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| Kerala Blasters vs Odisha FC | |
| Match Details | |
| Match: | Kerala Blasters vs Odisha FC |
| Tournament: | Indian Super League |
| Match Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Stadium: | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi), Kochi, India |
Preview: Kerala Blasters vs Odisha FC
A resurgent Kerala Blasters FC hosts Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on April 23, 2026, in a crucial bottom-half Indian Super League (ISL) clash. Currently placed 11th with 8 points from 10 matches, the Blasters, under new management, are riding a wave of improved form, having won two of their last three games, including a 2-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC. The home side aims to leverage the passionate Kochi crowd to continue this momentum, with key players like Suhair VP looking to capitalize on their recent scoring form, alongside the defensive leadership of Peter Hartley, to move further away from the relegation zone. Historically, the fixture is evenly matched, but the Blasters secured a narrow 3-2 victory in their most recent encounter in January 2025, providing a psychological edge in this high-stakes 2025-26 season match.
Conversely, 13th-placed Odisha FC arrives in Kochi under pressure after a disappointing season, seeking to rebound from a 1-1 draw against Mohammedan SC and two losses in their last three outings. Managed by former Kerala Blasters assistant coach T.G. Purushothaman, the Juggernauts, who have struggled defensively with 12 goals conceded in seven matches, will aim to exploit gaps in Kerala’s defense, relying on a compact structure and quick counter-attacks. With only six points on the table, Odisha FC needs a critical away result to bridge the gap with the teams above them and break their poor away form. The match is expected to be a closely contested tactical battle between Kerala’s structured buildup play and Odisha's pressing intensity, with both teams fighting to define their standing in the final stretch of the league.
Kerala Blasters Possible XI
Kerala Blasters LineUp: Arsh Anwer Shaikh, Bikash Yumnam, Fallou Ndiaye, Muhammed Saheef, Nihal Sudeesh, Freddy Lallawmawma, Karim Benarif, Danish Farooq, Kévin Yoke, Francisco Feuillassier, Muhammed Ajsal.
Odisha FC Possible XI
Odisha FC LineUp: Amrinder Singh, Subham Bhattacharya, Carlos Delgado, Thoiba Singh, Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Lalrinfela Khiangte, Suhair VP, Rahim Ali.
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