Jamshedpur vs. Chennaiyin: The Indian Super League is set for an exciting clash as Jamshedpur FC takes on Chennaiyin FC on November 4, 2024. Jamshedpur is 4th in the table and Chennaiyin 7th in the ISL table.

Jamshedpur vs. Chennaiyin Head-to-Head

• Jamshedpur Wins: 5
• Chennaiyin Wins: 1
• Draws: 4

Last 5 Meetings

1. 04 Aug 2024 (Durand Cup) – Jamshedpur 2-1 Chennaiyin
2. 04 Apr 2024 (ISL) – Chennaiyin 2-1 Jamshedpur
3. 07 Dec 2023 (ISL) – Jamshedpur 2-2 Chennaiyin
4. 07 Jan 2023 (ISL) – Jamshedpur 2-2 Chennaiyin
5. 19 Nov 2022 (ISL) – Chennaiyin 3-1 Jamshedpur

Form Guide

• Jamshedpur: W, L, W, W, L
• Chennaiyin: L, D, W, D, L

Possible Lineups

Jamshedpur FC (4-1-4-1)
Goalkeeper: Albino Gomes
Defenders: Ashutosh Mehta, Pratik Chaudhari, Stephen Eze, Muhammed Uvais Moyikka
Midfield: Imran Khan, Sourav Das, Francisco Javier, Rei Tachikawa
Forward: Sanan Mohammed, Jordan Murray

Chennaiyin FC (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Samik Mitra
Defenders: Laldinliana Renthlei, PC Laldinpuia, Ryan Edwards, Mandar Rao Dessai
Midfield: Connor Shields, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Lukas Pivetta
Forwards: Farukh Choudhary, Irfan Yadwad, Wilmar Jordan

10 Important Stats

1. Jamshedpur has won 3 consecutive home matches in the Indian Super League.
2. Chennaiyin has managed just one away win out of four this season.
3. Jamshedpur’s home record this season is flawless with 3-0-0.
4. Chennaiyin has lost only once in their last five league games against Jamshedpur.
5. Jamshedpur has a 37% success rate in winning first halves, compared to Chennaiyin’s 23%.
6. Jordan Murray leads Jamshedpur with three goals this season, while Wilmar Jordan is Chennaiyin’s top scorer with five.
7. Both teams tend to concede goals between the 30-60 minute mark.
8. Jamshedpur has not lost to Chennaiyin in their last three home encounters.
9. The average number of goals in meetings between the two teams is 3.6, hinting at a potentially high-scoring affair.
10. Chennaiyin has not scored in one of their last four away matches this season, indicating possible struggles in attack.

SWOT Analysis: Jamshedpur vs. Chennaiyin

Jamshedpur FC

Strengths:

1. Solid Home Form: Jamshedpur has a strong home record this season, going unbeaten (3-0-0), with three successive home wins in the league.
2. Consistent Scoring Pattern: Jamshedpur scores 30% of their goals between the 31st-45th minutes, indicating a high chance of scoring during this period and maintaining momentum before halftime.
3. Halftime Dominance: Jamshedpur wins the first half in 37% of their matches, reflecting their ability to gain early control, especially crucial when playing at home.
4. Reliable Goal Scorer: Jordan Murray has been an influential presence in attack with three goals, providing a focal point in Jamshedpur’s offensive strategies.

Weaknesses:

1. Inconsistent Away Record: Jamshedpur’s away form is not as robust, which could affect them mentally if Chennaiyin counters effectively.
2. Recent Defensive Challenges: They have conceded goals in recent matches, indicating defensive lapses that Chennaiyin could exploit, particularly from set pieces.
3. Mixed Head-to-Head Record: Jamshedpur has won only four of the last 15 meetings against Chennaiyin, with five draws and six losses, showing a lack of dominance in this fixture.

