ISL 2022-23: Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC Highlights

7:00 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC match in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23. The kick-off is just half an hour away! I’m your host Aishwarya Chakraborty, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

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Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC: Build-up

Chennaiyin FC will be coming back to its home after the side suffered a season-defining defeat at the hands of Bengaluru FC in Bengaluru in their last game. With that loss, the side’s chances of finishing among the top six became very bleak. Thus, Thursday’s game has immense importance for the club that would be playing in front of their home fans.

Odisha FC’s initial euphoria about finishing among the top six has dampened a lot in their last few games. The side has won only one game out of their previous seven games. Currently, Odisha is on a two-match losing streak, having lost against Bengaluru and ATK Mohun Bagan in consecutive games. Thus, in order to keep their season alive, the side needs to get all three points from Thursday’s game.

Chennaiyin FC are currently eighth on the points table with 17 points from 15 games. A win on Thursday will take their tally to 20 points. This will not affect their position on the points table but will reduce the gap with the immediate league leaders Odisha to two points.

Odisha FC are currently placed in the seventh position of the points table with 22 points from 15 games. A win on Thursday will take the side to 25 points. This, in turn, will take them above Bengaluru on the points table and reinstate the side among the top six in sixth place.