I-League Match Prediction Inter Kashi vs. Gokulam Kerala FC, Feb 9

Match Details 

Teams: Inter Kashi vs. Gokulam Kerala FC

Stadium: Kalyani Municipal Stadium, Kalyani, West Bengal, India

Series: I-League

Hours of play: 19:00

Match day: Friday, February 9, 2024

Probable Starting 11

Inter Kashi (4-4-2)

• GK: Ravi Kumar (experienced shot-stopper, made crucial saves recently)
• RB: Gaurav Bawa (attacking full-back, good crossing ability)
• CB: Sumeet Passi (strong defender, good in aerial duels)
• CB: Deepak Devrani (reliable partner for Passi)
• LB: Suraj Kumar (solid defensively, contributes in attack)
• CM: Tushar Chaudhary (dynamic midfielder, controls the tempo)
• CM: Abhishek Rai (good tackler, provides defensive cover)
• RM: Amarjit Singh Kiyam (pacy winger, dangerous on the counter)
• LM: Sumit Rathee (technical winger, can create chances)
• ST: Pedro Manzi (foreign striker, in-form goalscorer)
• ST: Mayur Saran (local talent, good hold-up play)

Gokulam Kerala (4-3-3)

• GK: Bilal Khan (young but reliable goalkeeper)
• RB: Muhammad Nemil (attacking full-back, good crosses)
• CB: Rashid Pullockodan (experienced defender, leader of the backline)
• CB: Salam Ranjan Singh (new signing, adds solidity)
• LB: Prosenjit Chakraborty (versatile defender, can play multiple positions)
• CDM: Dennis Souza (defensive midfielder, wins tackles)
• CM: Muhammad Rafi (playmaker, dictates the game)
• CM: Philip Oghara (box-to-box midfielder, scores crucial goals)
• RW: Emil Benny (fast winger, dangerous dribbler)
• ST: Alex Sanchez (new signing, experienced striker)
• LW: Stephen Eze (technical winger, good finisher)

Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches 

Teams Recent Performance 

Last 5 Games of Inter Kashi

Last 5 Games of Gokulam Kerala

Topscorers Statistics in I-League 2023/2024

Inter Kashi

Gokulam Kerala

General Statistics

Inter Kashi vs. Gokulam Kerala: Winning Prediction

Recent Form

• Inter Kashi:
  • Winless in their last 5 matches (3 draws, 2 losses).
  • Struggling to score goals, averaging just 0.8 per game in their last 5.
  • Defense has been slightly more resilient, conceding 1.2 goals per game in the same period.
• Gokulam Kerala FC:
  • Inconsistent form, winning 2, drawing 1, and losing 2 in their last 5 matches.
  • More attacking than Inter Kashi, averaging 1.4 goals per game in their last 5.
  • Defense has been leaky, conceding 1.6 goals per game in their last 5.

Current Form

• Inter Kashi: 8th in the I-League table, just 2 points above the relegation zone.
  • Playing at home can provide a slight advantage, but confidence might be low.
• Gokulam Kerala FC: 6th in the table, 7 points above the relegation zone.
  • Aiming for a top-4 finish and potentially a playoff spot.

Head-to-Head

• Only one previous meeting this season, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

Key Factors

• Inter Kashi’s desperation to avoid relegation: Their fighting spirit could be a factor.
• Gokulam Kerala FC’s attacking prowess: Their ability to score goals could be decisive.
• Inter Kashi’s home advantage: The crowd support might provide a boost.

Prediction

This is a tough one to call. Inter Kashi’s desperation might give them an edge, but Gokulam Kerala FC’s attacking threat is hard to ignore. Considering their recent form and head-to-head record, a draw seems like the most likely outcome. However, Gokulam Kerala FC victory is more probable, if they can tighten up their defense.

Gokulam Kerala FC to win 2-1.

I-League Table on 30/01/2024

* MP – Matches Played; D – Goal Difference; P – Points.

Report About Kalyani Municipal Stadium 

The Kalyani Municipal Stadium is situated in Kalyani, West Bengal, India. It serves as a significant venue for football matches and various sporting events. Here are some key details about the stadium:

• History and Background: The stadium is the home ground for Kolkata-based clubs such as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal FC, and Mohammedan S.C., who use it for some of their national and regional league matches. Kalyani Stadium has become an alternative location to Kolkata for hosting numerous I-League and Calcutta Football League matches, as well as other sporting events. The stadium has hosted notable tournaments like the Durand Cup in 2019, IFA Shield, Santosh Trophy, 2019 SAFF U-15 Championship, Calcutta Football League, U-17 Women’s Championship in 2019, and various other Indian and international tournaments.
• Facilities: The stadium is equipped with a swimming pool and a well-equipped gymnasium. It also features floodlights to support night matches. Currently, the stadium is undergoing remodeling to incorporate a modern structure and a 5-story gallery with additional facilities.
• Capacity: Kalyani Municipal Stadium can accommodate up to 20,000 spectators.
• Location: Situated near Kalyani Lake and positioned in the central part of Kalyani city, the stadium’s main gate is opposite the Kalyani Sub Divisional Court Building. It is approximately 10 minutes away from Kalyani railway station and 5 minutes away from Kalyani Silpanchal railway station.

About I-League

The I-League is the men’s second-tier of the Indian football league system. It was founded in 2007 as the successor to the National Football League, with the first season starting in November 2007. The competition was launched as India’s first-ever top-tier professional football league with the aim to increase the player pool for the India national team.

Currently, the I-League is contested by 13 clubs. The winners get promoted to the Indian Super League. The I-League operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the I-League 2. Since the inception of the I-League, a total of seven clubs have been crowned champions. Dempo has won the most titles in league history, being crowned champions three times.

The I-League was formed after the 2006–07 NFL season. The league’s first season consisted of eight teams from the previous NFL campaign and two teams from the 2nd Division to form a 10-team league. The league announced a change in their foreign-player restrictions with the new rule being that all the clubs could sign four foreigners – three non-Asian and one which must be Asian.

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