It’s time for a very interesting match as Hyderabad FC take on a struggling Odisha FC. It’s a top vs bottom clash as Hyderabad are 4th while Odisha are 11th.
HEAD TO HEAD:
In 3 meetings between the two outfits Odisha have won twice and Hyderabad once. In their previous meeting which was on 23rd November, The Nizams defeated Odisha by a solitary goal.
KEY BATTLES:
Aridane Santana vs Steven Taylor:
With the return of key players like Chianese and Sastre there has been no shortage of service for the big Spanish striker. He has also been relieved from a bit of pressure and it will be very difficult for Steven Taylor to cope with Aridane. With the creativity of Sastre and Narzary to feed Aridane, it will be a long day for the veteran defender.
Diego Mauricio vs Odei Onaindia:
Diego Mauricio has been the best player for the Juggernauts this season. He is their top scorer with 6 goals and has been their brightest spark. Hyderabad’s Odei Onaindia will have to be alert to keep the Brazilian at bay.
PREDICTED XIs:
Odisha FC
(4-4-2): Arshdeep Singh (GK), Hendry Antonay, Cole Alexander, Marcelo Pereira, Gaurav Bora, Shubham Sarangi, Vinit Rai, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Manuel Onwu, Kamalpreet Singh, Steven Taylor (C).
Hyderabad FC
(4-2-3-1): Subrata Pal; Nikhil Poojari, Adil Khan, Odei Onaindia, Sahil Panwar; Luis Sastre, Mohmmed Yasir, Halicharan Narzary, Liston Colaco, Joel Chianese, Aridane Santana
Date: Jan 19 Time: 7:30pm IST Live on: Star Sports Network
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