Punjab FC Vs Chennaiyin FC Prediction: Punjab has done well after promotion

Punjab FC will host Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi in the Indian Super League for game week 7. Punjab has done well after their promotion to the ISL. Who will be the winner after 90 minutes?

Punjab FC has been in a wonderful run in the ISL and has shown much resilience and skill under the tutelage of Panagiotis Dimperis. Their stellar start with three wins in four matches says much for their growing stature in the league and competitive edge. A win in their next home game will see them reach 12 points, consolidating their position in the top four and even challenging for the second spot.

Punjab FC will be a tough side to crack, but with their current run and home advantage, they are likely to keep their good form and continue to push higher up in the table.

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With eight points from five games, Chennaiyin FC have built a decent start to the season, now sixth on the table. Owen Coyle's side has improved, especially in four points collected over the last two games, with a fantastic home win against Chennaiyin. And Thursday's game against Punjab FC will be crucial for Marina Machans as the fight for the top six narrows down.

A win will push them closer to the top four, ensuring they remain ahead of the likes of Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters, who are itching to get into the qualification spots. Chennaiyin will need a spirited performance against a strong Punjab side that has also shown consistency this season to stay in the race.

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That being said, Punjab FC's decent run of form at home goes a long way into finding their chances of winning this one, with the probability it carries being 43.5%. So far, under coach Panagiotis Dimperis, they have shown quite impressive performances; hence, a lot to expect on the way to improving to that position in the top four. Chennaiyin picked up reasonably well on the away games but hasn't performed consistently; this can lead to some trouble to pursue Punjab FC's run.

Marina Machans will need to present a composed and disciplined affair against the home advantage of Punjab but Punjab's form and home crowd support might just tip the balance in their favor.