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FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC Preview

• Tournament: Kalinga Super Cup
• Date: Saturday, 3rd May
• Kick-Off Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Kalinga Stadium

The FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC match will be played on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Kalinga Stadium. This will be the first time both teams face each other in the final of a cup competition.

The Gaurs booked their ticket to the final of the Kalinga Super Cup in a dominating way, as they beat the Mariners 1-3. Before the start of the tournament, many saw FC Goa as one of the favorites to win this competition, and now they are just one step away. They have previously won the Super Cup and now will look to win it for the second time. Even though the Gaurs lost to the Red Miners in both league games in the Indian Super League, they will be confident going into this match. This will be the last game of Manolo Marquez as the head coach of FC Goa, and he would like to establish his legacy as one of the best for the club.

The Red Miners defeated the Islanders by 0-1 in the semi-finals, as they will be playing the Super Cup final for the first time. Khalid Jamill and his men have done a great job, first in the ISL and now in the Super Cup. Both teams came close to winning the ISL trophy, but eventually fell short, and now will have a great opportunity to end their season on a positive note. The winner of this competition will not only get the trophy but also a direct group stage slot in the AFC Challenge Cup. Jamshedpur FC performed really well against FC Goa this season and will look to beat them for the third time this season. This will be a mouthwatering clash.

FC Goa Team News

This will be the last time Manolo Marquez will lead FC Goa as their head coach, since he will continue as the head coach of the Blue Tigers. The Gaurs will have a fully fit squad going into this fixture, as none of their players are suspended going into this match. Considering this is a monumental game not just for FC Goa's season but also for their long-term coach, we expect them to come out with all guns blazing.

Jamshedpur FC Team News

The Red Miners will also have all the players ready for this match as all their players are fit and none of their players are suspended going into this fixture. Jamshedpur have enjoyed a stellar season thus far and will be looking to end their campaign on a high.

Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Hritik Tiwari

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

Midfielders: Ayush Chettri, Carl McHugh

Forwards: Udanta Singh, Borja Herrera, Dejan Drazic, Iker Guarrotxena

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

Goalkeeper: Albino Gomes

Defenders: Ashutosh Mehta, Cerkovic, Stephen Eze, Mohammed Uvais

Midfielders: Nikhil Barla, Rei Tachikawa, Javi Hernandez, Mohammed Sannan

Forwards: Javier Siverio, Jordan Murray

FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 19 times, out of which FC Goa won 10 games, Jamshedpur FC won seven games, and two matches ended in draws. In the last five fixtures, FC Goa won twice and Jamshedpur FC won three games.

Key Players to Watch in FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC

Iker Guarrotxena (FC Goa)

The Spanish forward is a versatile player who can play at various positions, including attacking midfielder and center forward. He is fast and agile, and is able to make a difference on the field. This is his second stint with the club, and he is an integral part of the Gaurs' attacking department. He is having a great time in the Super Cup and has both created and scored goals this season. Even though he failed to help his team win the ISL, he will look to win the Super Cup for FC Goa and help them to get an AFC group stage spot. In 21 games in ISL, Guarrotxena has scored seven goals and provided three assists.

Stephen Eze (Jamshedpur FC)

Eze has been rock solid throughout this season, This is his second stint with the club, and like last time out, he will aim to help his team win a trophy. The former Nigerian international is known for winning duels, and he is someone who can score from set pieces, not only in defence but also in attack. The Red Miners have struggled a lot this season in games he has been out. He will have to be at his best to help his team win this competition for the first time. Eze has played 23 matches for the Red Miners in the ISL, in which he scored three goals and provided one assist.

FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC Prediction

The two top teams of ISL will face each other in the final fixture of this cup competition, and this will be a tight fixture for sure. Neither team has won the trophy this season and will be looking to win one. The Gaurs have won this competition once and will look to win it once again. This will be an exciting fixture for sure, but most probably the Gaurs will clinch the trophy for the second time.

Predicted Score: FC Goa 2-1 Jamshedpur FC

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