Preview: Jamshedpur FC aim to consolidate top sport against Odisha FC

The last time, the two sides met, the Men of Steel registered a 4-0 win.

Jamshedpur FC will look to consolidate their lead at the top of the table when they take on Odisha FC in the Hero Indian Super League at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Friday.

The last time the two sides met, Jamshedpur FC trounced past Odisha FC. Courtesy a hat-trick from star man Jamshedur's main man Greg Stewart, the Men of Steel registered a thumping 4-0 win.

The Stakes

Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur continued their red-hot form with a massive 3-0 victory over depleted Hyderabad FC, to dethrone them from the top of the heap after more than a month. Owen Coyle's side made it five wins on the bounce, amassing 37 points from 18 matches to qualify for the semifinals for the first time in the club's history.

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Jamshedpur are in a spectacular run of form at the moment winning eight of their last nine games. Their only loss in this period came against Bengaluru FC. With Kerala Blasters winning against Mumbai City FC, Jamshedpur are guaranteed a top-three finish, but Coyle would eye a top spot given their dominance throughout the league stages.

In the last game, Jamshedpur, once again, proved they are one of the best teams attacking set-pieces in Hero ISL 21-22, as they scored two goals from corners in their 3-0 win. Skipper Peter Hartley scored his third goal of the season, all coming from corners which augur well for the Red Miners in addition to the firepower they have in front. Greg Stewart missed the last game due to suspension and the Scotsman will only add to the team's strength. 

Odisha FC

Meanwhile, Odisha could not finish in the semi-final spot in Hero ISL 21-22 but there have been improvements from their disastrous season last time.

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The club scored more goals this season than any other season in Hero ISL with 30 goals scored. They have conceded 38 goals, 6 goals better than the 44 they conceded last year. In terms of clean sheets, Odisha FC have kept 3 clean sheets in Hero ISL 21-22, an increase of2 clean sheets compared to the one clean sheet they kept in Hero ISL 20-21.

Odisha started the 21-22 Hero ISL strongly winning three of their first four games, but inconsistencies wrecked their season apart, through the club’s unpredictable performances on both ends of the pitch. The Kino Garcia-coached side will look to end the season on a high, languishing at seventh place with 23 points from 19 matches.

Team News

Jamshedpur FC

Greg Stewart will return from the one match suspension against Hyderabad FC. Farukh Choudhury is out for the season and Komal Thatal is injured for an unknown period. Boris Singh will return into the squad but Jitendra Singh is still not available. Mobashir will miss the game after a reckless red card against the Nizams.

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Odisha FC

Odisha FC coach will have full team available for the selection. Malaysian midfielder Liridon Krasniqi is the sole exception as he left the bubble after ATK Mohun Bagan game. Aridai Cabrera is a doubtful for the game as coach didn't comment on his fitness.

Head-to-Head

Jamshedpur FC possess a strong head-to-head record against the Juggernauts with 3 wins and one draw in five games. In the last game between the sides Men of Steel thrashed Odisha FC in a 4-0 victory.

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Probable Lineups

Jamshedpur FC

Rehnesh TP (GK), Laldinliana Renthlei, Narender Gehlot, Peter Hartley, Ricky Lallawmawma, Pronay Halder, Alex Lima, Len Doungel, Ritwik Das, Greg Stewart, Daniel Chima.

Odisha FC

Arshdeep Singh (GK); Lalruatthara, Hector Rodas, Victor Mongil, Hendry Antonay; Isaac Vanmalsawma, Paul Ramfangzauva; Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Javi Hernandez, Nandhakumar; Jonathas Jesus

Did you know?

• Greg Stewart became the first hat-trick scorer in Jamshedpur FC’s history against Odisha FC.
• Odisha FC are winless in last five games while Jamshedpur FC have five wins in a row before this fixture.

Telecast

The match between Hyderabad FC and Jamshedpur FC will be played at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on March 1 (Tuesday). It is slated to kick-off at 07:30 pm IST. Star Sports Network holds the telecast rights, while Disney+Hotstar and JIO TV will be live streaming the match.

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