Opportunities:

1. High First-Half Performance: Given their tendency to perform well in the first half, Jamshedpur has a chance to assert dominance early and disrupt Chennaiyin’s rhythm.
2. Leverage Home Advantage: Playing at home and backed by strong support, Jamshedpur can capitalize on their recent home form to put pressure on Chennaiyin, who have an average away record.
3. Chennaiyin’s Struggles in Goal Conversion: With Chennaiyin failing to score in one of their last four away matches, Jamshedpur has a chance to capitalize on any defensive lapses and secure a clean sheet.

Threats:

1. Chennaiyin’s Resilience: Chennaiyin has shown resilience, losing only once in their last five ISL games against Jamshedpur. This could boost their confidence, especially in high-stakes moments.
2. Potential Scoring Droughts: Despite their positive home scoring record, Jamshedpur may face challenges if Chennaiyin’s defense, led by players like Laldinliana and Ryan Edwards, manages to neutralize their key attackers.

Chennaiyin FC

Strengths:

1. Effective Goal Conversion: Wilmar Jordan, with five goals, leads Chennaiyin’s scoring chart, providing a dependable attacking option who can trouble Jamshedpur’s defense.
2. High Average Goals per Game: Chennaiyin scores an average of two goals per match against Jamshedpur, indicating their ability to break down Jamshedpur’s defensive line.
3. Strong Overall Head-to-Head Record: Chennaiyin has won six of their last 15 encounters against Jamshedpur, giving them a psychological edge in the matchup.
4. Late Scoring Advantage: Chennaiyin scores 30% of their goals between the 46th-60th minute, suggesting they have an effective game plan immediately after halftime, catching opponents off-guard.

Weaknesses:

1. Inconsistent Away Performance: Although they have a 2-1-0 away record, Chennaiyin has struggled to maintain consistent performances outside of home, which could be exploited by Jamshedpur’s solid home form.
2. Lower Halftime Performance: Winning just 23% of first halves, Chennaiyin often starts slower, potentially allowing Jamshedpur to gain an early foothold.
3. Limited Comeback Rate: When Chennaiyin leads away, they have a 0% success rate of maintaining this advantage, indicating possible difficulties in defending slim margins on the road.

Opportunities:

1. Exploit Jamshedpur’s Defensive Gaps: Jamshedpur’s recent defensive struggles present an opportunity for Chennaiyin’s forwards to create scoring chances, especially through Wilmar Jordan and Farukh Choudhary.
2. Capitalizing on Set Pieces: With both teams vulnerable to conceding during set pieces, Chennaiyin’s chance creation from dead-ball situations could be a game-changer.
3. Leverage Mid-Game Scoring Pattern: Chennaiyin’s high success rate between the 46th-60th minutes could allow them to shift momentum in the second half and pressurize Jamshedpur’s defense.

Threats:

1. Jamshedpur’s Recent Form: With Jamshedpur performing better over their last five matches, Chennaiyin could face added pressure to maintain control, especially in the early stages of the game.
2. Dependence on Key Scorers: Wilmar Jordan’s goal-scoring prowess has been crucial for Chennaiyin, and any limitations or effective marking by Jamshedpur’s defense could stifle Chennaiyin’s offensive options.
3. Psychological Impact of Past Results: Having lost the last encounter to Jamshedpur by one goal, Chennaiyin might face an added mental hurdle to break Jamshedpur’s home-winning streak.

Prediction

Given Jamshedpur’s solid home form and their slight historical advantage, they enter this matchup as the marginal favorites. However, Chennaiyin has shown resilience and can’t be counted out, especially with the ability to score at key moments.

Predicted Score: Jamshedpur FC 1-1 Chennaiyin FC

Where to Watch: Jamshedpur vs. Chennaiyin

• Free Streaming: JioCinema (Available in English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam)
• Television Broadcast:
  • Sports 18 – 3 (English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam)
  • Asianet Plus (Malayalam)
  • Select ISL matches also on Sports 18 – 1, Sports 18 – 2, and Sports 18 – Khel

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