After registering their sixth win of the season, Chennaiyin FC now has 24 points from 19 matches, however, the side from Chennai is out of the playoffs race. Meanwhile, the Gaurs now sit in sixth place in the ISL points table having played a game more than Odisha FC who have an equal numb
In nine home games in the ISL this season, FC Goa have won six and lost three. The third defeat came this past weekend when Carlos Pena's men went down against Mumbai City FC in an eight-goal blockbuster.
A late Bartholomew Ogbeche winner meant Hyderabad FC not only went home with three points, but also secured second place in the ISL standings. They now have 39 points in the bag after 17 games. Meanwhile, the Mariners remain in the fourth spot with 28 points and drop further down in the race
A win for the Blasters will confirm their qualification for the playoffs, while the Blues have a chance to pull further clear of Odisha FC in the skirmish for sixth place.
Jamshedpur FC are not in the reckoning for the playoffs this season now, but they will be looking at learnings to build on for the next season. The Red Miners are expected to use every arrow in their quiver in this match, which will be their final home game of the season.
Three points for the Torch Bearers will bring them level on points with the Marina Machans before facing them this Sunday. The Highlanders, meanwhile, are still searching for their first points away from home this season.
Despite just one win in the last four matches, Kerala Blasters FC is well-placed to reach the playoffs but the Serbian cautioned his team not to take their position on the table for granted.
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.
In their final five league games, ATK Mohun Bagan will be hoping for positive results to help them gain the momentum they need for the playoffs in March.
Muhammad Waseem and Kieron Pollard's breezy knocks took MI Emirates to playoffs in ILT20. MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 18 runs to qualify for the playoffs.
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.