East Bengal vs Hyderabad FC: The Indian Super League (ISL) 2025 continues with an exciting clash between East Bengal and Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. Both teams are looking to gain crucial points as they battle for a higher spot in the standings. Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, but East Bengal holds the edge in recent meetings. With both sides struggling for consistency, this match presents a big opportunity to turn things around.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 11
• East Bengal Wins: 3
• Draws: 4
• Hyderabad FC Wins: 4

Last 5 Meetings:

1. 28 Dec 2024 – Hyderabad FC 1-1 East Bengal
2. 17 Feb 2024 – Hyderabad FC 0-1 East Bengal
3. 09 Jan 2024 – East Bengal 3-2 Hyderabad FC (Super Cup)
4. 30 Sep 2023 – East Bengal 2-1 Hyderabad FC
5. 13 Apr 2023 – East Bengal 3-3 Hyderabad FC (Super Cup)

ISL 2025 Standings

Team News

East Bengal

• Injury Concerns: Defender Hector Yuste is doubtful due to a minor knock in the last match.
• Recent Form: The Red and Gold Brigade have been inconsistent, but their defensive resilience has kept them competitive.
• Key Player to Watch: Dimitris Diamantakos, their top scorer, will be crucial in leading the attack.

Hyderabad FC

• Injury Concerns: Ramhlunchhunga is expected to miss the game due to an ankle injury.
• Recent Form: Hyderabad FC has failed to win any of their last six away matches, which puts them at a disadvantage.
• Key Player to Watch: Allan De Souza, their playmaker, will need to dictate the tempo to break through East Bengal’s defense.

East Bengal vs Hyderabad FC Lineups

East Bengal (4-4-2 Formation)

Goalkeeper: Prabhsukhan Gill
Defenders: Mohammad Rakip, Anwar Ali, Hector Yuste, Chungnunga Lal
Midfielders: Sauvik Chakrabarti, Saul Crespo
Forwards: Naorem Mahesh Singh, Vishnu Puthiya Valappill, Raphael Eric Messi Bouli, Dimitris Diamantakos

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

Goalkeeper: Arshdeep Singh
Defenders: Alex Saji, Stefan Sapic, Mohammad Manoj
Midfielders: Isaac Vanmalsawma, Andrei Alba, Cy Goddard
Forwards: Abdul Rabeeh, Devendra Murgaonkar, Allan De Souza

Key Stats

1. East Bengal has won their last two matches against Hyderabad FC in the ISL.
2. The most common result between these teams is 1-1 (3 times).
3. Hyderabad FC has failed to win any of their last six away matches.
4. East Bengal has received the most red cards (8) in the ISL this season.
5. Hyderabad FC has failed to score in 5 of their 11 away games.
6. East Bengal scores 33% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
7. Hyderabad FC scores 30% of their goals in the first 15 minutes of matches.
8. The average number of goals in their meetings is 3.4 per match.
9. East Bengal has won 66% of their matches when leading 1-0 at home.
10. Hyderabad FC wins only 10% of their matches when trailing 1-0 away.

East Bengal vs Hyderabad FC Prediction

East Bengal has the advantage of playing at home and has a better recent record against Hyderabad FC. Hyderabad’s poor away form and struggles in front of goal could cost them in this encounter. However, they are capable of springing a surprise if they can improve their finishing.

Prediction: East Bengal 3-1 Hyderabad FC