ISL Match Prediction Jamshedpur FC vs. East Bengal FC, Feb 22

Match Details 

Teams: Jamshedpur FC vs. East Bengal FC

Stadium: JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Series: India Super League (ISL)

Hours of play: 19:30

Match day: Thursday, February 22, 2024

Probable Starting 11

Jamshedpur FC

• Goalkeeper: TP Rahesh (Retained his spot after securing a clean sheet in the previous match)
• Defenders: Pratik Chaudhari, Stephen Eze (Returning from injury but expected to start), Pratik Lallawmawma, Ricky Lallawmawma
• Midfielders: Elsinho, Pawan Kumar, Boris Singh, Seiminlen Doungel
• Forwards: Daniel Chima Chukwu, Jordan Murray (Scored a goal in the last match)

East Bengal FC

• Goalkeeper: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill
• Defenders: Harmanjot Singh Khabra, Lalchungnunga, Jose Antonio Pardo, Nishu Kumar
• Midfielders: Saul Crespo, Souvik Chakraborty, Mohammed Rafique, Suhair Al Rawi
• Forwards: Javier Siverio, Cleiton Silva (New signing, might make his debut)

Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches 

Date	Team 1	Score	Team 2
Jan 24, 2024	East Bengal	2-0	Jamshedpur
Sep 25, 2023	East Bengal	0-0	Jamshedpur
Jan 13, 2023	East Bengal	1-2	Jamshedpur
Nov 27, 2022	Jamshedpur	1-3	East Bengal
Jan 11, 2022	Jamshedpur	1-0	East Bengal
Nov 21, 2021	East Bengal	1-1	Jamshedpur
Feb 7, 2021	Jamshedpur	1-2	East Bengal
Dec 10, 2020	East Bengal	0-0	Jamshedpur

Teams Recent Performance 

Last 5 Games of Jamshedpur FC

Date	Competition	Home Team	Score	Away Team
20/01/24	ASC	Jamshedpur	2 – 0	Shillong Lajong
24/01/24	ASC	East Bengal	2 – 0	Jamshedpur
31/01/24	ISL	Jamshedpur	1 – 1	NorthEast United
04/02/24	ISL	Mumbai City	2 – 3	Jamshedpur
11/02/24	ISL	Jamshedpur	1 – 1	Bengaluru

Last 5 Games of East Bengal FC

Date	Competition	Home Team	Score	Away Team
24/01/24	ASC	East Bengal	2 – 0	Jamshedpur
28/01/24	ASC	East Bengal	E 3 – 2	Odisha
03/02/24	ISL	Mohun Bagan	2 – 2	East Bengal
10/02/24	ISL	NorthEast United	3 – 2	East Bengal
13/02/24	ISL	East Bengal	0 – 1	Mumbai City

Topscorers Statistics in ISL 2023/2024

Jamshedpur FC

Player	Goals (G)	Penalty Goals (PG)
D. Chima	5	0
I. Khan	2	0
J. Manzorro	2	1
R. Tachikawa	2	0
Steve Ambri	1	1

East Bengal FC

Player	Goals (G)	Penalty Goals (PG)
Cleiton Silva	6	2
N. Sekar	3	0
M. Naorem	2	0
F. Brown Forbes	1	0
A. Chhetri	1	0

General Statistics

	Jamshedpur			East Bengal
	Total	Home	Away	Total	Home	Away
Rank	8			10
Matches played	15	7	8	13	8	5
Wins	3	1	2	2	2	0
Draws	5	4	1	6	3	3
Losses	7	2	5	5	3	2
Goals for	17	7	10	15	9	6
Goals against	19	8	11	14	6	8
Points	14	7	7	12	9	3
Clean sheets	4	2	2	5	4	1
Avg. goals scored p/m	1.13	1	1.25	1.15	1.12	1.2
Avg. goals conceded p/m	1.27	1.14	1.38	1.08	0.75	1.6
Avg. time 1st goal scored	36m	46m	24m	32m	38m	23m
Avg. time 1st goal conced.	49m	34m	60m	33m	34m	32m
Failed to score	6	2	4	5	4	1
Biggest victory	5 – 0	1 – 0	5 – 0	5 – 0	5 – 0	–
Biggest defeat	1 – 4	0 – 1	1 – 4	0 – 1	0 – 1	2 – 3

Jamshedpur FC vs. East Bengal FC: Winning Prediction

Recent Form

• Jamshedpur FC: They ended the previous season strong, winning their last 3 matches. However, they’ve had a mixed pre-season, winning 2 and losing 2.
• East Bengal FC: They finished last season poorly, losing their last 4 matches. Their pre-season form has also been inconsistent, with 2 wins and 2 losses.

