Kalinga Super Cup 2024: East Bengal vs Jamshedpur FC: Preview, Predicted lineup, injury news, H2H, telecast details

Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal FC are both vying for their first Super Cup title.

In the opening semi-final of the Kalinga Super Cup 2024, a soaring East Bengal will square off against the fairytale-knitting Jamshedpur FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

East Bengal, led by coach Carles Cuadrat, will face Jamshedpur FC with a strong sense of confidence following their triumph over bitter rivals Mohun Bagan in the Kolkata Derby last week. Conversely, since the departure of their former manager Scott Cooper, Jamshedpur FC have found their foot with Khalid Jamil’s tactical acumen.

After winning all three of their group-stage matches, both teams are at the top of their form. With unwavering intent and determination, they both pose a formidable threat to one another as they hope to bag their first Super Cup title.

Kickoff

January 24, 2024 19:30 IST

Form

East Bengal FC (in all competitions): D-D-W-W-W

Jamshedpur FC (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Cleiton Silva (East Bengal FC)

With his deft dribbles and freedom of movement, the Brazilian forward will surely be the main player in this match. In the Kolkata Derby last week, Cleiton, a player who displays a prolific scoring ability from both inside and outside the 18-yard box, scored a brace against Mohun Bagan, their bitter rivals.

He has already scored four goals in this year’s Super Cup and will aim to add to his tally against Jamshedpur also.

Daniel Chima Chukwu (Jamshedpur FC)

The Men of Steel will be led by the exceptional Nigerian striker against East Bengal FC on January 24 in Bhubaneswar. Daniel Chima Chuku has already netted the ball home three times in this Super Cup. Chukwu was shown a red card and was unable to play against Shillong Lajong FC after a tackle on Leskovic during the last minutes of the match against Kerala Blasters FC.

Jamshedpur FC won the match 3-2, thanks to a brace from Chima’s stealth artillery. Carles Cuadrat’s team may be seriously threatened by Jamshedpur FC’s #99, a player who could end their hopes of winning the Super Cup.

Match Facts

• This is East Bengal FC’s third season in the Super Cup and their second time in the knockouts.
• This will be the maiden tie between these two teams in the Super Cup.

Injury Update and Team News

Daniel Chima Chukwu will be making a return to the squad after missing the last game against Shillong Lajong due to suspension. As far as injuries are concerned, there is no update as such from either side.

Head-to-Head

Total matches played – 7

East Bengal FC wins – 2

Jamshedpur FC wins – 2

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup

East Bengal FC (4-3-3)

Prabhsukhan Gill, Mohamad Rakip, Jose Pardo, Hijazi Maher, Nishu Kumar, Saúl Crespo, Ajay Chhetri, Souvik Chakraborty, Cleiton Silva, Javier Siverio, Nandhakumar Sekar

Jamshedpur FC (4-1-3-2)

TP Rehnesh, Pratik Chaudhari, Muhammed Uvais, Provat Lakra, Germanpreet Singh, Elsinho, Jeremy Manzorro, Rei Tachikawa, Imran Khan, Len Doungel, Daniel Chima Chukwu

Live Telecast

The East Bengal vs Jamshedpur FC game will be streamed live on JioCinema.

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