Kochi ,nov 6
Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) will host their southern counterparts Hyderabad FC (HFC) in Kochi, as the Yellow Army (KBFC) prepares for a packed home game in their Indian Super League (ISL) fixture on Thursday. Both teams have endured similar journeys this season, with their paths towards respective goals appearing alike. Currently, Kerala Blasters FC and Hyderabad FC stand 10th and 11th on the points table, coming into this match off the back of defeats to Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, respectively.This match offers each team a chance to reset and get their seasons back on track.
The momentum appears to favour Kerala Blasters, who have won three of their last four matches against Hyderabad FC. However, they have never secured three consecutive home wins against Hyderabad, making this an opportunity to set a new precedent. While a home win would naturally energise the fans, Hyderabad FC will aim to secure points on the road, building on their one win and one draw in ISL 2024-25.Kerala Blasters have found the net in each of their last 14 home ISL matches, scoring at least twice in eight of these encounters. Only Chennaiyin FC, Delhi Dynamos FC, and Bengaluru FC have managed longer such runs in the competition (16 games each). With the attacking duo of Noah Sadaoui and Adrian Luna, head coach Mikael Stahre’s team looks set to thrill the home fans with their offensive prowess this season.However, Kerala Blasters have not kept a clean sheet in their last 18 consecutive league matches–a joint second-longest sequence in ISL history alongside FC Goa and Hyderabad FC. Only NorthEast United FC has a longer streak, having conceded in 23 consecutive games.
