On the other hand, the Red Machines have endured a tough beginning to this campaign, suffering losses at home to Rajasthan United FC (1-2) and Sreenidi Deccan FC (2-3), before playing out a 1-1 draw away to Mumbai Kenkre FC.
Following this victory, Sreenidi Deccan have now won three out of their four games and have nine points on the table. Gokulam Kerala conceded their first goal this season as they now have seven points on the table with two wins and a draw from their four games.
The hosts will come into the encounter on the back of a much-needed win against NEROCA FC, after having lost their first two matches of the season. On the other hand, TRAU FC went down to Sreenidi Deccan FC in their last match but are placed higher on the points table than Mohammedan, with f
The home side will be high on confidence after picking up two wins in their last two fixtures, the most recent of which was a 1-0 victory against TRAU FC. The visitors have had a solid start to the season as well, playing out a goalless draw in their last outing against Real Kashmir FC
Both sides head into the contest on the back of solid wins in their previous matches. Sreenidi Deccan edged out Churchill Brothers 3-2 in a thrilling contest in Bambolim on Sunday. TRAU put on a flawless performance at home to beat Mumbai Kenkre 3-0 on Monday.
Trailing 0-3 by the 67th minute, Churchill looked like going down tamely, but they made a late surge to pull two goals back through Richard Costa and Lalkhawpuimawia in a span of six minutes. However, it could not save their day as Sreenidi logged full points on the strength of the goals fro
The hosts will be looking to build on their 2-1 victory against Sreenidi Deccan FC in the opening round while on the other hand, Mohammedan will seek their first win after going down narrowly (0-1) against champions Gokulam Kerala FC on the inaugural day of the new season.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 12 (ANI): A podium finish is on the line as Churchill Brothers FC Goa take on Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Naihati Stadium on Friday.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI): Sreenidi Deccan FC's stunning 3-1 victory over Gokulam Kerala on Tuesday threw a spanner in the defending champions' works to reclaim their I-League crown as Mohammedan SC kept their end of the bargain with a 2-0 win over Rajasthan United earlier