Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal: Kerala Blasters kick off their Indian Super Cup campaign with a clash against long-time rivals East Bengal. After a mixed end to their ISL season, the Blasters aim for a fresh start. East Bengal, meanwhile, are desperate to turn around their poor form and find momentum in the knockout competition. With both sides eager to impress, expect a tense and physical battle.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 8 Years)

• Total Matches: 10

• Kerala Blasters Wins: 4

• East Bengal Wins: 3

• Draws: 3

• Goals Scored: Kerala Blasters 14 – 13 East Bengal

Last 5 Meetings

1. Jan 24, 2025: East Bengal 2-1 Kerala Blasters

2. Sep 22, 2024: Kerala Blasters 2-1 East Bengal

3. Apr 3, 2024: Kerala Blasters 2-4 East Bengal

4. Nov 4, 2023: East Bengal 1-2 Kerala Blasters

5. Feb 3, 2023: East Bengal 1-0 Kerala Blasters

Recent Form

Kerala Blasters – Last 5 Matches

• Fateh Hyderabad 1-1 Kerala Blasters (D)

• Kerala Blasters 1-0 Mumbai City (W)

• Kerala Blasters 1-1 Jamshedpur (D)

• FC Goa 2-0 Kerala Blasters (L)

• Mixed performances but only 1 loss in last 4

East Bengal – Last 5 Matches

• FK Arkadag 2-1 East Bengal (L)

• Northeast United 4-0 East Bengal (L)

• East Bengal 0-1 FK Arkadag (L)

• East Bengal 1-1 Bengaluru (D)

• No wins in last 4; 3 consecutive defeats

Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Lineups

Kerala Blasters (4-4-2):
Sachin Suresh (GK); Aibanbha Dohling, Dusan Lagator, Milos Drincic, Naocha Singh; Vibin Mohanan, Danish Farooq, Korou Singh, Noah Sadaoui; Adrian Luna, Jesus Jimenez

East Bengal (4-4-1-1):
Prabhsukhan Gill (GK); Mohamed Rakip, Hector Yuste, Anwar Ali, Lalchhungnunga; Souvik Chakrabarti, Saul Crespo, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Richard Celis; Raphael Messi Bouli; Dimitrios Diamantakos

10 Key Stats

1. Kerala Blasters have a slight edge with 4 wins in the last 10 meetings.

2. The most common scoreline in their clashes is 1-1.

3. Average goals per game between the two sides: 3.2.

4. Kerala Blasters score 1.71 goals per home match.

5. East Bengal have failed to win their last 4 matches.

6. Kerala have won 3 of their last 5 home games against East Bengal.

7. East Bengal average 1.13 goals per away game.

8. Kerala have only 1 loss in their last 4 matches.

9. East Bengal have conceded 9 goals in their last 3 matches.

10. Kerala Blasters have the better recent form heading into this tie.

Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Prediction

Kerala Blasters have momentum and a more balanced squad. East Bengal’s form is a major concern, especially with defensive vulnerabilities exposed in recent outings. While East Bengal are capable of surprises, Kerala’s attacking quality and home advantage should see them edge this encounter.

Prediction: Kerala Blasters 2-1 East Bengal

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