Punjab FC vs Odisha FC Preview, Predicted lineup, injury news, H2H, telecast details | ISL 2024-25

Punjab FC will play their first home game of the season in the Indian Super League (ISL), and they will welcome Odisha FC as both teams will play their second match of the season. This match will take place in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi and surely the home team will look to use their home advantage to get the win.

This will be an exciting match for sure as the Juggernauts will look to bounce back from the defeat, they faced against Chennaiyin FC. Both teams will look to give each other a tough time on the pitch and fans can expect an intense battle on the ground.

The Stakes

Punjab FC

The Shers will look to continue their winning run as they face the Juggernauts, in the last match they were able to get the three points in the injury-time of the game and this time around as well it will be a close match for sure.

Punjab FC’s star player Luka Majcen will be out due to an injury that he sustained in a previous match this is a big blow for them as Bakenga is still new to the league and will take some time to adapt and this creates a lot of problems for Punjab FC. This fixture is crucial for them as they will look to make their fans happy with a win over Lobera’s Odisha FC.

Odisha FC

Not many people expected the Juggernauts to lose at the home ground as Chennaiyin FC defeated them by 2-3. But under Lobera, Odisha are a tactically good team and they have the resources to get back to winning ways.

It won’t be easy for them to beat a team like Punjab FC, but they have to get something positive from this match to get the confidence back.

Injury and Team News

Punjab FC

Luka Majcen will be out for 6-8 weeks due an injury which he got against Kerala Blasters when Rakul KP recklessly collided with him it led to a jaw fracture.

Odisha FC

The Juggernauts don’t have any injury issues going into this match.

Head-to-Head

Matches Played – 2

Punjab FC wins – 0

Odisha FC wins – 2

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineups

Punjab FC (4-3-3)

Ravi Kumar(GK); Ivan Novoselec, Nikhil Prabhu, Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Vinit Rai; Ashish Pradhan, Filip Mrzljak, Abhishek Singh; Ezequiel Vidal, Nihal Sudeesh, Mushaga Bakenga

Odisha FC (4-4-2)

Amrinder Singh(GK); Saviour Gama, Amey Ranawade, Mourtada Fall, Narender Gahlot; Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Hugo Boumous, Ahmed Jahouh, Isak Vanlalruatfela; Rahim Ali, Roy Krishna

Players to Watch

Filip Mrzljak (Punjab FC)

He played a key role in the victory of Punjab FC against the Blasters as he scored the winning goal for the team. He is a player who likes to have a bit of freedom on the pitch, even though his first match was not that good as he is still taking time to adjust.

Filip has a lot of quality is capable of scoring goals and is a hardworking player. He is physically strong and with his experience, he will surely play a vital role in the team.

Hugo Boumous (Odisha FC)

After joining Odisha FC, Boumous has brought a new sense of creativity to the team and under Lobera he is performing very well. In pre-season tournaments as well he was the best player for the Juggernauts.

Fans have a lot of expectations for him and surely, he has the quality to perform at a consistent level. He can dribble, score and provide assists as well, he is an all-round player who is very effective for the team and can make a difference.

Did you Know?

• Punjab FC have never defeated Odisha FC in a competitive game.
• Last season Odisha FC defeated Punjab FC by 1-0 and 3-1.
• This will be the third encounter between both teams.

Telecast Details

The 2024-25 ISL match between Punjab FC and Odisha FC will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi on Friday (20 September). It will kick off at 7:30 PM IST. The match will be shown live on Sports 18 and be available for streaming on Jio Cinema. International viewers can also watch the match on the OneFootball app.

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