ISL 2022-23 – Chennaiyin vs Kerala Blasters, match preview, predicted lineups
Chennaiyin take on Kerala Blasters in the south derby as the season moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win here.
Kick-off : 7:30 PM IST
Venue : Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai
Chennaiyin are having an average season this time in the ISL and will hope to get back to fine form as the tournament progresses. They are currently 7th in the points table with 13 points. The goal difference is a -1.
The marina Machans thrashed Northeast United 7-3 in their previous game and must be confident. Chennai side have conceded at times this season and must be defensively resolute. Attack wise they have scored and will again have a task at hand.
Manager Thomas Brdaric will line them up in a 4-2-3-1.
On the other hand, Kerala Blasters are not having a bad season and will look to make things go their way. They are on 18 points from 9 games with a goal difference of +4.
The Yellow Army won their last game against Bengaluru 3-2 and will be confident coming into this one. Kerala’s defence have stood up so far mostly and will again look to get the job done. Attack wise too they have done the job.
Manager Ivan Vukomanovic will go with a 4-4-2 on Monday.
Team news and possible lineups
Both teams have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Chennaiyin XI : D. Majumder, Ajith Kumar, F. Diagne, Gurmukh Singh, A. Sangwan, Prasanth K, Vanspaul, N El Khayati, J. Duker, Barretto, Sliskovic.
Kerala Blasters XI : Prabhsukhan Gill, Sandeep Singh, Ruivah, Leskovic, Nishu Kumar, Jeakson Singh, Kaliuzhnyi, S.A Samad, Luna, Rahul KP, Diamantakos.
Prediction
I think Chennai should have the home advantage as I can see this game being a 1-1 draw.
