Chennaiyin FC vs East Bengal FC Live: Confirmed lineups & pre-match updates for ISL 2026-27
East Bengal beat Chennaiyin FC 3-1 at the Marina Arena in the ISL 2025-26 season.
Matchweek 5 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season will see East Bengal travel to Chennai to face the Marina Machans in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium this Saturday.
Both clubs are on different trajectories in the points table, with Chennaiyin FC more desperate to get their first win of the season.
The Stakes
Chennaiyin FC
Chennaiyin FC to host their next ISL clash against East Bengal FC at home.Photo: R. Parthibhan / FS Media Pro / ISL
Clifford Miranda’s side are yet to taste a win in the ISL 2026-27 season. Their goalless draw to Kerala Blasters means that they are currently on 2 points from four league games and are 12th in the points table.
Chennaiyin FC have played good football, especially in their last two games against Mohun Bagan and KBFC. However, the Marina Machans have not been able to finish their chances, in what seems to be a similar story to last season.
East Bengal
East Bengal looks for another win to climb to the top of the table.The Red and Gold Brigade, on the other hand, has had a wonderful start to their campaign, scoring 9 goals in 2 ISL games. A 5-1 win over Inter Kashi and a 4-0 win over Churchill Brothers mean that the Kolkata club will walk into the game as favourites.
However, their form in the AFC Champions League 2 has not been the best. East Bengal’s late 2-0 loss to Al-Seeb on Tuesday will leave their players and supporters hurting. Also, their recovery will be shorter going into the hot and humid conditions in Chennai.
Team News
Chennaiyin FC: Glan Martins, Maheson Singh, Vivek S and Vignesh Dakshnimamurthy are on the injury list. Emmanuel Imanishimwe received a red card against the Kerala Blasters and will be suspended on Saturday.
East Bengal: Anwar Ali was injured on Tuesday and is unlikely to play.
Head-to-Head Record
Games played – 12
Won by Chennaiyin FC – 3
Won by East Bengal – 4
Draws – 5
Predicted Lineup
Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)
Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Muhammed Saheef, Dippendu Biswas, Nuno Reis, Namgyal Bhutia, Ayush Chhetri, Nikola Stojanovic, Madih Talal, Brison Fernandes, Irfan Yadwad, Ramon Tanque
East Bengal (4-3-3)
Prabhsukhan Gill (GK), Jay Gupta, Diego Zivulic, Sandip Mandi, Lalchungnunga, Edmund Lalrindika, Mohammed Rashid, Jeakson Singh, Bipin Singh, Dani Ramirez, Ake Loba
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