Hyderabad vs East Bengal: Hyderabad FC will face East Bengal in the Indian Super League (ISL) on December 28, 2024, at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad. The clash between these two sides promises to be an intense battle as both teams aim to improve their positions in the league standings.

Head-to-Head

Hyderabad wins: 4

East Bengal wins: 3

Draws: 3

Last 5 Meetings

1. February 17, 2024: Hyderabad FC 0-1 East Bengal
2. January 9, 2024: East Bengal 3-2 Hyderabad FC
3. September 30, 2023: East Bengal 2-1 Hyderabad FC
4. April 13, 2023: East Bengal 3-3 Hyderabad FC
5. January 20, 2023: East Bengal 0-2 Hyderabad FC

ISL Standings

• 11th: East Bengal (4 wins, 1 draw, 7 losses; 13 points)
• 12th: Hyderabad FC (2 wins, 1 draw, 9 losses; 7 points)

East Bengal enters this match with better recent form, winning three of their last five games, while Hyderabad FC is on a five-match losing streak.

Team News

Hyderabad FC has struggled this season, particularly at home, where they have failed to score in their last four matches. Their defense has been leaky, conceding 25 goals in 12 games.

On the other hand, East Bengal has had disciplinary issues, receiving six red cards this season, the most in the league.

Hyderabad vs East Bengal Lineups

Hyderabad FC (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Karanjit Singh
• Defenders: Stefan Sapic, Alex Saji, Mohammad Manoj, Parag Shrivas
• Midfielders: Lenny Rodrigues, Andrei Alba, Cy Goddard
• Forwards: Abdul Rabeeh, K Sourav, Edmilson Correia

East Bengal (4-4-2)

• Goalkeeper: Prabhsukhan Gill
• Defenders: Mohammad Rakip, Hector Yuste, Chungnunga Lal, Anwar Ali
• Midfielders: Nandhakumar Sekar, Sauvik Chakrabarti
• Forwards: Cleiton Silva, Dimitris Diamantakos

Key Stats

1. Hyderabad FC has a losing streak of five matches in the ISL.
2. East Bengal scores 54% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
3. Hyderabad FC’s home record this season: 0-1-4.
4. East Bengal has scored in each of their last five matches.
5. Hyderabad FC has failed to score in their last four home games.
6. The average number of goals in meetings between these teams is 3.4.
7. Hyderabad FC has conceded in each of their last seven matches.
8. East Bengal has lost just one of their last five games against Hyderabad FC.
9. Hyderabad FC’s last home win against East Bengal was in 2020.
10. East Bengal has won 42% of their matches after leading 0-1 away.

5 Key Tips

1. Both Teams to Score (No): Hyderabad FC has struggled to find the net in recent games.
2. Over 2.5 Goals: Historically, matches between these sides have been high-scoring.
3. East Bengal to Win: Based on form and recent head-to-head results.
4. First-Half Goals (Over 1.5): Average goals in the first half are 2 in their meetings.
5. Cleiton Silva to Score Anytime: East Bengal’s striker has been in good form.

Hyderabad vs East Bengal Prediction

Given Hyderabad FC’s poor form and scoring struggles, East Bengal is the favorite to win this match. However, Hyderabad could still put up a fight at home.

Prediction: Hyderabad FC 0-2 East Bengal

Where to Watch Hyderabad vs East Bengal

• 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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