After bagging an important three points, Odisha FC is back in sixth place in the ISL points table. The Juggernauts sit three points clear of seventh-placed Bengaluru FC, who play Kerala Blasters FC on Saturday. Manolo Marquez's men suffered their third defeat of the season and handed the adv
The win saw Odisha FC moving back into the top six with 27 points from 18 games. This loss broke Hyderabad FC's unbeaten streak of eight games. They remain second in the league table, five points clear of third-placed Kerala Blasters FC, with 36 points from 17 games.
The win saw the Juggernauts replace Bengaluru FC in sixth place, which adds extra pressure on the Blues who play Kerala Blasters on Saturday. A loss for Hyderabad FC also means that if Mumbai City FC win against FC Goa on Saturday, the Islanders will be crowned ISL League Shield winners
A series of poor results for Odisha FC, coupled with the resurgence of Bengaluru FC, has seen the two clubs swap places on the table with just three games to go. Separated by a solitary point, the Juggernauts cannot reclaim sixth place with a draw because of their inferior goal difference.
East Bengal FC is now two points behind their next opponents, Chennaiyin FC, and effectively at the end of their playoff race. The Marina Arena host that encounter on February 12. NorthEast United FC is now guaranteed a bottom-placed finish, but will be looking to spoil the playoff party for
The result means that Odisha FC continue to remain a point behind sixth-placed Bengaluru FC while FC Goa move to fourth. Gombau felt that his side were the better team in the first half and stated it was difficult to get back in the game after the red card to Panwar.
First-half goals from Noah Sadaoui and Diego Mauricio had set up a big second half for the two playoff contenders who will, nonetheless, likely be happy with a result that didn't damage either of their prospects. The result put Odisha FC level on matches with Bengaluru FC, but a point behind
The Spaniard believes it is time for his team to put their best foot forward and deliver the necessary result in a game which is virtually a six-pointer in the race for the playoffs as FC Goa are just three points above Odisha FC in the table.
The teams are separated by three points, and the winner will establish a much-needed cushion - but the loser could potentially fall behind a resurgent Bengaluru FC side that is prowling at the edge of the battle for sixth.
The draw saw Odisha FC move back to the sixth spot while Chennaiyin FC continue to remain put at the eighth position, five points behind Odisha FC. Gombau expressed his satisfaction with a draw on the road and aimed for a top-six finish.