FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC lineups, team news, prediction and preview | Kalinga Super Cup 2025

The Gaurs will take on the Red Miners in the final of the Kalinga Super Cup.

FC Goa are set to face off against Indian Super League rivals Jamshedpur FC in the final of the Kalinga Super Cup on Saturday, 3 May 2025, at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

Both of these teams have performed well this season and have gotten good results, but have failed to win a trophy till now. On Saturday, they will have a great chance to win this cup competition. The Red Miners have defeated the Gaurs twice in the ISL this season.

They will be looking for a hat-trick win over them. The winner will not only get the trophy but also a direct group stage spot in the AFC Challenge Cup. This will be an exciting and mouthwatering clash for sure.

The Stakes

FC Goa

The Gaurs have won this competition once, and now have a great opportunity to win it once again. The players and the staff would love to give Manolo Maruqez a good farewell as it will be his last game in charge as the head coach. They defeated the Mariners in style by 1-3 to enter the final.

The Gaurs from the beginning of the competition were the favourites to win the Super Cup. Now they are just one step away from clinching the silverware. They do have a squad which can compete in the AFC competition as well.

Surely they will be hungry to win it for the second time. The Gaurs will have to be at their best as the Red Miners will be a tough team to beat.

Jamshedpur FC

Khalid Jamill has once again shown why he is one of the best coaches India has produced. He has taken his team to a cup final for the first time in their history, and now will have a great opportunity to win it for the first time. The Red Miners defeated the Islanders in a tight, contested game by 0-1 in the semi-finals and booked their slot in the final of Super Cup.

They will be dreaming of playing in the AFC Challenge Cup, and surely they have the players who can get the trophy for them. They are in good form, and after the disappointing loss in the ISL, they will be hungry to win this piece of Silverware. This is probably the biggest game of the season for them, and they will have to give their all on Saturday.

Team and Injury News

Both teams will have a fully fit squad for this upcoming fixture, and none of the players are suspended for the final match.

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches Played: 19

FC Goa wins: 10

Jamshedpur FC wins: 7

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

FC Goa Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Hritik Tiwari (GK), Boris Sigh, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Aaksh Sangwan, Ayush Chhetri, Carl McHugh, Mohammed Yasir, Borja Herrera, Iker Guarrotxena, Dejan Drazic

Jamshedpur Predicted Lineup (4-3-1-2):

Albino Gomes (GK); Ashutosh Mehta, Pronoy Halder, Stephen Eze, Mohammed Uvais; Nikhil Barla, Rei Tachikawa, Sourav Das; Javi Hernandez; Javier Siverio, Jordan Murray

Players to Watch

Borja Herrera (FC Goa)

The Spaniard has been a key part of FC Goa’s team this season, and he has consistently performed well. He is a player who is equally good in attack as well as in defence and works hard for his team throughout the match. He is also a big threat in set pieces as he can score as well as provide assists to his teammates.

His partnership with Carl and Ayush is one of the biggest strengths of FC Goa. Borja is an exceptional player, and surely his performance will matter a lot in the final. He has played 22 ISL games in which he scored six goals and provided four assists.

Rei Tachikawa (Jamshedpur FC)

The Japanese midfield maestro is an important part of Khalid Jamill’s tactics. He has adapted well to the team and has done his job very well in every match. He has a high work ethic and runs on the pitch throughout the game.

Even though he hasn’t scored as many goals as he would like but under Khalid Jamill, he has done a lot more defensive work, and his partnership with the team’s captain, Javi Hernandez, has also been brilliant. In 27 games, he has scored three goals and provided three assists.

Did you know?

• This season, Jamshedpur FC defeated FC Goa twice in ISL League games.
• This will be the last game for Manolo Marquez as the head coach of FC Goa
• In the last five games between these teams, FC Goa won twice, and Jamshedpur FC won thrice

Telecast

The match between FC Goa and Jamshedpur FC will take place at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, on May 3, 2025 (Saturday). It will kick off at 7:30 PM IST. The match will be shown live on Star Sports 3 and be available to livestream on JioHotstar.

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