Chennaiyin vs Odisha prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 9, 2025
In the 16th round of the Indian Super League, Chennaiyin will face Odisha on Thursday, January 9. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM CET, and my betting suggestion focuses on goals in this game.
Chennaiyin vs Odisha: Match facts and head-to-head
- Chennaiyin has lost their last two matches and has suffered four defeats in their last five games.
- Odisha is winless in their last two games, recording a loss and a draw.
- Odisha is unbeaten in their last three away matches.
- Chennaiyin has won only once in six home matches, with three losses and two draws.
- Odisha scores more than 1.5 goals per game in 86% of their matches this season.
- Odisha scores in both halves in 36% of their games, while Chennaiyin concedes in both halves in 29% of their matches.
- Odisha has not kept a clean sheet this season, while Chennaiyin has managed clean sheets in 36% of their games.
- In their most recent head-to-head encounter, Chennaiyin defeated Odisha 3-2. In their last five meetings, each team has two wins and one draw.
Chennaiyin vs Odisha: Match analysis
Chennaiyin began the season on a decent note, securing two wins and two draws in their first five matches. However, their form has declined significantly in recent games. In their six matches before the New Year, Chennaiyin managed only one win, losing the other five. They failed to score in four of these six games, netting just three goals while conceding 11. With 23 goals conceded this season, Chennaiyin has the third-worst defensive record in the league. They currently sit 10th in the table with 15 points, seven points behind the playoff zone.
Odisha started the season poorly with two consecutive losses but has since improved. While their form remains inconsistent, the team has good prospects for a playoff spot. Odisha’s six-match unbeaten streak ended with a 2-4 loss in their last game. However, that streak helped them climb to 7th place in the table. With 20 points from 14 matches, they are just two points behind 6th place. Odisha's attacking prowess is notable, with 27 goals in 14 matches—making it the third-best attack in the league.
Probable lineups
- Chennaiyin: Nawaz, Yumnam, Lalrinliana, Dinpuia, Desai, Lucas Brambilla, Hnamte, Chima, Shields, Chaudhari, Yadav
- Odisha: Singh, Lalrinzuala, Fall, Ranawade, Puitea, Moirangthem, Boumous, Jahouh, Ali, Mawihmingthanga, Dorrie
Prediction
The teams are in contrasting situations. Odisha has lost only one of their last seven matches, while Chennaiyin has won just one in the same span. Odisha’s strong attack makes them likely to find the net in this game. My betting suggestion is Odisha’s individual total over one goal, with odds of 1.43.
