Odisha FC vs East Bengal: Prediction, team news, preview, and more for the ISL 2022-23 match
After securing their first home victory of the ISL 2022-23 season, East Bengal will travel to the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar to face Odisha FC on Saturday, January 7.
In their most recent outing, the Red and Gold Brigade secured a late 2-1 victory over Bengaluru FC thanks to a stunning free-kick from Cleiton Silva in second-half injury time.
The victory has not only boosted morale in the camp but also the Kolkata giants' chances of making it into the knockout spots.
East Bengal have a superior record on the road when compared to their run in Kolkata. Stephen Constantine's side now have three wins from six away games.
Odisha FC, on the other hand, are coming into the game on the back of a 4-2 defeat at the hands of high-flying Mumbai City FC.
The Juggernauts are winless in their last four games and will be desperate find a way to put an end to their disappointing run of form.
Odisha FC vs East Bengal: Team news
OFC: Odisha FC seemingly don't have any injury concerns.
EBFC: Goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh has missed East Bengal FC’s last two games due to an injury and could still be out. Charis Kyriakou and Jordan O’Doherty are doubtful for the game.
Odisha FC vs East Bengal: Predicted Lineups
OFC: Amrinder Singh (GK); Denechandra Meitei, Nikil Prabhu, Carlos Delgado, Sahil Panwar, Raynier Fernandes, Saul Crespo, Thoiba Singh, Diego Mauricio, Pedro Martin, Isaac Vanmalsawma.
EBFC: Suvam Sen; Ivan Gonzalez, Lalchungnunga, Sarthak Golui, Jerry Lalrinzuala; Charis Kyriakou, Alex Lima; Suhair Vadakkepeedika, Naorem Singh, Thongkhosiem Haokip, Cleiton Silva
Odisha FC vs East Bengal: Prediction
Earlier in the season, when the two teams crossed roads, Odisha FC emerged victorious after coming back from two goals down in the first half to win 4-2. Matches between the two sides have always been high-scoring affairs, so don't expect anything different tonight.
Prediction: Odisha FC 2-2 East Bengal