ISL 2023-24: FC Goa vs Hyderabad FC: Preview, Predicted lineup, injury news, H2H, telecast details

FC Goa will be targeting one of the top two ISL spots.

FC Goa will welcome a struggling Hyderabad FC in their next Indian Super League (ISL) contest at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday. The Gaurs have already secured their 2023-24 playoff berth but finishing in the top two places will be on the agenda. 

Manolo Marquez, head coach of FC Goa, will likely field a strong team against his former employers as he will look to secure three points. As for the Nizams, they are playing for pride and might spoil FCG’s chances of a top-two finish by causing an upset.

The Stakes

FC Goa

FC Goa are still in with a chance of winning the ISL Shield or finishing second behind the league leaders by the end of the season. The top two teams go into the semi-finals directly, avoiding the knockout fixtures before them.

Hyderabad FC

Hyderabad FC have nothing left to play for but their pride. Thangboi Singto will expect his band of young Indian footballers to give a good account of themselves as the club stares at an uncertain future. 

Injury & Team News

There are no recent injuries reported in the camps.

Head to Head

Total Matches Played – 9

FC Goa wins – 4

Hyderabad FC wins – 3

Draws – 2

Predicted Lineups

FC Goa (4-2-3-1)

Dheeraj Singh (GK), Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Nim Dorjee Tamang, Jay Gupta, Carl McHugh, Rowllin Borges, Boris Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Noah Sadaoui, Carlos Martinez 

Hyderabad FC (4-2-3-1)

Laxmikant Kattimani (GK), Sajad Hussain Parray, Alex Saji, Joao Victor, Jeremy Zohminghlua, Lalchhanhima Sailo, Mark Zothanpuia, Ramhlunchhunga, Makan Winkle Chote, Abdul Rabeeh, Joseph Sunny

Players to Watch

Noah Sadaoui (FC Goa)

Noah Sadaoui has the capability of changing the complexion of a game single-handedly. The attacker has scored six goals, joint-most for the Gaurs in the ongoing ISL season. Hyderabad FC defenders must limit his influence in the upcoming contest.

Makan Winkle Chote (Hyderbad FC)

Makan Winkle Chote is one of the most promising young players from Hyderabad FC’s line-up. The attacking midfielder has the creativity and the tenacity to become a brilliant player going forward. He would like to impress against his former employers on Friday.

Did You Know?

• Manolo Marquez won the ISL 2021-22 Trophy with Hyderabad FC.
• Makan Winkle Chote played for FC Goa for three years before joining the Nizams.
• Odei Onaindia and Nim Dorjee Tamang played for Hyderabad FC before joining the Gaurs.

Telecast

The FC Goa vs Hyderabad FC game kicks off at 07:30 PM (IST), at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai on April 5, 2024. The live telecast will be available on the Sports18 Network (Sports18 1/VH1 channel) and the live streaming of the game will be available on the JioCinema app. Viewers from abroad can use OneFootball to stream the game.

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