Odisha FC vs Punjab FC Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Super Cup

Odisha FC vs Punjab FC Preview

• Competition: Super Cup
• Date: Monday, 21 April
• Kick-Off Time: 02:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Kalinga Stadium

The Odisha FC vs Punjab FC match will be played on Monday, at the Kalinga Stadium. The Juggernauts will be looking to use their home advantage count as both teams will be looking to qualify for the quarter-finals.

The Juggernauts narrowly missed out on the play-off spot this season and will be very disappointed with their Indian Super League campaign. Despite having a top-quality squad, they failed to deliver results and were inconsistent throughout the season. Injury issues and Ahmed Jahouh's fallout with Lobera also caused a lot of trouble to the team. Now, they will look to forget their past and will focus on the Super Cup. They have previously won the Super Cup and were last season's finalists as well. They are the favourites to win this fixture, but they will have to be at their best.

The Shers started their season very well but were not able to keep the momentum going as they lost a lot of matches after the break. Once they were favourites to qualify for the play-offs, but ended their league stage in a disappointing 10th position. Panagiotis Dilmperis' contract situation is still unknown, and surely this Super Cup will be a key campaign to decide if he will continue next season or not. Punjab FC does have a mix of experience and youngsters, and surely they will be a big challenge to the home side. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Odisha FC Team News

According to many media reports, Sergio Lobera's relationship with the Odisha FC management is not good at all. But despite all these challenges, they will look to participate in the Super Cup under him. All the players are fit to play, and no injury concerns are going into this fixture.

Punjab FC Team News

The Shers had a very poor season in the ISL and now will look to redeem themselves as they will take on the Juggernauts. Punjab FC will have all the players available for this fixture on Monday, as none of their players are injured or suspended for this fixture.

Predicted Lineups

Odisha FC Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Amrinder Singh

Defenders: Rahim Ali, Mourtada Fall, Carlos Delgado, Savious Gama

Midfielders: Ravi Kumar, Hugo Boumous, Raynier Fernandes

Forwards: Rahul KP, Dorielton, Isak

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

Goalkeeper: Shabir

Defenders: Lhungdim, Suresh Meitei, Ivan Novoselec, Abhishek Singh

Midfielders: Nikhil Prabhu, Ricky Shabong

Forwards: Mohammed Suhail, Vidal, Asmir Suljic, Luka Majcen

Odisha FC vs Punjab FC Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other four times, out of which Odisha FC won twice, Shers won once, and one match ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Odisha FC vs Punjab FC

Hugo Boumous (Odisha FC)

The French-Morrocan star will have to be at his best as his team will need him the most in the Super Cup. He had a decent season, but it will be disappointing as he was not consistent with his performance on the field.

A lethal player who can tear apart defences on his own. Bourmous is one of the most experienced players in the squad, and surely he is the main man for Odisha FC. His partnership with Diego Mauricio and Dorielton will be very important as they will have to attack Punjab FC from the start. In ISL, he played 21 games, in which he scored five goals and provided seven assists.

Luka Majcen (Punjab FC)

Majcen is one of the best forwards in the competition, and he is known for his goal-scoring prowess. A team player who can have an immediate impact on the pitch. There was a time when he was benched by the coaching staff, but even as a substitute, he delivered when his team needed him the most.

A quality player who knows the Indian Football circuit very well, his performance will matter a lot for Punjab FC. His partnership with Vidal will be key if they want to succeed in the upcoming fixture. He played 20 games in which he scored 10 goals and provided three assists.

Odisha FC vs Punjab FC Prediction

This will be an exciting fixture for sure, as both teams will be hungry to win some silverware and get the chance to play in the AFC Challenge League. Both teams have a fully fit squad and will give their best to get a good result for sure. Considering the issues which is going on with the Odisha FC internally, the Shers will most probably win this fixture narrowly.

Predicted Score: Odisha FC 2-3 Punjab FC

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