Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters FC lineups, team news, prediction and preview

Both Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters will be eager to bag all the three points and end the season on a good note.

Indian Super League (ISL) action returns to the City of Pearls as Hyderabad FC are all set to host Kerala Blasters FC in their upcoming fixture as they welcome them at the GMC Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad. The match week 26 game is scheduled for 12th March, 2025 for two teams that are playing for pride before the end of their season.

Both clubs are fiercely determined to climb the league standings and finish their seasons on a positive note. While the Nawabs are eager to distance themselves from the bottom of the table, the Tuskers are going to be equally motivated to secure all three points as well.

The Stakes

Hyderabad FC

Despite having a combination of young talent and good foreigners within their squad, the Nawabs have faced challenges converting their potential into goal-scoring opportunities. A struggle to create goal-scoring opportunities has been evident in their previous fixture against Punjab FC. The lack of finishing especially in the final third has proven to be a recurring issue when chances are provided. This inconsistency in the final third has prevented the team from capitalizing on their attacking in a lot of matches

Hyderabad FC have also struggled to maintain momentum following goal-scoring successes, frequently conceding shortly after halftime. In order to rectify these deficiencies and achieve a positive outcome in their upcoming fixture, Hyderabad FC must show better communication and a more disciplined defensive structure.

Kerala Blasters FC

Kerala Blasters’ recent form has been a rollercoaster ride. They experienced a significant setback with a heavy 3-0 home defeat against the league leaders Mohunbagan Super Giant, followed by a 2-0 loss to FC Goa. However, they demonstrated their fighting spirit by securing a hard-fought draw against Jamshedpur FC, and then bounced back with an impressive victory over Mumbai City. While their performances have often been strong, they have struggled to maintain a consistent goal-scoring threat throughout matches. The team’s reliance on Jesus Jimenez and Peprah for goals has been evident. Currently occupying the ninth position in the league table,The Tuskers will be eager to finish the season on a high note. They will be looking to address their scoring concerns and show a more consistent performance in their last fixture of the season.

Team News and Injury updates

Hyderabad FC heads into the match with a complete roster, while Kerala Blasters will be without Jesus Jiminez due to his absence

Head-to-Head

Total games played : 12

Hyderabad FC wins: 5

Kerala Blasters FC wins: 6

Draws : 1

Predicted lineups

Hyderabad FC (4-2-3-1)

Arshdeep Singh (GK); Alex Saji, Stefan Sapic, Abdul Rabeeh, Manoj Mohammed; Ayush Adhikari, Andrei Alba; Ramhlunchhunga, Joseph Sunny, Devendra Murgaokar; Edmilson Correia

Kerala Blasters FC (4-2-3-1)

Kamaljit Singh (GK); Naocha Singh, Alexandre Coeff, Dusan Lagator, Aibanbha Dohling; Danish Farooq, Vibin Mohanan, Lalthanmawia Renthlei, Adrian Luna; Korou Singh, Ishan Pandita

Players to watch for

Ramhlunchhunga (Hyderabad FC)

Ramhlunchhunga has proven to be one of the biggest asset to Hyderabad FC despite being one of their younger players, consistently showing an impactful presence on the pitch. His exceptional pace and agility allow him to outplay his opponents with ease, creating space and exploiting the opposition’s defence.

As the key architect of the team’s attack, Chhunga’s ability to exploit defenses is evident in his 26 chances created and 15 shots on target. Despite only contributing 2 goals and 3 assists, he has a great overall influence on the team’s attacking output.

Korou Singh (Kerala Blasters FC)

Korou Singh has emerged as a standout talent for Kerala Blasters this season, consistently displaying impressive quality in midfield. Despite his youth, his on-field maturity beats his experience. While his playmaking abilities are evident, with four assists and 13 chances created, and he consistently finds himself in scoring positions, his finishing requires more improvement. With two goals to his name, he has the potential to become a more prolific scorer. Korou’s ability to create opportunities and control the midfield will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge for Hyderabad FC.

Did you know?

• Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters FC have not drawn any of their last 12 matches against each other
• Adrian Luna has created the most big chances for Kerala Blasters FC (7)
• Noah Sadaoui has the most shots on target per match for Kerala Blasters FC (1.7)
• Both the teams Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches

Telecast details

The Hyderabad FC VS Kerala Blasters FC game kicks off at 07:30 PM IST, at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad on March 12th 2025.Live telecast of the fixture will be available on Sports18 Network (Sports18 1/VH1 Channel). 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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