Punjab vs Hyderabad prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - September 25, 2024
One of the third-round fixtures of the Indian Super League will be held on Wednesday in New Delhi, where Punjab will host Hyderabad. Here’s the expert prediction for the match from the Dailysports team.
Punjab
The "Lions" finished last season's Indian Super League in eighth place, falling short of the playoff zone by just three points. Across 22 matches, Punjab secured six wins while suffering 10 losses.
In the summer, the team participated in the Durand Cup, reaching the quarter-finals before bowing out to Mohun Bagan in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw in regular time. However, Punjab has made a strong start to the new Super League campaign. In the first round, the "Lions" claimed a win away against Kerala Blasters, and last Friday, they defeated Odisha at home with a 2-1 scoreline.
Hyderabad
Not long ago, Hyderabad occupied the top spots in Indian football, notably becoming champions in 2022. The following season saw them finish second in the regular league standings and reach the semi-finals of the playoffs. However, the most recent Super League campaign was disastrous, with Hyderabad finishing at the very bottom of the table.
The current season hasn’t started well for Hyderabad either. Although they've only played one match, the crushing 0-3 defeat to Bengaluru suggests that this could be another challenging season ahead for "HFC."
Match Facts
- The "Under 2.5 Goals" bet was successful in both of last season's encounters.
- Only one of Hyderabad's last five matches has seen both teams score.
- Punjab's last three matches have all seen the "Both Teams to Score" bet land.
H2H
Last season, these teams played two matches. The game at Punjab's ground ended in a 1-1 draw, while Punjab won the return fixture 2-0 away.
Probable Lineups
- Punjab: Kumar, Singh, Novoselec, Suresh, Lhungdim, Rai, Mrzljak, Prabhu, Sudeesh, Bakenga, Vidal
- Hyderabad: Singh, D' Cunha, Saji, Rafi, Shrivas, Adhikari, Rodriguez, Raabeb, Pa, Ramhlunchhunga, Murgaokar
Prediction
Bookmakers heavily favor the home side, offering odds of 1.40 for a Punjab win. We expect a confident performance from the hosts and recommend the bet "Punjab to win with a -1.0 handicap" at odds of 1.60.
