FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters: The Indian Super League 2025 brings an exciting fixture as FC Goa takes on Kerala Blasters at the Fatorda Stadium, Margao, on February 22, 2025. FC Goa, sitting second on the table, has been in fine form, winning three of their last five matches. Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters are struggling in eighth place, desperately needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
With Goa boasting a strong home record and Kerala seeking redemption, this promises to be a thrilling battle between two of the league’s fiercest rivals.
Head-to-Head Record
| FC Goa | Draws | Kerala Blasters |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Wins | 4 | 2 Wins |
Last 5 Meetings
- Nov 28, 2024 – Kerala Blasters 0-1 FC Goa
- Feb 25, 2024 – Kerala Blasters 4-2 FC Goa
- Dec 3, 2023 – FC Goa 1-0 Kerala Blasters
- Jan 22, 2023 – FC Goa 3-1 Kerala Blasters
- Nov 13, 2022 – Kerala Blasters 3-1 FC Goa
ISL Standings Before the Match
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FC Goa | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 38:25 | WWLWW | 39 |
| 8 | Kerala Blasters | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 30:33 | WDLWL | 24 |
Team News
FC Goa
- Key Players Missing: None
- Key Focus: Goa will aim to extend their unbeaten home run and continue their dominance over Kerala. Armando Sadiku has been their top scorer (9 goals), while Borja has provided 4 assists.
Kerala Blasters
- Key Focus: Kerala needs to improve their away form, having struggled in recent matches. Jesus Jimenez (11 goals) remains their biggest attacking threat, while Noah Sadaoui leads in assists (5).
FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters Lineups
FC Goa (4-2-3-1)
GK: Hrithik Tiwari
DEF: Boris Singh, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Jay Gupta
MID: Borja Herrera, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Carl McHugh, Brison Fernandes
FWD: Udanta Singh, Iker Guarrotxena
Kerala Blasters (4-4-2)
GK: Sachin Suresh
DEF: Soraisham Singh, Ruivah Hormipam, Milos Drincic, Huidrom Singh
MID: Korou Singh, Adrian Luna, Danish Farooq
FWD: Lalthanmawia R, Jesus Jimenez, Kwame Peprah
Key Stats to Watch
- FC Goa has won 3 consecutive home matches.
- FC Goa is unbeaten at home in their last 7 matches vs Kerala.
- The most common result between these teams is 3-1 in Goa’s favor (3 times).
- Kerala’s last away win at Goa was in 2016.
- Goa has scored at least one goal in 23 consecutive matches.
- Goa wins the first half in 55% of their matches, compared to 15% for Kerala.
- FC Goa has scored 24% of their goals between the 31st-45th minute.
- Kerala Blasters score 30% of their goals between the 61st-75th minute.
- FC Goa’s home goal average: 2.11 per match.
- Kerala’s away goal average: 1.67 per match.
FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters Prediction
- FC Goa Win Probability: 45.4%
- Kerala Blasters Win Probability: 28.6%
- Draw Probability: 26%
With FC Goa’s strong home form and Kerala’s inconsistency, Goa is the favorite to take all three points. Expect a high-scoring affair, with FC Goa likely to extend their unbeaten home record.
Prediction: FC Goa 2-1 Kerala Blasters
Where to Watch FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters
- 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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