Odisha FC eye a crucial win against SC Delhi in ISL 2025-26 to climb out of danger zone

Sporting Club Delhi will host the Juggernauts at home

The bottom side teams will set to test each other in an exciting clash in the Indian Super League 2025-26 season, as SC Delhi will set to battle their hearts out against a struggling side of Odisha FC at home. Two teams and two different periods of time, as both have drawn their last game in the ISL. With some last games to be played in the league, they will be eager to get the whole three points from the tie and make their spot comfortable far from the relegation zone.

SC Delhi will set to welcome Odisha FC at its home stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 17:00 IST at the JLN Stadium, Delhi. Odisha FC are having a difficult 2025–26 Indian Super League campaign, securing just one win in their last 10 matches. With only seven points on the board, the consistency has been a major concern for the Juggernauts.

On the other side of the cards, SC Delhi, who find themselves 10th on the ISL points table with 10 points, have drawn two back-to-back games. But at home, it will be a tricky tie to face Odisha FC and look to click a much-needed win to accelerate their standing.

The Stakes

Sporting Club Delhi

The capital club in the ISL 2025-26 season is set to host the Juggernauts in their next game to secure a whopping victory, as a win over them might place SC Delhi in the eighth spot in the points table. They are still struggling with their run of form. They are currently in 10th position as they have won two games, drawn four and lost four of them, marking 11 points under their belt.

SC Delhi secured a goalless draw against Punjab FC in their last game, which indicates that they might be the team to demolish the struggling side of Odisha with their firepower. Players like Matija and Joseph Sunny be he main frontrunners to score goals against Odisha FC and look to settle the tempo after they score the goals. SC Delhi may need to score first and count on opponents’ defensive lapses to seal the game with home advantage.

Odisha FC

A draw against Bengaluru FC would give Odisha FC a good amount of confidence ahead of their match against SC Delhi. Despite being tested so many times this season, playing this season with an inexperienced squad, we can tell that they have produced so many good players over the past few years. Odisha FC really struggled a lot, but they will look to turn their fortune around and look to go all in and secure a much-needed victory over SC Delhi.

With a possibly better side like SC Delhi this season, the Juggernauts need to focus more on the attack. A win over the hosts will put them out of the relegation zone.

Team News

There are no suspensions or major injury concerns in the SC Delhi camp but Odisha FC are doubtful on the availability of Rahul KP

Head-to-head record

This will be the first time that these two clubs will face each other.

Predicted line-ups

Sporting Club Delhi

Nora Fernandes (GK); Manoj Mohammed, Alex Saji, Rafael Ribero, Lamgoulen Gou Hangshing; Augustine Lalrochana, Abdul Halik, Ousmane Fane, Mohammed Azhar, Matija Babovic, Joseph Sunny

Odisha FC

Amrinder Singh (GK), Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, Thoiba Singh, Carlos Delgado, Subham Bhattacharya, Hitesh Sharma, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Lalrinfela Khiangte, Rahim Ali, Isak Vanlalruatfela, VP Suhair

Players to watch out for

Matija Babovic ( SC Delhi )

Matija Babovic will be the player to watch out for in the match against Odisha FC. His attacking intent and presence are the most important things that could haunt the opposition defence. He can be effective at home by using his physical presence and technical control, as his ball control is very sharp and clean.

Matija might open the space for players like Joseph Sunny, and then Delhi easily takes those chances and converts them. Along with Matija, a striker like Joseph Sunny, who has a knack for his forward movement and positioning in the final third, will create problems for Odisha FC. The Juggernauts conceded approx 18 goals, which showed their defensive vulnerability, which can cause danger against a team like SC Delhi, and Matija looks to convert those.

Subham Bhattacharya ( Odisha FC )

Subham Bhattacharya could be a genuine watch out player for Odisha FC against SC Delhi. A young prodigy like him will be a vital player for the Juggernauts as he is very useful with his composure and ball playing ability from the back. Against a team like Delhi, who often look to press high , Subham and his calmness can be the medicine.

Players like Matija and Joseph Sunny might bring the pace and aerial presence, Subham Bhattacharya can break the first line of the pressure and turn their chance into his hand. He also scored a goal against NorthEast United FC.

Telecast details

The fixture of Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC FC is scheduled to be played on May 04th 2026, at the JLN Stadium, Goa. The match will begin at 07:30 PM IST.

Fans will be able to watch the match live on FanCode, which will stream all ISL fixtures during the 2025–26 season.Live television coverage of the match will be available on Sony TEN 2

Outside India, in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 matches will be live-streamed on the FanCode app.

Bein Watch is the official broadcast partner for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.

In all other remaining countries, live streaming will be available on the FanCode YouTube channel.

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