot, Ankit Bhuyan, Kamaljit Singh, George Dsouza, Laishram Singh, Thoiba Singh, Saurabh Meher, Ravi Kumar, Baoringdao Bodo, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Lalhrezuala Sailung, Paul Ramfangzauva, Bradden Inman