Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC Prediction: Chennaiyin is in dire need to get a victory

Kerala Blasters FC will welcome Chennaiyin FC in the 19th game week of the ISL at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi. It's a do-or-die game for Chennai and Kerala will look to get back in form after last game week's loss. Who will win this tie?

Kerala has been performing consistently this season. Only two teams are above them in the points table. One being invincibles Mumbai and the other being Hyderabad. There is eight point difference between them and the Nizams so the top two finish looks highly unlikely. Kerala's immediate goals will be to solidify their position in the playoffs and try out some fringe players. The yellow army has scored 25 goals this season. They are banking on their defence which has handed them many wins over the last few games. The team is coming into the game on the back of a defeat against East Bengal and will be looking to change the fortunes going into the business end of the tournament. 

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Chennaiyin started the season well but is on a seven-game winless run. With only four games left in the season, Chennaiyin needs to win all four to guarantee their place in the playoffs. They have 18 points from 16 games and they occupy 8th place in the table. The team is leaking goals at the back which has cost them heavily in this campaign. They have let 31 goals slip past them which is a cause for concern. Marina Machans have all to play for in this do-or-die game against Kerala.

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Chennaiyin is in dire need to get a victory. Kerala have only managed three points in last four games which will give them confidence. We expect a high scoring game with above 2.5 goals as both the defences are not at their best at the moment. Chennaiyin look more likely for a win or a draw is the most likely scenario.