FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters
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FC Goa will play Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on February 22, Saturday, at 7:30 pm IST. The Gaurs, who have already qualified for the playoffs, will be aiming to secure a second-placed finish, with four games remaining, having 39 points from 20 matches on the back of 11 victories and six draws. They are in promising form with four triumphs in last five encounters, whereas Kerala Blasters FC are positioned eighth with 24 points in 20 encounters, having lost twice in their preceding three clashes.
The sixth-placed Bengaluru FC have 31 points, and Kerala Blasters FC will want to bridge this gap given that the Blues have been defeated thrice in their last four matches. FC Goa have defeated Kerala Blasters FC in each of their last five games here, last losing a home game in front of the Kochi-based side way back in October 2016. Overall, the Gaurs have not faced a defeat in any of their previous seven clashes in Fatorda, emerging victorious six times in the meantime. Kerala Blasters FC were scoreless in their last away game as they faced a 0-3 setback against Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
FC Goa’s gameplay style is characterized by their high-intensity pressing, which allows them to win the ball back quickly and launch counter-attacks. They have made 131 high turnovers in ISL 2024-25, as their tally of 41 shot-ending high turnovers and eight goal-ending ones being the highest among all teams in 2024-25. This enables them to unsettle the opposition in their own half and dictate the flow of the game in the adversary’s final third. FC Goa have notched 38 strikes, the fourth-most in the league so far, with Armando Sadiku (9) and Brison Fernandes (7) leading the charts, complemented by Iker Guarrotxena and Borja Herrera, scoring five times each.
Kerala Blasters FC have recorded the most goals by any team (77% - 23 out of 30) in the second-half of games, showing FC Goa cannot let their guards down even if they secure a lead early on. The Kochi-based team have produced the fifth-most goal-scoring opportunities (206) in ISL 2024-25, led by Adrian Luna (45) and Noah Sadaoui (38). The two sides have played each other in 21 games, with FC Goa and Kerala Blasters FC winning 12 and five times respectively, with four games producing draws. Key players to watch out for include Adrian Luna, who has attempted the second-most crosses in the league, and Boris Singh, who has made the second-most progressive carries by an Indian player since the start of 2025. The match will be streamed live on JioHotstar and telecast live on Star Sports.
Here are the match scores and player statistics:
- FC Goa’s recent form: 4 wins in last 5 encounters
- Kerala Blasters FC’s recent form: 2 losses in last 3 clashes
- Head-to-head record: FC Goa - 12 wins, Kerala Blasters FC - 5 wins, draws - 4
- Top scorers for FC Goa: Armando Sadiku (9), Brison Fernandes (7)
- Top scorers for Kerala Blasters FC: Adrian Luna (45 goal-scoring opportunities), Noah Sadaoui (38 goal-scoring opportunities)
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