ISL 2023-24: Punjab FC vs Chennaiyin FC | Preview, Predicted lineup, injury news, H2H, telecast details

Punjab FC have not won a single game in ISL yet.

Punjab FC host Chennaiyin FC in their 11th game of the ongoing ISL 2023-24 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The host Punjab FC have not yet tasted the victory in the competition and will again hope for fortunes to turn in their favour. The Shers lost their last encounter against Kerala Blasters 1-0 with a goal from Dimitros Diamantakos.

Meanwhile Chennaiyin, have steaded the ship after their poor start in the competition. The Marina Machans are undefeated across the last four games and have won their last game against Bengaluru FC away from home.  

The Stakes

Punjab FC

The stakes for Punjab FC are quite obvious, they need to get their first win of the campaign playing at home. Staikos Vergetis’ side are finding their comfort in defending the goals but offensively the team is not confident to commit more men. The team seems to be in a mental  stigma during the offensive movements  which is the biggest cause of concern for Staikos Vergetis.

Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC will look to further strengthen their place with a win in the top 6 which will earn a playoff spot to the side going further in the competition. Owen Coyle despite having not the best squad at his disposal, has found a way to churn out results and in the upcoming game against Punjab FC Owen Coyle would want nothing less than three points.

Injury and Team News

Both teams have a full squad available for the game.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 1

Punjab FC win: 0

Chennaiyin FC win: 1

Draw: 0

Predicted Lineups

Punjab FC

Kiran Chemjong (GK) ; K Lhungdim, Suresh Meitei, Dimitros Chatziisaias, Nitesh Darjee; Prashant K, Ashis Pradhan, Nikhil Prabhu, Krishnananda Singh; Jordan Wilmar Gil, Luka Majcen.

Chennaiyin FC

Debjit Mazumdar (GK); Bikash Yumnam, Cirkovic, Ryan Edwards, Ankit Mukherjee; Ayush Adhikari, Jiteshwor Singh; Ninthoi Meetei, Rafa Crivellaro, Vincy Barreto, Conor Shields.

Players to Watch

Suresh Meitei (Punjab FC)

Suresh Meitei has become a revelation ever since his introduction in the season. The Manipuri defender has hardly put a foot wrong and is not afraid to throw and put his body on the line for his team.  The 29 year-old has a whooping 35 clearances and four blocks in the 5 games.

Rafael Crivellaro (Chennaiyin FC)

Owen Coyle is set to rely once more on the expertise of his seasoned midfielder, Rafael Crivellaro, as he seeks to unleash his creative prowess against the solid defense of Punjab FC. The Brazilian playmaker, boasting a commendable record of 3 goals and 5 assists in the current season, will undoubtedly be eager to enhance his number in the upcoming Monday fixture.

Did you know?

• Punjab FC joins East Bengal FC and NorthEast United FC as the third team in ISL history to go winless in the first 10 games of a season.

Telecast

The Punjab FC vs. Chennaiyin FC game kicks off at 8:00 PM IST on December 18 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Live telecast is available on the Sports18 Network (Sports18 1/VH1 Channel), and live streaming can be accessed on the JioCinema app. International viewers can use OneFootball to stream the game.

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