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FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Super Cup

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FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Super Cup
  • This will be the second time both teams will face each other.
  • Dejan Drazic will be a threat to Gokulam Kerala in this fixture.
  • The winner of the last meeting was FC Goa.

FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala Preview

  • Competition: Super Cup
  • Date: Monday, 21 April
  • Kick-Off Time: 11:00 PM GMT
  • Venue: Kalinga Stadium

The FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala match will be played on Monday at the Kalinga Stadium. Both teams will be disappointed not to achieve their objective in thier respective leagues and now will aim to grab the Super Cup.

The Gaurs did perform well in the Indian Super League but came short in the second leg in the semi-final of the play-off, as Sunil Chhetri's goal helped Bengaluru to qualify for the Finals.

FC Goa failed to win the Shield as well as the playoffs, and now they will fully focus on winning the Super Cup. The winner of the Super Cup will play in the AFC Challenge League, which is the third tier of the Asian club-level competition. The Gaurs are one of the favourites to win this trophy and surely use their full squad for this competition. This will be Manolo Maruqez's last assignment as the head coach of FC Goa, and surely he and his men will be determined to win this piece of Silverware.

On the other hand, Gokulam Kerala once again nearly missed the opportunity to get the Promotion to ISL as they finished fourth in the I-League. In 22 matches in the league, they won 11, drew four, and lost seven games. Before the start of the season, they were one of the favourites to win this season, but once again, they bottled their opportunity.

Now, just like other teams, they will hope to win the Super Cup to get a continental group stage spot. They do have players who can create a lot of trouble for the Gaurs, and they are the underdogs going into this fixture. This will be a close match, and it will be a mouthwatering fixture for sure.

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FC Goa Team News

Manolo Marquez
Manolo Marquez, head coach of FC Goa (Image Credit: Official Instagram account of FC Goa)

Armando Sadiku and FC Goa have mutually parted ways, as per reports, it is because of the absurd celebration he did against Bengaluru FC in the second leg of the first semi-final in the Indian Super League. The rest of the squad is fit, and all the players will be available for selection.

Gokulam Kerala Team News

Renjith TA
Renjith TA, the interim head coach of Gokulam Kerala FC (Image Credit: Official X account of CrefereeGKFC)

All the players are fit to play as none of their players are injured or suspended for the upcoming fixture. They will face one of the toughest teams of ISL.

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FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala Predicted Lineups

FC Goa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Hritik Tiwari

Defenders: Boris Singh, Odei, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Sangwan

Midfielders: Sahil Tavora, Carl McHugh

Forwards: Udanta Singh, Ayush Chhetri, Dejan Drazic, Iker Guarrotxena

Gokulam Kerala Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Rakshit Dagar

Defenders: Krishna, Shereef, Praveen, Singh

Midfielders: Abeledo, Llamas, Kurungodan, Suhair

Forwards: Brown, Niane

FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced only once in the past, and the Gaurs won the match.

DateResultCompetition
14/04/2023Gokulam Kerala 0-1 FC GoaSuper Cup
Last fixture

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Key Players to Watch in FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala

Dejan Drazic (FC Goa)

Dejan Drazic
FC Goa winger Dejan Drazic (image Credit: Official X account of Ashraf_FCG)

The Serbian had a decent season with the Gaurs, his stats may not look very impressive, but his impact on the pitch is very visible. He was the main factor for FC Goa's good performance in the second leg against Bengaluru FC in the Semi-Finals. With his pace and trickery, he can take on players and create chances for himself and his teammates.

Even though his finishing has been poor throughout the season but Marquez still gives him the confidence to play fearlessly. Overall, a perfect team player who does his offensive and defensive duties very well on the pitch. In 23 ISL matches, he has scored once and provided three assists.

Thabiso Brown (Gokulam Kerala)

Thabiso Brown
Gokulam Kerala forward Thabiso Brown (Image Credit: Official X account of (GokulamKeralaFC)

It was Brown's first season with the club, and he left a big impact on them in his debut season. Even though Gokulam Kerala failed to get promoted to the ISL and win the I-League, Brown was the player who helped them become an attacking force in the I-League.

The Lesotho international has a lot of experience playing in Asia, and surely due to his performance, he has attracted interest from other clubs as well. His main priority will be to help his team win the Super Cup. Thabiso will be a big headache for the Gaurs in the upcoming fixture for sure. In nine games in the I-League, he scored 11 goals and provided one assist.

FC Goa vs Gokulam Kerala Prediction

Quality-wise, the Guars are a much better side, and they have players who are in fine form. Gokulam also has players who will make things difficult for the Gaurs, and it will be an exciting clash for sure. This will be a tight and competitive fixture, but most probably the Gaurs will win this fixture.

Predicted Score: FC Goa 2-1 Gokulam Kerala

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Edited by- Samannay Sen
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