East Bengal vs Hyderabad prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 26, 2025
One of the matches of the 24th round of the Indian Super League will take place on Wednesday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, where East Bengal will host Hyderabad. I suggest betting on the outcome of this clash with a promising chance of success.
Match Preview
The "Red and Gold Brigade" approaches the match against Hyderabad on the back of a confident 3-1 away victory over Punjab. The result was secured by the 54th minute, with the visitors scoring all three goals early. This marked their second consecutive league win, following another 3-1 away triumph over Mohammedan Kolkata.
Currently, East Bengal sits ninth in the Indian Super League standings with 24 points. They are eight points away from the playoff zone. At home, East Bengal has recorded four wins and five losses in 10 matches.
Meanwhile, Hyderabad is enduring one of the worst seasons in their history, sitting second from the bottom after 21 matches with just 17 points. They trail the top six by 15 points, making a playoff push highly unlikely.
In their last outing, Hyderabad hosted Mumbai City and managed only a goalless draw. Previously, they suffered a 3-1 away defeat to Odisha. On the road, Hyderabad has managed just two wins in 11 matches, losing eight of them.
Probable Lineups
- East Bengal: Gill, Lakra, Ali, Maher, Lalchungnunga, Sekar, Singh, Chakrabarti, Valapill, Silva, Diamantakos
- Hyderabad: Singh, D’Cunha, Saji, Rafi, Shrivas, Adhikari, Rodriguez, Rabeeh, Pa, Ramhlunchhunga, Murgaokar
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The teams played to a 1-1 draw in the first round.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in three of the last five encounters.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has also been successful in three of the last five matches.
Prediction
East Bengal is the clear favorite in this matchup, with bookmakers offering odds of around 1.66 for a home win. Given their recent form and Hyderabad’s struggles, East Bengal has a strong chance of securing all three points.
