Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC Preview: Predicted Lineups, Team News | ISL 2026-27
The Marina Machans defeated Kerala Blasters in the ISL 2025-26 season.
The must-watch fixture in matchweek 4 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season will see Southern rivals Kerala Blasters travel to play Chennaiyin FC at the Marina Arena.
The Marina Machans have already lost to their other Southern counterparts, Bengaluru FC; hence, this will be a must-win fixture in the eyes of their supporters.
Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, will have the backing of their travelling fans in Chennai as the two teams lock horns at 5:00 pm on Saturday.
The Stakes
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Chennaiyin FC
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Clifford Miranda’s side started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against FC Goa but the 2-0 loss to Bengaluru FC brought morale down amongst their supporters. Though they lost 1-0 to Mohun Bagan on Monday, Chennaiyin dominated the Mariners throughout the game; however, they couldn’t take their chances.
It has been ages since Chennaiyin FC got a strong start to their ISL campaign, and this season is no exception. Goalscoring seems to be the biggest challenge for the Marina Machans, and if they are able to correct this, Chennai will certainly dominate the game in front of their home supporters.
Kerala Blasters
Ashley Westwood’s side started their ISL campaign with a win over Inter Kashi. However, a 4-1 loss to NorthEast United and a goalless draw against Mumbai City have somewhat halted Kerala’s momentum. The Blasters are currently 6th in the ISL 2026-27 points table, and a win will propel them towards the top four.
While KBFC will be charged up for this Southern derby, a lack of pre-season might hurt them as the game progresses. Expect the Blasters to play on the counter as Chennaiyin will likely hold the ball for the majority of the match.
Team News
Chennaiyin FC: Glan Martins, Maheson Singh, and Vignesh Dakshnimamurthy are on the injury list.
Kerala Blasters: Bikash Yumnam is injured and will be unavailable on Saturday.
Head-to-Head Record
Games played – 25
Won by Chennaiyin FC – 8
Won by Kerala Blasters – 8
Draws – 9
Both teams have a balanced Head-to-Head stat, however, Chennaiyin FC have dominated this fixture at their home turf, having picked up five wins against the Blasters.
Predicted Lineups
Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)
Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Muhammed Saheef, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Laldinpuia, Namgyal Bhutia, Ayush Chhetri, Nikola Stojanovic, Madih Talal, Brison Fernandes, Irfan Yadwad, Ramon Tanque
Kerala Blasters (4-3-3)
Amrinder Singh (GK), Naocha Singh, Aibanbha Dohling, James Bolton, Hormipam, Freddy, Nobojsa Kosovic, Adrian Luna, Mohammad Sanan, Korou Singh, Momo Yansane
Players to Watchout
Nikola Stojanovic (Chennaiyin FC)
Nikola Stojanovic, Ayush Chhetri, and Madih Talal dominated the midfield battle for Chennaiyin FC against Mohun Bagan. While CFC couldn’t get a goal to show for their efforts, their midfield trio looks set.
While all the eyeballs will be on the flamboyant Talal to create chances against the Kerala Blasters, Nikola Stojanovic will be playing the box-to-box role and will be responsible for dominating the midfield battles. If Chennaiyin are to get the win, expect Nikola to be at his very best once again.
Adrian Luna (Kerala Blasters)
It is no secret that Adrian Luna is the fan favourite amongst the Kerala Blasters’ supporters. The Uruguayan has 3 goals and 6 assists in his 7 games against Chennaiyin FC, and he is one of the biggest reasons why the Blasters were able to claw their way back into this rivalry.
Expect Luna to be at his creative best against his favourite opposition in the Indian Super League.
Did you Know?
- Chennaiyin FC beat Kerala Blasters 0-1 in Kochi last season
- Kerala Blasters won 1-3 against CFC at the Marina Arena in the 2024-25 season, which was their only win in Chennai so far
- Chennaiyin FC have scored just one goal from 54 shots that their players have taken in three ISL 2026-27 games so far
- The fixture between Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters has ended thrice in a goalless draw at the Marina Arena
Telecast Details
The ISL 2026-27 match between Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, 31st October 2026. The match will kick off at 5:00 PM IST.
The ISL match will be live-streamed globally on Indian Super League’s Youtube Channel and the Indian audience can also watch it on Sony LIV. You can also watch the match on TV as it will be broadcasted on Sony Ten 2
When and where will the Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2026-27 match take place?
The ISL 2026-27 match between Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. The match will kick off at 5:00 PM IST.
Where can fans watch the Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2026-27 match live?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Sony Ten 2 on television, while live streaming will be available on Sony LIV. The match will also be streamed globally on the Indian Super League’s official YouTube channel.
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