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

A spot in the ISL semi-finals awaits the winner of this knockout fixture.

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FC Goa are set to clash with Chennaiyin FC in the upcoming knockout playoff fixture as the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs commence. The contest is set to take place at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on 20 April 2024 which gives a slight home advantage to the Gaurs who finished third in the league stage.

The Marina Machans will be under pressure facing a side, in their backyard, that has been undefeated in the last five matches. Having said that, the nature of the knockout fixture tends to produce surprising results and Manolo Marquez will be wary of any complacency.

Preparations have been intense at both clubs for the most important fixture of the ongoing season yet. Here is a look at what to expect from the knockout fixture between FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC:

The Stakes

FC Goa

FC Goa narrowly missed out on a top-two finish in the 2023-24 ISL league stage which would have ensured a direct semi-final berth for them. The outfit has to deliver a trophy for the fans after bringing in the likes of Manolo Marquez and several other notable players at the start of the season. This is what the highly ambitious FCG has been building towards, therefore, motivation is in abundance to win.

Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC will be the underdogs heading into this ISL playoff. Owen Coyle’s men had to fend off competition from several teams to reach this stage. The mood will be high in the camp after recent wins over teams like Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan, Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United. Therefore, the outfit will back itself to secure a win against the Gaurs after losing to them in the last league game of the season.

Injury & Team News

To be updated.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches Played – 25

FC Goa wins – 14

Chennaiyin FC wins – 9

Draws – 2

Predicted Lineups

FC Goa (4-2-3-1)

Dheeraj Singh (GK), Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onainida, Nim Dorjee Tamang, Jay Gupta, Borja Herrera, Rowlin Borges, Mohammad Yasir, Brandon Fernandes, Noah Sadaoui, Carlos Rodriguez

Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)

Debjit Majumder (GK), Ankit Mukherjee, Ryan Edwards, Sarthak Golui, Aakash Sangwan, Connor Shields, Jiteshwor Singh, Vincy Barretto, Rafael Crivellaro, Farukh Choudhary, Jordan Murray

Player to Watch

Brandon Fernandes (FC Goa)

Brandon Fernandes is enjoying a good spell. His recent performances have been impressive for the Gaurs. The skipper will be one to watch out for as he tries to add to his season’s tally of four assists. 

Rafael Crivellaro (Chennaiyin FC)

Rafael Crivellaro shoulders the responsibility of creating scoring chances for the attackers. His quality from corners and free-kicks is known and can hurt any opposition. FC Goa defenders must not allow him any space to operate in the goalmouth area to limit CFC’s attacking influence. 

Did You Know?

• FC Goa won both league games against Chennaiyin FC in the 2023-24 ISL campaign.
• The Gaurs are on a seven-match unbeaten streak.
• Chennaiyin FC won their first-ever ISL trophy by beating FC Goa in the final in 2015.

Telecast

The FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC game kicks off at 07:30 PM (IST), at Fatorda Stadium, Goa on 20 April 2024. The 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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