Key Details
- Kick-off Time: 5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
- League: Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, Matchweek 22
Team Standings & Form
- Chennaiyin FC (10th place, 21 points from 20 matches):
- Recent form: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses in last 5 games.
- Coming off a 3-0 victory against East Bengal FC, with goals from Wilmar Jordan Gil and Daniel Chima Chukwu
- Defensive struggles: Conceded 32 goals this season
- Punjab FC (9th place, 24 points from 19 matches):
- Recent form: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses in last 5 games.
- Drew 1-1 against Odisha FC in their previous match
- Slightly better defensive record: 29 goals conceded
Head-to-Head (Last 3 Meetings)
- Punjab FC 3–2 Chennaiyin FC (31 Oct 2024) 1114.
- Punjab FC 1–0 Chennaiyin FC (18 Dec 2023) 14.
- Chennaiyin FC 5–1 Punjab FC (29 Oct 2023) 14.
- Overall: Punjab leads 2–1 in recent encounters 13.
Predicted Lineups
Chennaiyin FC:
Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Elsinho, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Pritam Kotal, Connor Shields, Wilmar Jordan Gil, LP Brambilla
Punjab FC:
Ravi Kumar (GK), Khaimingthang Lhungdim, Ivan Novoselec, Nikhil Prabhu, Petros Giakoumakis
Key Players to Watch
- Chennaiyin: Wilmar Jordan Gil (scored in the last match) and Connor Shields (attacking midfielder)
- Punjab: Petros Giakoumakis (consistent performer) and Luka Majcen (captain)
Broadcast & Streaming
- TV: Sports18 Network (India)
- Streaming: JioCinema (India), OneFootball (international)
Match Prediction & Betting Tips
- Prediction: Chennaiyin FC home win (odds: 69/50) with both teams scoring (odds: 73/100)
- Rationale: Chennaiyin’s morale-boosting 3-0 win and home advantage, despite poor home record (1 win in 9 matches). Punjab’s inconsistency in away games (2 wins in 9)
