FC Goa vs East Bengal: FC Goa will be looking to extend their dominance over East Bengal as the two sides meet in a Indian Super League clash on January 19. With FC Goa in solid form and East Bengal struggling, expectations are high for a Goa victory.

Head to Head

FC Goa wins: 6

East Bengal wins: 2

Draws: 2

Last 5 Meetings

• 27 Sept 2024: East Bengal 2-3 FC Goa
• 6 Mar 2024: FC Goa 1-0 East Bengal
• 21 Oct 2023: East Bengal 1-2 FC Goa
• 26 Jan 2023: FC Goa 4-2 East Bengal
• 12 Oct 2022: East Bengal 1-2 FC Goa

ISL Standings

• FC Goa: 4th – 15 matches, 7W, 6D, 2L, 29 goals
• East Bengal: 11th – 15 matches, 4W, 2D, 9L, 16 goals

Team News

FC Goa:
FC Goa has been in excellent form, sitting comfortably in the top 4. Their attack, spearheaded by Dejan Drazic and Armando Sadiku, has been potent, scoring consistently. Goa will look to maintain their unbeaten run at home with a solid defensive setup including Sandesh Jhingan and Odei Onaindia.

East Bengal:
East Bengal have struggled in the league, sitting mid-table with just 14 points. With a lack of consistency in their attack and defense, they will need a strong performance from their key players like Dimitris Diamantakos and Cleiton Augusto to challenge FC Goa’s dominance.

FC Goa vs East Bengal Predicted Lineups

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

• Goalkeeper: Hrithik Tiwari
• Defenders: Boris Singh, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Jay Gupta
• Midfield: Dom Sahil Krishe De Noronha, Carl McHugh, Brison Deuben Fernandes
• Attack: Dejan Drazic, Armando Sadiku

East Bengal (3-4-3):

• Goalkeeper: Prabhsukhan Gill
• Defenders: Chungnunga Lal, Hector Yuste, Nishu Kumar
• Midfielders: Jeakson Singh, Sauvik Chakrabarti
• Attackers: Maher Hijazi Hijazi, Vishnu Puthiya Valappill, David Lalhlansanga, Dimitris Diamantakos, Cleiton Augusto Oliveira Silva

Key Stats

1. FC Goa has scored in 18 consecutive matches.
2. East Bengal has received the highest number of red cards this season (7).
3. FC Goa wins 47% of their halftimes, compared to East Bengal’s 19%.
4. FC Goa scores 2.4 goals per match against East Bengal.
5. East Bengal have failed to score in 3 of their last 7 away matches.
6. FC Goa scores 1.95 goals at home, while East Bengal averages 1.29 away.
7. Goa hasn’t lost at home this season in 7 matches.
8. FC Goa has scored 24% of their goals between minutes 31-45.
9. East Bengal scores 44% of their goals between 46-60 minutes.
10. FC Goa has won 5 of the last 5 encounters with East Bengal.

Prediction

FC Goa is the clear favorite in this matchup, with their recent form and superior head-to-head record against East Bengal. Expect Goa to extend their unbeaten streak at home and secure a 2-1 victory.

Where to Watch FC Goa 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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