East Bengal vs. Chennaiyin FC Prediction: East Bengal won one game in last four

East Bengal will go against Chennaiyin FC in Gameweek 17 of the Indian Super League at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. East Bengal have only won one game in the last four games they played in. Who will win? 

Carles Cuadrat's team faced a disappointing setback against Jamshedpur FC, impacting their chances of securing a spot in the top 6, although it hasn't entirely eliminated them from the playoffs race. With seven games remaining, East Bengal still holds the opportunity to claim the sixth spot, having played two games fewer than Jamshedpur FC.

Nevertheless, The Red & Gold Brigaders must approach their remaining seven league games as must-win finals. This necessitates an all-out effort from the players, surpassing their opponents in every aspect. The East Bengal players must commit to such an approach to overcome Chennaiyin FC and rejuvenate their confidence in securing a top-6 position. However, a further loss could be particularly detrimental, distancing them significantly from the playoffs race, while a draw could also impede their progress.

Prabhsukhan Gill (GK), Nishu Kumar, Hijazi Maher, Aleksander Pantic, Mandar Rao Dessai, Sauvik Chakraborty, Ajay Chhetri, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Victor Vazquez, Nandhakumar Sekar, Cleiton Silva

Despite facing a recent setback against Mumbai City, Chennaiyin FC still maintains a statistical possibility of qualifying for the ISL playoffs. Similar to East Bengal, they must showcase their absolute best form in the concluding phase of the league campaign to secure a playoff berth. Owen Coyle's team has experienced a notably inconsistent season, encountering difficulties in scoring goals.

Throughout the season, they have managed to secure only one victory in away games. However, they also held Kerala Blasters and Jamshedpur FC to draws in away encounters. To surpass the resilient East Bengal side, Chennaiyin will need to deliver their finest away performance of the season, thereby intensifying their challenge and surpassing them in the league table. While a draw might not be the worst outcome, a loss could pose a significant obstacle for the two-time ISL champions in their pursuit of the sixth spot.

Debjit Majumder (GK), Sarthak Golui, Ryan Edwards, Lazar Cirkovic, Aakash Sangwan, Ayush Adhikari, Connor Shields, Farukh Choudhary, Rafael Crivellaro, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Rahim Ali

Chennaiyin finds themselves grappling with numerous challenges. Despite previously enjoying a lengthy unbeaten streak against East Bengal, the visiting team is unlikely to approach the upcoming match with high confidence. Despite securing the Kalinga Cup, East Bengal has struggled to maintain momentum, facing a series of losses under coach Carles Cuadrat in recent weeks. Nonetheless, East Bengal's overall performances still carry a positive outlook, suggesting the potential for a comeback with a victory against Chennaiyin.