Chennaiyin FC vs East Bengal FC lineups, team news, prediction and preview

Owen Coyle’s Chennaiyin FC will be keen to bounce back when they play East Bengal.

A reborn East Bengal side will travel to Chennai on Saturday 7th December 2024 to face off against Chennaiyin FC. Both sides are in contrasting forms but will be equally hungry to raise the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) points table.

The Stakes

Chennaiyin FC

Owen Coyle’s side are coming into the game on the back of consecutive losses against the Kerala Blasters and Mohun Bagan. The Marina Machans are currently on 12 points from 10 ISL games and will be keen to turn their season around by picking a few wins.

East Bengal

The Red and Gold brigade picked up their first win of the 2024-25 ISL season by beating NorthEast United 1-0 last weekend. East Bengal are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions. However, in terms of the ISL points table, Oscar Bruzon’s side are at the bottom with just 4 points from 8 ISL games.

Injury Concerns and Team News

Chennaiyin FC: There are no injury concerns or suspensions in the squad.

East Bengal: Lalchungnunga was sent off against NorthEast United and he will be suspended for the game against Chennaiyin FC.

Head-to-head

Number of games played: 8

Chennaiyin FC wins: 2

East Bengal wins: 1

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)

Mohammad Nawaz (GK); Bikash Yumnam, Ryan Edwards, PC Laldinpuia, Laldinliana Renthlei, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Elsinho Diaz, Connor Shields, Farukh Choudhary, Irfan Yadwad, Wilmar Jordan Gil

East Bengal (4-4-2)

Prabhsukhan Gil (GK); Mohammad Rakip, Anwar Ali, Hector Yuste, Nishu Kumar, Jeakson Singh, Saul Crespo, Souvik Chakrabarti, PV Vishnu, Madih Talal, Dimitrios Diamantakos

Players to Watch

Connor Shields (Chennaiyin FC)

The Scotsman has scored a goal and provided four assists in nine ISL games so far. Shields has created the most chances in the 2024-25 ISL season so far. To add to this, the Chennaiyin FC star runs tirelessly to get the ball back in the midfield.

Dimitrios Diamantakos (East Bengal)

The East Bengal striker has rediscovered his form in recent games. Dimitrios Diamantakos has scored six goals in his last six games for the Kolkata club in all competitions and will be the key player for his side on Saturday.

Did You Know?

• East Bengal have not won at the Marina Arena against Chennaiyin FC.
• Chennaiyin FC are yet to register a home win in the 2024-25 ISL season. This will be their fourth game at home.
• So far, East Bengal have scored the joint least number of goals (5) in the 2024-25 ISL season.
• Chennaiyin FC have kept just one clean sheet in their 10 ISL games this season.

Telecast

The Chennaiyin FC vs East Bengal match will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on Saturday (7th December 2024). The game will kick off at 5:00 pm IST.

The match will be shown live on Sports 18 and Star Sports 3. It will also be streamed online on Jio Cinema. International viewers can also watch the game on One Football App.

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