ISL 2023-24: Jamshedpur FC vs Kerala Blasters FC: Preview, Predicted lineup, injury news, H2H, telecast details

Eyes turn towards the ISL after a disappointing international break for Indian football fans.

Jamshedpur FC are set to welcome Kerala Blasters FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex for their upcoming ISL 2023-24 fixture on 30 March 2024. Indian football fans desperately need to forget the recent disappointing performances by the men’s football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the club football action takes the stage at the perfect time for them. 

Kerala Blasters FC are on a terrible run and a visit to the Furnace is not the most ideal. The hostile stadium brings out the best in the Men of Steel who will be looking to bolster their chances of a playoff spot.

Here is what to look out for from the Jamshedpur FC vs Kerala Blasters FC clash:

Stakes

Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur FC playing at home will back themselves to secure three points and stay in the hunt for the sixth playoff spot. Four places have already been confirmed and Kerala Blasters FC look favourites to notch the fifth spot.

Kerala Blasters FC

Kerala Blasters FC must end their two-match losing run. A win will ensure their place in the ISL 2023-24 playoffs. However, coming away with a point from the Furnace will not be the worst result for the Yellow Army.

Injury & Team news

Daniel Chima Chukwu will be unavailable for selection (for Jamshedpur FC) after receiving a red card in the previous match. Kerala Blasters have no other new injury concerns coming back from the international break.

Head to Head

Total matches played – 15

Jamshedpur FC wins – 3 

Kerala Blasters FC wins – 5

Draws – 7

Predicted Lineups

Jamshedpur FC (4-2-3-1)

Rehenesh TP (GK), Provat Lakra, Pratik Chaudhari, PC Laldinpuia, Muhammed Uvais, Jeremy Manzorro, Elsinho, Imran Khan, Rei Tachikawa, Mohammad Sanan, Javier Siverio

Kerala Blasters FC (4-4-2)

Karanjit Singh (GK), Sandeep Singh, Pritam Kotal, Milos Drincic, Prabir Das, Daisuke Sakai, Jeakson Singh, Vibin Mohanan, Rahul KP, Fedor Cernych, Dimitrios Diamantakos

Players to Watch

Jeremy Manzorro (Jamshedpur FC)

Jeremy Manzorro is the key figure in Jamshedpur FC’s line-up. The midfield maestro has been instrumental for the side, scoring goals in vital situations. He has managed five goals already in his debut ISL season and is one to watch out for in this upcoming clash.

Dimitrios Diamantakos (Kerala Blasters FC)

Dimitrios Diamantakos is currently the joint-top goal-scorer in the ongoing season of the Indian Super League with 12 goals. He scored a brace in the previous outing against Mohun Bagan and will be a major threat going into the match against Jamshedpur FC.

Did You Know?

• Kerala Blasters FC have reached the ISL final on three occasions.
• Jamshedpur FC have scored 18 goals while Kerala Blasters FC have scored 19 in all of their previous meetings.
• The JRD Tata Sports Complex has a capacity of 40,000 but is limited to 24,424.

Telecast

The Jamshedpur FC vs Kerala Blasters FC game kicks off at 7:30 PM IST at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur, on Saturday, 30 March, 2024. Live telecast of the fixture will be available on the 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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