East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters Live: Follow Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Live Updates

East Bengal and Kerala Blasters kick off the 2025 Kalinga Super Cup in their tie in the Round of 16 at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Sunday (April 20, 2025).

With both teams coming off an underwhelming Indian Super League (ISL) campaign for them, this will be an intense fight between the defending champions and the Tuskers to move further forward into the tournament.

The Stakes

East Bengal

East Bengal are desperate to ensure that their 2024-25 season doesn’t end up as a total failure by going far into the Super Cup. They will be looking to successfully defend the title they dramatically won in 2024, knowing how important it can be for fan morale and the 2025/26 season.

With the Super Cup guaranteeing a spot in an AFC tournament, the Torchbearers will have to treat this game like a final itself.

Oscar Bruzon has to shape up his side in a strong defensive line to ensure they aren’t troubled by the Kerala Blasters’ forward line. More importantly, they need to be prolific in finishing off their slick attacking moves to have a chance to progress.

A big win will significantly boost the confidence of the squad and instil self-belief in them before a potential derby against Mohun Bagan. A loss, however, can result in a bitter end to a frustrating campaign.

Kerala Blasters

Kerala Blasters are still on the lookout for the first piece of silverware in their history. They have a perfect chance to do so by going all the way in the Super Cup tournament.

To do so, however, the Tuskers need to produce their very best against the Kolkata side. Kerala Blasters had a topsy-turvy record against East Bengal in the 2024-25 ISL, winning one and losing one.

Their players need to be at their sharpest to get a big win, which includes being proactive in cutting out East Bengal’s attacking moves and finishing off their own opportunities clinically.

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— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) April 19, 2025

A win against the defending champions can help the players build momentum to go far into the tournament, but a loss would really sting their fans.

Team & Injury News

East Bengal will be without players like Hijazi Maher (injured) and Cleiton Silva (released) for the tournament. Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, have a fully fit squad available for the Super Cup opener.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first time that these two sides meet each other in the Super Cup. They have, although, faced each other multiple times in the ISL.

Matches Played -10

East Bengal wins – 3

Kerala Blasters wins – 4

Draws – 3

Probable Lineups

East Bengal (4-4-1-1)

Prabhsukhan Gill (GK), Mohamed Rakip, Hector Yuste, Anwar Ali, Lalchhungnunga, Souvik Chakrabarti, Saul Crespo, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Richard Celis, Raphael Messi Bouli, Dimitrios Diamantakos

Kerala Blasters (4-4-2)

Sachin Suresh (GK), Aibanbha Dohling, Dusan Lagator, Milos Drincic, Naocha Singh, Vibin Mohanan, Danish Farooq, Korou Singh, Noah Sadaoui, Adrian Luna, Jesus Jimenez

Telecast Details

The match between East Bengal and Kerala Blasters will take place at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, on Sunday, April 20, 2025. It will kick off at 8 PM IST. The match will be shown live on Star Sports 3 and be available to livestream on JioHotstar.

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