FC Goa aims to extend their unbeaten run away from home against Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC will play their first home game of the season on Sunday

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai will host its first game of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season as old foes Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa lock horns on Sunday.

The contest between these two sides has always delivered goals and we can expect the same this season as well.

The Stakes

Chennaiyin FC

The Marina Machans have had a slow start to their campaign following consecutive losses to Mumbai City and Mohun Bagan SG. A draw against Odisha FC helped them open their account, following which they beat Southern rivals Kerala Blasters 1-0 in Kochi.

Chennaiyin FC have 4 points from their 4 league games so far and are currently 10th in the points table. A win would help Clifford Miranda’s team to gain confidence as they enter the mid-season.

FC Goa

Manolo Marquez’s side are unbeaten in the tournament so far, having picked up 2 wins and 3 draws from their 5 ISL games so far. FC Goa started their campaign well but consecutive draws to East Bengal and Punjab FC have somewhat halted their momentum.

With 9 points in 5 games, Goa are still fighting it out for the title and a win against Chennaiyin FC will give them a big boost in their title aspirations.

Team News

There are no suspensions or major injury concerns in both the Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa squads ahead of this ISL game.

Head-to-Head Stats

Overall Head-to-Head Record between the two clubs stand as follows

Matches played in all competitions: 30

Won by Chennaiyin FC: 9

Won by FC Goa: 17

Games that ended in a draw: 4

Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa played out a 2-2 draw at the Marina Arena last season while the Gaurs won 2-0 at home.

Predicted Line-ups

Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)

Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Mandar Rao Desai, Elsinho, Pritam Kotal, Laldinliana Renthlei, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Alberto Noguera, Farukh Choudhary, Imran Khan, Irfan Yadwad, Inigo Martin

FC Goa (4-2-3-1)

Hrithik Tiwari (GK), Aakash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Pol Moreno, Boris Singh, Brison Fernandes, Ayush Chhetri, Sahil Tavora, Udanta Singh, Dejan Drazic, Ishan Pandita

Players to Watchout

Imran Khan (Chennaiyin FC)

The winger found the back of the net against Kerala Blasters to hand his side a 1-0 win in the Southern Derby. Imran Khan has been putting in quality crosses from the right, and his pace has complemented CFC during counterattacks.

However, Imran has to keep up his form to grow from here, and the game against Goa will be very important in that context.

Dejan Drazic (FC Goa)

Dejan Drazic continued his rich form in the last game against Punjab FC, taking his tally to four goals and one assist in 5 ISL matches.

The Serbian is FC Goa’s top scorer and has been his club’s biggest attacking threat. Drazic has been involved in every goal so far, and his presence gives his side a boost against Chennaiyin FC.

Did You Know?

• FC Goa are unbeaten in their last three matches at the Marina Arena
• Chennaiyin FC won just 3 of their 12 home games in the 2024-25 ISL season
• FC Goa have kept clean sheets in 3 of their 5 ISL games this season
• Chennaiyin FC are scheduled to play five games back-to-back at home, starting from their match against FC Goa

Telecast

The match between Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on Sunday (22nd March 2026). The game will kick-off at 5:00 pm IST.

In India, the match will be telecast on TV LIVE on the Sony Ten 2 channel. It will also be streamed online live on FanCode App.

Outside India, in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, the Indian Super League 2025–26 matches will be live-streamed on FanCode. Begin Watch is the official broadcast partner for the Indian Super League 2025–26 season in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.

In all other remaining countries, live streaming will be available on the FanCode YouTube channel.

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