Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC lineups, team news, prediction and preview

Chennaiyin FC and Odisha FC are outside the playoff spots in ISL 2024-25 standings.

Currently tenth in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 standing, an out-of-form Chennaiyin FC side will welcome Odisha FC to the Marina Arena on Thursday. Both teams have not won their last two league games and will be looking to reverse their fortunes this week.

The Stakes

Chennaiyin FC 

Owen Coyle’s side suffered a 4-2 loss to Bengaluru FC at home to close out 2024. The Marina Machans have picked up 15 points from 14 ISL games so far and have lost five of their last six league games. With 10 games in hand, Chennaiyin FC would need to change their fortunes quickly to secure a playoff berth in ISL. 

Odisha FC

Sergio Lobera’s team lost 4-2 to FC Goa at the Kalinga Stadium to kick off the new year. Odisha FC are currently 7th in the table with 20 points from 14 ISL games. They have won just one of their last four league games and would be looking to change this on Thursday.

Injury Concerns and Team News

Chennaiyin FC: The Marina Machans don’t have any injuries or suspensions for their next game

Odisha FC: Ahmed Jahouh is suspended for the game against Chennaiyin FC after picking up a red card in the loss to FC Goa

Head-to-head

Total number of games: 11

Chennaiyin FC wins: 4

Odisha FC wins: 3

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)

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

Odisha FC (4-3-3)

Amrinder Singh (GK), Jerry Lalrinzuala, Mourtada Fall, Carlos Delgado, Amey Ranawade, Khawlhring Lalthathanga, Hugo Boumous, Raynier Fernandes, Jerry M, Rahim Ali, Diego Mauricio

Players to Watch

Irfan Yadwad (Chennaiyin FC)

Arguably the best Indian player for Chennaiyin FC this season, Irfan Yadwad has scored three goals and provided two assists in 14 ISL games this season. The 23-year-old has improved with every passing matchweek and will surely be a menace for Odisha FC’s backline. 

Hugo Boumous (Odisha FC)

The 27-year-old ISL veteran has scored three goals and provided four assists in 13 ISL games this season. With Ahmed Jahouh unavailable, Hugo Boumous will be the creator-in-chief in Odisha FC’s midfield and hence he will be the player to watch against Chennaiyin FC. 

Did You Know?

• Chennaiyin FC beat Odisha FC 3-2 in the reverse fixture at the Kalinga Stadium
• Odisha FC are unbeaten in their last three away games
• Chennaiyin FC have won just one of their six home games in the 2024-25 ISL season
• Odisha FC have scored eight goals in their last five ISL games while CFC have scored just three goals in their last 5 ISL games

Telecast

The Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC match will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on Thursday (9th January 2025). The game will kick off at 7:30 pm IST.

The match will be shown live on the Sports 18 network 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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