Head-to-Head

• The teams have met 7 times in the ISL, with each team winning 2 matches and 3 draws.
• In their last meeting, Jamshedpur FC won 2-1.

Current Squad

• Jamshedpur FC: Retained their core players and added some experienced signings, potentially improving their defensive stability.
• East Bengal FC: Lost some key players but made some exciting young signings. Their attacking potential might be higher, but defensive concerns remain.

Home Advantage

• Jamshedpur FC will be playing at home, which could give them a slight edge.

Prediction

Based on recent form and current squad, Jamshedpur FC might have a slight advantage. However, East Bengal FC’s attacking potential and Jamshedpur’s defensive vulnerabilities make the match too close to call.

This is a close match to call, but I lean slightly towards a Jamshedpur FC win (1-0 or 2-1) due to their home advantage and recent defensive solidity. However, a draw or an East Bengal FC win is also very possible.

India Super League (ISL) Table on 14/02/2024

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	F	A	D	P*
1	Odisha	15	9	4	2	28	14	14	31
2	Goa	12	8	4	0	19	6	13	28
3	Kerala Blasters	14	8	2	4	19	15	4	26
4	Mumbai City	13	7	4	2	21	12	9	25
5	Mohun Bagan	12	7	2	3	23	16	7	23
6	NorthEast United	14	3	7	4	17	21	-4	16
7	Bengaluru	15	3	6	6	15	23	-8	15
8	Jamshedpur	15	3	5	7	17	19	-2	14
9	Punjab	14	3	5	6	15	20	-5	14
10	East Bengal	13	2	6	5	15	14	1	12
11	Chennaiyin	13	3	3	7	15	23	-8	12
12	Hyderabad	14	0	4	10	5	26	-21	4

* MP – Matches Played; W – Wins; D – Draws; L – Losses; F – Goals For (the number of goals the team has scored); A – Goals Against (the number of goals the team has conceded); D – Goals Difference (Goals scored – Goals conceded); P – Points.

Report About JRD Tata Sports Complex

Nestled amidst the industrial heart of Jamshedpur, India, stands a monument to athletic spirit – the JRD Tata Sports Complex. Named after the visionary industrialist JRD Tata, this multi-faceted facility has been pulsating with the energy of sports since its inauguration in 1991. More than just a stadium, it’s a crucible where budding athletes train, established stars compete, and communities gather to celebrate the thrill of athleticism.

The complex’s story began with a vision to foster a culture of sportsmanship within the Tata Steel community. What started as a modest arena soon transformed into a sprawling 30-acre haven for various sports. Today, it boasts a majestic football stadium, fondly nicknamed “The Furnace,” with a capacity of 24,424 (often limited to ensure safety during Indian Super League matches). The roar of the crowd here is almost legendary, creating an electrifying atmosphere for players and spectators alike.

But the JRD Tata Sports Complex is much more than just a football stadium. It’s an orchestra of sporting facilities, each playing a distinct yet harmonious tune. Within its embrace, you’ll find:

• An international-size swimming pool: This sparkling blue oasis caters to both recreational and competitive swimming, complete with modern training facilities.
• An eight-lane synthetic track: Aspiring Usain Bolts can test their mettle on this world-class track, designed to push athletic boundaries.
• Dedicated courts and fields: Whether you’re a basketball enthusiast, a hockey fanatic, or a tennis ace, the complex has dedicated courts and fields to hone your skills.
• Specialized areas: From archery grounds and boxing centers to handball courts and table tennis halls, the complex offers a haven for diverse sporting passions.

About Indian Super League (ISL)

The Indian Super League (ISL) is the men’s highest level of the Indian football league system. It was founded on 21 October 2013 with the aim of growing the sport of football in India and increasing its exposure in the country. The league is co-promoted by Reliance, Star India, and supported by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The ISL began play in October 2014 with eight teams. During its first three seasons, the competition operated without official recognition from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which is the governing body for the sport in Asia. It was structured along the same lines as the Indian Premier League, the country’s premier Twenty20 franchise-based cricket competition. Each season lasted just three months, from October to December, and matches were held daily.

However, before the 2017–18 season, the league expanded to ten teams, extended its schedule to six months, and earned recognition from the AFC. The season runs from September to March and includes a 22-round regular season followed by playoffs involving the top six teams, culminating with the ISL Final to determine the champions. At the end of the regular season, the team with the most points is declared the premiers and presented with the League Winners’ Shield.

Currently, the league comprises 12 clubs. ISL clubs gain qualification to the Asian continental club competitions; regular-season premiers qualify directly for the subsequent season’s AFC Cup group stage. The league has received unmatched visibility in a short span of time and is speculated to be one of the top-tier leagues in India after the I-League.