Inter Kashi vs Odisha FC Preview - Team news, lineups | ISL 2026-27
Vaz Pintoβs Kashi eye first win of season against Purushothamanβs Juggernauts
The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pune, gears up to host the second game of the second matchweek of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season, where home team Inter Kashi and former Super Cup champions, Odisha FC in what is set to be a thrilling contest between the two teams.
Inter Kashi are coming off a 2-0 defeat to Kerala Blasters in the opening matchweek of the Indian Super League. Goals from Vibin and Andre Green saw the Tuskers clinch all three points from Pune. The Varanasi outfit had the most set pieces and had three shots on target but failed to score any goal.
The Juggernauts began their ISL season against Punjab FC in the national capital, where they lost 2-1 to a last minute winner from RaphaΓ«l Messi Bouli. This will be their second consecutive away game before taking on the Highlanders in Bhubaneswar. They are led by the veteran coach, T. G. Purushothaman, who will be keen to go all guns blazing to get a win in Pune.
Vaz Pinto will eye his first home win for Kashi, while T. G. Purushothaman will leave no stone unturned to take Pune with all three points. Who will emerge victorious? Will it be T. G. Purushothamanβs experience or Pintoβs tactics? We have to wait and find out.
The Stakes
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Inter Kashi
It is never easy playing your home games kilometres away in a different city and state. But the Varanasi outfit have shown a lot of resilience to be playing in the ISL this season. Amid FIFA transfer bans and deadlines, Inter Kashi assembled an all Indian squad for their 2026-27 ISL season.
They have an experienced coach, Carlos Vaz Pinto, who previously worked with Sreenidi Deccan in the second tier. But the top tier has not been kinder to the Portuguese, whose side played well against the Blasters, despite a 2-0 defeat in home.
The experience of Pratik Chaudhari, Albino Gomes and Nischal Chandan will be tasked with the responsibility of getting a clean sheet, whereas captain Passi, Rosenberg Gabriel and Manvir Singh will go all guns blazing to score goals.
Odisha FC
The Juggernauts will be on hostile turf for two games before hosting the Highlanders for the first home game in Bhubaneswar. After taking on Punjab FC in the national capital, the Kalinga Warriors are Maharashtra-bound, where they will take on Inter Kashi in Pune.
They are led by the experienced T. G. Purushothaman, who has previously been at the helm of Kerala Blasters FC. They have assembled a strong squad, acquiring the services of Stephen Eze, Hrithik Tiwari, and Everton for the big tournament ahead.
Since their loss to Punjab FC on 14th October, Odisha FC will look to turn the tide in their favour, and score a few points against a demoralized Inter Kashi after their 2-0 loss to Kerala Blasters.
Team News
With this being the second game of the ISL 2026/27 season for both teams, Odisha FC are expected to have a fully fit squad for this match.
However, Bikash Yumnam will be absent for Inter Kashi due to injury concerns.
Head-to-Head
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Predicted Lineups
Inter Kashi (4-3-3)
Albino Gomes (GK); Dinliana, Pratik Chaudhari, Nishchal Chandan, D Aritra; Hitesh Sharma, Wayne Vaz, Jitendra Singh; Sumeet Passi, Manvir Singh, Rosenberg Gabriel
Odisha FC (4-2-3-1)
Hrithik Tiwari (GK); Edwin Vanspaul, Stephen Eze, Thoiba Singh, Saviour Gama; Giorgi Aburjania, Puitea; Mahmoud Eid, Rahim Ali, Nandha Kumar Sekar; Everton
Players to Watchout
Albino Gomes (Inter Kashi)
After failing to keep a clean sheet in the last game, the Goan custodian will be keen to clinch his first clean sheet of the season against the Juggernauts. The goalkeeper with the most penalty saves in the history of the Indian Super League is a massive signing for the Warriors of Kashi.
Gomes was recently seen between the sticks for India against Uruguay in the FIFA International Friendly fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. He impressed a lot during his previous stint with Jamshedpur FC.
Everton Nascimento (Odisha FC)
The Brazilian centre forward from Alagoas will be keen to go all guns blazing against an all Indian Kashi defence. He played a crucial role in helping PSM Makassar become the champions of Indonesiaβs top tier, racking up an impressive 14 goals and 6 assists in that season.
He also brings extensive experience playing at the top tier in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Indonesia. He featured in the AFC Cup during his stint with clubs in Southeast Asia. He will be Odishaβs go-to man for scoring goals, and Purushothaman will rely a lot on him up front.
Telecast details
The match between Inter Kashi and Odisha FC will take place on October 17, 2026, at the Balewadi Stadium, Pune, at 5:00 PM IST.
The match will be shown live on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD and will be available to stream digitally for free on YouTube.
When are Inter Kashi facing Odisha FC in ISL 2026-27?
Inter Kashi vs Odisha FC will take place on October 17, 2026, in the second match of the ISL 2026-27 opening matchweek. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 PM IST.
Where can fans watch Inter Kashi vs Odisha FC live?
The match will be broadcast live on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD, with free digital streaming available on YouTube.
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