Punjab FC vs Odisha FC: Head-to-head record ahead of ISL 2026-27
Five-goal thriller when these two sides last met
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi is all set to host the final fixture of the opening matchweek of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season, where home team Punjab FC are set to take on Odisha FC, also known as the Juggernauts, in what is set to be a thrilling contest between the two sides.
Odisha FC had a tough time last season and have made a lot of interesting signings by acquiring the services of Stephen Eze, Everton and Hrithik Tiwari. Former Kerala Blasters FC head coach T. G. Purushothaman is set to continue for the Juggernauts and will be keen to bring Odisha FC back to title contention.
On the other hand, Punjab FC were one of the title contenders until the final matchday last season. After Dilmperis parted ways to join the Mariners, the Shers roped in Pavlos Dermitzakis from Greece.
They have signed Raphael Messi Bouli, Diego Henrique Oliveira Raposo, Mickael Ramon and Vincent Malsa.
In this article, we turn back the hands of clock and find out what happened when these two sides last met. We also take a closer look at who held the upper hand when these two sides previously met.
Juggernauts dominated early meetings
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The first time these two sides met was in 2024, when Punjab FC were playing their debut season in the ISL. The Kalinga Warriors were led by Sergio Lobera, and the Shers had Staikos Vergetis in the dugout. The first encounter between these sides had a solitary goal from Roy Krishna, and Odisha won all three points.
In the same season, when Odisha FC hosted Punjab, they won the game 3-1. Diego Mauricio’s opener was neutralised by Madih Talal, but Isak and Mauricio scored two quick goals as Odisha won the game.
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Shers have close edge over Kalinga Warriors
Despite Odisha holding an upper hand in the early meetings, they are winless against Punjab in the last four meetings. Three of them have been won by Punjab FC, whereas one game ended in a draw.
In the next season, Panagiotis Dilmperis took over the helm and got the better of Odisha 2-1 after strikes from Nihal and Leon. In the away fixture, Punjab had to settle for a 1-1 draw. These two sides met again in Super Cup where Punjab FC thrashed Odisha 3-0.
The last time these two sides met, it was a five-goal thriller. The game was tied 1-1, and then Bede Osuji scored in the 89th minute that was followed by two stoppage time goals from Kartik Hantal and Dani Ramirez as Punjab FC won the game 3-2.
Overall Head to Head Record
- Total games: 06
- Punjab FC won: 03
- Odisha FC won: 02
- Draws: 01
Overall, the head to head between these two sides sees Punjab FC having a slight upper hand. Just one fixture ended in a draw and there has been no goalless draw ever when these two sides met.
Goals have been plenty in this fixture. A total of 18 goals, clocking an average of three goals per game, have been scored in this fixture. Diego Mauricio, Isak and Nihal Sudeesh are the joint top goalscorers in this fixture, with two goals each.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab FC and Odisha FC?
Punjab FC have won three of their six meetings against Odisha FC, while the Juggernauts have won two matches. One game ended in a draw.
Who are the joint top goalscorers in Punjab FC vs Odisha FC fixtures?
Diego Mauricio, Isak and Nihal Sudeesh are the joint top goalscorers in this fixture, with two goals each.
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