Chennaiyin vs Hyderabad: Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC clash in a crucial Indian Super League (ISL) encounter as both teams look to bounce back from their recent struggles. While Chennaiyin holds a slight edge with better form in the standings, both sides are desperately seeking three points to revive their campaigns.

Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 11
• Chennaiyin Wins: 4
• Hyderabad Wins: 4
• Draws: 3

Recent Meetings:

1. October 1, 2024: Hyderabad 0-0 Chennaiyin
2. March 9, 2024: Chennaiyin 0-1 Hyderabad
3. October 23, 2023: Hyderabad 0-1 Chennaiyin
4. January 12, 2023: Hyderabad 1-1 Chennaiyin
5. December 3, 2022: Chennaiyin 1-3 Hyderabad

ISL Standings

• Chennaiyin FC: 9th place (12 points in 11 matches, 3W-3D-5L, GD -2)
• Hyderabad FC: 12th place (7 points in 10 matches, 2W-1D-7L, GD -12)

Chennaiyin vs Hyderabad Lineups

Chennaiyin FC (4-4-2):

• Goalkeeper: Mohammad Nawaz
• Defenders: Laldinliana Renthlei, PC Laldinpuia, Ryan Edwards, Mandar Rao Dessai
• Midfielders: Connor Shields, Lukas Brambilla, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Wilmar Jordan
• Forwards: Daniel Chima Chukwu, Irfan Yadwad

Hyderabad FC (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: Lalbiakhlua Jongte
• Defenders: Mohammed Rafi, Leander D’Cunha, Stefan Sapić, Parag Shrivas
• Midfielders: Cy Goddard, Andrei Alba, Ayush Adhikari
• Forwards: Ramhlunchhunga, Abdul Rabeeh, Edmilson Correia

Key Players

• Chennaiyin FC:
  • Wilmar Jordan: A reliable goal-scorer, contributing six goals this season.
  • Mandar Rao Dessai: Key to defensive stability and creative play.
• Hyderabad FC:
  • Sophie Ecclestone: Instrumental in defense, looking to stop Chennaiyin’s forwards.
  • Edmilson Correia: Can create opportunities upfront if supported well.

10 Key Stats

1. Chennaiyin FC scores 31% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minute.
2. Chennaiyin FC has failed to score in 2 of their 4 home matches this season.
3. Hyderabad FC has not scored in their last three away matches.
4. Hyderabad FC has lost three consecutive matches in the ISL.
5. Chennaiyin has conceded in each of their last eight matches.
6. Average goals scored in this fixture: 1.6 per game.
7. Hyderabad FC has won three of their last five away matches against Chennaiyin.
8. Chennaiyin has not won in their last four games.
9. Chennaiyin’s home record: 0 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses this season.
10. Hyderabad has managed just seven goals in 10 games, the lowest in the league.

SWOT Analysis

Chennaiyin FC

• Strengths: Better recent form, strong home support.
• Weaknesses: Lack of goals in key games.
• Opportunities: Exploiting Hyderabad’s defensive frailties.
• Threats: Conceding goals due to defensive lapses.

Hyderabad FC

• Strengths: Decent historical away record in Chennai.
• Weaknesses: Poor goal-scoring form and defensive inconsistency.
• Opportunities: Targeting set-pieces against a shaky Chennaiyin defense.
• Threats: Over-reliance on counter-attacks without a reliable finisher.

Match Prediction

Chennaiyin enters this fixture as slight favorites given their home advantage and better recent performances. However, Hyderabad will aim to salvage their season by pulling off an upset. The match is likely to be tightly contested, with Chennaiyin edging out a narrow 1-0 or 2-1 victory.

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