Kerala Blasters FC vs Jamshedpur FC lineups, team news, prediction & preview

The Blasters host the Red Miners at home in a decisive fixture.

Kerala Blasters FC are ready to take on Jamshedpur FC in their next home game of Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi on March 1, 2025 (Saturday).

When both sides met earlier in the season, Jamshedpur had the last laugh, with Pratik Chaudhari netting the decisive goal to secure the win for his side.

The Stakes

Kerala Blasters FC

This fixture is a crucial game for Kerala Blasters, as they must win all their remaining matches to keep their remote chances of advancing to the playoffs alive.

With three losses in their last five games, the Blasters are staring at an early end to their season. As time keeps running out, TG Purushothaman’s men will require help from results of other fixtures to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Jamshedpur FC

An away win against the Blasters could propel Jamshedpur to third place in the table, ahead of Bengaluru FC.

The Red Miners are still in the hunt for securing an automatic semi-final berth if they win all their remaining games. Coach Khalid Jamil’s men will be keen for some rest before the rigors of the ISL playoffs.

Injury and Team News

Kerala Blasters

Kerala Blasters will be without Noah Sadaoui due to injury.

Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur FC have no serious injury concerns.

Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 17

Kerala Blasters wins: 5

Jamshedpur FC wins: 4

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups

Kerala Blasters FC (4-4-2)

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

Jamshedpur FC (4-3-3)

Albino Gomes (GK); Nikhil Barla, Pratik Chaudhari, Lazar Cirkovic, Muhammed Uvais; Rei Tachikawa, Pronay Halder, Javi Hernandez; Imran Khan, Javier Siverio, Mohammed Sanan

Players to Watch

Jesus Jimenez (Kerala Blasters)

Jesus Jimenez will once again be a crucial presence in the box for Kerala Blasters. The forward has consistently found the net for his side and will lead the attack in this decisive game against Jamshedpur.

Mohammed Sanan (Jamshedpur FC)

The local boy from Malappuram will be in the spotlight as he faces the Tuskers on Saturday. Having already scored twice and registered an assist this season, he has been consistent, impactful, and crucial for Jamshedpur throughout the campaign.

Did you know?

• Kerala Blasters have opened the scoring in seven of their last eight games against Jamshedpur.
• Jamshedpur FC have not lost in their last three league encounters against Kerala Blasters.
• Kerala Blasters have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous three meetings against Jamshedpur FC.

Telecast Details

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture between Kerala Blasters and Jamshedpur FC will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on 1st March. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

The match will be telecast live on Sports 18 and will be available for streaming on Jio Hotstar. International viewers can also watch the match on the OneFootball app.

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