In the third round of the Indian Super League, Odisha will take on Jamshedpur on Saturday, September 28. The match is set to kick off at 13:30 Central European Time. Here’s the prediction from the Sportsmacro experts.
Odisha
After a promising performance last season, Odisha was hoping for a strong start to the new campaign. However, they’ve had a shaky beginning this year.
In the first two rounds, the team lost at home to Chennaiyin and away to Punjab, with both defeats coming by a narrow margin. Odisha managed to score in each match, but conceding five goals underscores their defensive struggles.
Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur has traditionally been recognized for its solid defense, but last season, they finished just ahead of modest Hyderabad in the table.
In the first round of the new season, Jamshedpur secured a victory over Goa, though concerns were raised about their attacking organization. In their most recent match, they pulled off a significant upset by earning three points at home against the formidable Mumbai City.
Key Facts about the match
- Odisha has lost its last four official matches, highlighting their struggles this season.
- In contrast, Jamshedpur has scored in eight consecutive games.
- At home, Odisha averages 3 goals per game, while Jamshedpur manages about 1 goal per game in away matches.
Probable Lineups
- Odisha: Singh, Ranawade, Fall, Moirangthem, Lalrinzuala, Puitea, Fernandes, Krishna, Boumous, Ali, Mauricio Diego.
- Jamshedpur: Gomez, Uvais, Eze, Mehta, Chaudhari, Sanan, Khan, Das, Hernandez, Murray, Chivireo.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Odisha has won the last two head-to-head matches against Jamshedpur, and the teams have not ended in a draw since 2020.
Prediction
Despite the teams’ contrasting starts to the new season, bookmakers favor the home team. However, I believe Jamshedpur can continue their successful run, and I predict a victory for them with a +1 goal handicap.
