ISL 2023-24: Jamshedpur FC, Chennaiyin FC seek change in fortune

Both these teams will be eager to win this ISL game to elevate the morale!

Jamshedpur FC will return to the JRD Tata Sports Complex to host Chennaiyin FC in the ISL 2023-24. It promises to be an epic battle as Chennaiyin FC’s head coach Owen Coyle gears up to face his former side Jamshedpur FC.

Both sides find themselves in the bottom half of the league standings after their first eight games this season. On that note, let us take a look at how things stand ahead of this entertaining clash in Jamshedpur.

The Stakes

Jamshedpur FC

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Men of Steel. Everything that could go wrong went wrong for Jamshedpur FC. And after a decent start to the season, they find themselves in a lot of trouble.

Jamshedpur FC come into this game after facing a 1-0 defeat to Odisha FC at home last week. It was their fourth consecutive defeat of the season. They’re currently placed 10th on the points table with just five points to their name. A win is the need of the hour!

Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC have had a very unstable start to the 2023-24 ISL season. After three consecutive defeats, they bounced back with two statement victories in October. But, they have failed to continue the momentum.

The Marina Machans are winless in their last three games. They come into this game after a 3-3 defeat against Kerala Blasters where they gave away a two-goal lead and dropped points. They have been scoring goals, but have struggled to keep things tight at the back.

Injury & Team News

Both sides are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection for the game on Thursday.

Head-to-Head

Played: 12

Jamshedpur FC wins: 3

Chennaiyin FC wins: 5

Draws: 4

Predicted Line-up

Jamshedpur FC

TP Rehenesh (GK), PC Laldinpuia, Elsinho, Pratik Chaudhari, Imran Khan, Nikhil Barla, Alen Stevanovic, Rei Tachikawa, Jitendra Singh, Mohammed Sanan, Daniel Chima Chukwu

Chennaiyin FC

Debjit Majumder (GK), Sachu Siby, Sarthak Golui, Bikash Yumnam, Ankit Mukherjee, Cristian Battocchio, Ayush Adhikari, Vincy Barretto, Rafael Crivellaro, Ninthoi Meetei, Jordan Murray

Players to watch

Elsinho (Jamshedpur FC)

Although Jamshedpur FC have struggled to get points on the board, they have earned praise from various managers in the league for their defensive displays. And Elsinho has played a big role in keeping things tight at the back. The Brazilian’s presence at the back and his ability to adapt to various situations has been very helpful for his side.

Jordan Murray (Chennaiyin FC)

The Australian forward has had a good start to life at Chennaiyin FC. He comes into this game after scoring a brace against his former side Kerala Blasters. Murray has been in great form for the Marina Machans and will look to continue his fine form against his another former side Jamshedpur FC come Thursday.

Did You Know?

• Owen Coyle, Raphael Crivellaro, Jordan Murray and Farukh Choudhary have been a part of both Chennaiyin FC and Jamshedpur FC.
• Jamshedpur FC have won just one home game while Chennaiyin FC have won just one away game so far this season.
• The last time Jamshedpur FC won against Chennaiyin FC at home was back in 2018.

Telecast

The Jamshedpur FC vs Chennaiyin FC game kicks off at 8:00 PM IST, at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on 7 December. Live telecast of the fixture will be available on Sports18 Network (Sports18 1/VH1 Channel). Live streaming of the game will be available on the JioCinema app. Viewers from abroad can use OneFootball to stream the game.

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