Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan Kolkata prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - September 26, 2024
One of the matches in the third round of the Indian Super League will take place on Thursday in Chennai, where the local team Chennaiyin FC will host Mohammedan Kolkata. Here’s the match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
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Chennaiyin FC
Thomas Brdarić’s team finished in sixth place in the Super League last season, accumulating 27 points from 22 matches. They narrowly edged NorthEast United by one point but were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round after a 1-2 away defeat to Goa.
During the summer, they participated in the Durand Cup, finishing third in their group and missing out on the playoffs after losses to Army Red and Jamshedpur. In the first round of the new Indian Super League season, Chennaiyin won 3-2 in an away game against Odisha.
Mohammedan Kolkata
The "Black Panthers" played in the First Division last season, confidently finishing first, four points ahead of their closest rival. In the summer, they took part in the Calcutta Premier Division, where they finished third and advanced to the Championship Playoffs.
However, in the playoffs, Mohammedan Kolkata struggled, finishing last after 16 matches. In the new Indian Super League season, they’ve played two matches and earned just one point. They lost 0-1 to NorthEast United in their opener and drew 1-1 against Goa at home last weekend.
Match Facts
- "Over 2.5 Goals" has hit in four of Chennaiyin's last five matches.
- "Both Teams to Score" landed in four of Chennaiyin's last five matches.
- "Both Teams to Score" landed in three of Mohammedan Kolkata’s last matches.
H2H
These teams have never met before.
Probable Lineups
- Chennaiyin FC: Mitra, Renthlei, R.S., Edwards, Desai, Elsinio, Shields, Chaudhary, Hnamte, Chukwu, Yadav.
- Mohammedan Kolkata: Chettri, Ralte, Ajay, Bora, Vanlalzudika, Singh, Kasimov, Gomes, Chote, Fraca, Lalremsanga.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the home side, offering odds of 2.02 for Chennaiyin to win. We suggest betting on "Both Teams to Score" at 1.61, as both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense.
