Inter Kashi vs SC Delhi Preview - Team news, lineups | ISL 2026-27

Warriors of Kashi eye the first win of the season with a win over Phoenix in Pune.

The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, Maharashtra, gears up to host the Indian Super League 2026-27 season fixture where home team Inter Kashi and Durand Cup semi-finalists SC Delhi will meet in what is set to be a thrilling contest between the two teams.

The Varanasi-based outfit find themselves at the bottom of the points table with just a solitary point in the first four games. With three defeats and one draw, Vaz Pinto’s side must get back to winning ways before it’s too late. They have scored thrice and conceded ten goals in four games.

After two consecutive defeats, SC Delhi are unbeaten in the last two games. They are coming after a 1-1 draw against FC Goa and clinched a 3-2 win over Mumbai City FC in the most recent fixture. They are placed eighth currently, but a win can take them to the top six.

We can expect this to be a neck-and-neck contest between two sides, who are hungry for win. For Inter Kashi, a win is mandatory to not let their playoff hopes diminish early whereas SC Delhi will be keen to capitalise on their winning momentum.

The Stakes

Inter Kashi

It has not been an optimistic start so far for the Portuguese gaffer, who has previously managed Sreenidi Deccan in the second tier. But the top tier of Indian football presents unique challenges, and Inter Kashi, with their all-Indian squad, has massively underperformed.

After a 2-0 defeat to Kerala Blasters, the Uttar Pradesh outfit clinched their first point of the season after holding Odisha FC to a 1-1 draw. They succumbed to a 5-1 defeat to reigning champions East Bengal.

In their most recent clash, Inter Kashi are coming off a 2-1 defeat to FC Goa. The silver lining in the cloud has been the fact that Kashi has scored goals in all of their last three encounters.

SC Delhi

SC Delhi’s current ranking in the points table do not reflect how valorous they have been so far in the tournament. Despite conceding defeats in the first two games against Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC, they were the ones to break the deadlock in both the games.

They settled for a 1-1 draw against FC Goa and in their most recent encounter against the Islanders, Tomasz Tchorz’s side went on to score two goals in stoppage time to win it all in the Financial Capital of India.

SC Delhi’s current form suggests that they are the favourites to win the game. But the Polish gaffer will be wise to not take Inter Kashi lightly at home.

Team News

Both teams have a fully fit and available squad for the next match. However, it will be interesting to see if Vaz Pinto starts Chhikara or prefers someone else in the number nine role.

Head-to-Head

• Total Matches – 01
• Inter Kashi wins – 00
• SC Delhi wins – 00
• Draws – 01

Predicted Lineups

Inter Kashi (4-2-3-1)

Albino Gomes (GK); Dinliana, Pratik Chaudhari, N Chandan, Aritra Das; Jitu Singh, Wayne Vaz; Rosenberg Gabriel, Sumit Passi, Thoi Singh; Sreekuttan VS

SC Delhi (4-2-3-1)

Nora Fernandes (GK); Lamgoulen Semkholun, Viafara, C Fernandes, Manoj Mohammed; K Sourav, Hnamte, Azhar; Pena, Rodriguinho, Aimen

Players to Watch Out For

Sumeet Passi (Inter Kashi)

Passi has been one of the impressive players for Inter Kashi so far. The Inter Kashi captain has led his team from the front and scored a goal in the last game against FC Goa.

He has tonnes of experience having previously played for teams like Jamshedpur FC, Punjab FC and East Bengal FC. Passi offers that positional flexibility for Inter Kashi as he can be deployed as a full back or right midfielder apart from playing in his preferred number 10 role.

Juan Pena (SC Delhi)

The Colombian winger has found the back of the net in the last two games for SC Delhi. The Phoenix were trailing 2-1 in regulation time but Rodriguinho’s goal inspired by Pena’s strike in the stoppage time led SC Delhi to win the game 3-2 against the Islanders.

Pena brings South American flair and quick decision-making to the final third. He will be a key player to watch out for as SC Delhi eyes extending their unbeaten streak to three when they take on Kashi in Pune.

Telecast details

The match between Inter Kashi vs SC Delhi will take place on November 7, 2026, at the Balewadi Stadium in 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.

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