FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala: The stage is set for an exciting clash in the Super Cup Playoffs Round of 16 as FC Goa lock horns with Gokulam Kerala at 4:30 PM IST on April 21. Goa, coming off a solid ISL campaign, will be looking to assert their superiority, while Gokulam Kerala aim to make a statement against one of Indian football’s heavyweights. This will be just their second-ever meeting.
Head-to-Head
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Matches Played: 1
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FC Goa Wins: 1
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Gokulam Kerala Wins: 0
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Draws: 0
Last Meeting:
14 April 2023 – Gokulam Kerala 0-1 FC Goa (Super Cup)
Recent Form
FC Goa (Last 5 Matches):
W 2-1 vs Bengaluru
L 0-2 vs Bengaluru
L 0-2 vs Mohun Bagan
W 2-0 vs Mohammedan SC
W 3-0 vs Hyderabad FC
Gokulam Kerala (Last 5 Matches):
L 3-4 vs Dempo
W 1-0 vs Sreenidi Deccan
W 2-1 vs SC Bengaluru
W 3-1 vs Namdhari
W 2-0 vs Rajasthan United
Team News
FC Goa:
FC Goa have parted ways with striker Armando Sadiku after a controversial celebration in the ISL semi-final against Bengaluru. Despite this, the squad remains strong and injury-free. Coach Manolo Marquez is expected to rely on his experienced core to deliver another clinical performance in a must-win encounter.
Gokulam Kerala:
Gokulam Kerala come into this clash with a fully fit squad under interim coach Renjith TA. Having built momentum with four away wins in a row, they are high on confidence. The I-League outfit knows the challenge is stiff but will look to use their attacking flair to surprise Goa.
FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala Lineups
FC Goa (4-2-3-1):
GK: Hritik Tiwari
DEF: Boris Singh, Odei, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Sangwan
MID: Sahil Tavora, Carl McHugh
AM: Udanta Singh, Ayush Chhetri, Dejan Drazic
ST: Iker Guarrotxena
Gokulam Kerala (4-4-2):
GK: Rakshit Dagar
DEF: Krishna, Shereef, Praveen, Singh
MID: Abeledo, Llamas, Kurungodan, Suhair
ST: Brown, Niane
10 Key Stats
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FC Goa are unbeaten in their last 10 home matches.
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Goa have won 6 home games in a row.
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Gokulam Kerala are on a 4-match away winning streak.
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Gokulam have scored in 8 straight matches.
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FC Goa win 48% of first halves, compared to Gokulam’s 27%.
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Gokulam win 83% of matches when leading 1-0 away.
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FC Goa win 75% of home games when leading at halftime.
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Gokulam’s recent form is better than Goa’s across the last 5 games.
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Goa average 1.94 goals at home, Gokulam 2.09 away.
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Goa won the only previous meeting 1-0 in April 2023.
FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala Prediction
Gokulam Kerala are dangerous on the road and enter with strong form, but FC Goa’s home dominance and top-tier experience give them the edge. Expect a competitive game, but the Goan side should just about pull through.
Prediction: FC Goa 2-1 Gokulam Kerala
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