Kerala Blasters v East Bengal FC Prediction: Blasters aiming to get campaign underday

Kerala Blasters plays host to East Bengal FC in day two of the Indian Super League play at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. The Blasters are out to get their campaign underday. Who takes the fight into the final moments of the 90?

Kerala Blasters had faced a pretty hard loss to Punjab in their season opener, though the side was still very determined to turn things around. This was also an opportunity for them to make an exciting performance before their home fans as they knew that a win would give them momentum and get their campaign back on track with a much-needed victory against East Bengal.

A convincing win with a positive outcome could heighten the morale of the team and get the fans all juiced up for the team. On the other hand, another home defeat could ring in fears and shrink the mentality of the squad for future outcomes. This brings some pressure for a must-win match this coming game.

Sachin Suresh (GK); Sandeep Singh, Pritam Kotal, Milos Drincic, Aibanbha Dohling; Vibin Mohanan, Alexandre Coeff; Rahul KP, Noah Sadoui, Mohammed Aimen; Jesus Jimenez

It has been a testing opening to their season for East Bengal as the two away games to launch it do not make things easier. But their coach knows how important winning points away will mean to their quest for the playoffs. After such a woeful attacking performance against Bengaluru FC, more clinical and creative final third finishing for East Bengal will be required if they are to change course.

A victory in Kochi against Kerala Blasters can soothe their fans' nerves and help get some confidence back in the team. Another defeat away, however, will only work up anxiety for this team's chemistry and overall form with a draw being an acceptable outcome.

Prabhsukhan Gill (GK); Mohamed Rakip, Anwar Ali, Hijazi Maher, Mark Zothanpuia; Jeakson Singh, Saul Crespo, Madih Talal; Naorem Mahesh Singh, Nandhakumar Sekar, Dimitri Diamantakos

Kerala Blasters FC and East Bengal are two of the stronger teams who should finish in the top six, so this will be an important game. With both eager for three points, this game certainly will be a tough encounter but perhaps a draw seems likely as both sides are well-balanced with current early season form.