Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa Prediction: Chennai won only one game this season

Chennaiyin FC will welcome FC Goa in Gameweek 6 of the Indian Super League at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai. Chennai has won only one game this season while Goa has excellent record on this ground. Who will win? 

Chennaiyin FC has secured a single victory in their last five league matches against FC Goa. However, their most recent encounter in February 2023 saw them emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline against the Gaurs. The upcoming fixture provides an opportunity for Chennaiyin FC to achieve back-to-back wins over their opponents, which could significantly enhance their prospects for the season. The team appears to be finding its form, with Coach Coyle's strategy and philosophy becoming evident on the pitch in the last two games.

Debjit Majumder (GK), Bikash Yumnam, Lazar Cirkovic, Ryan Edwards, Aakash Sangwan, Ankit Mukherjee, Ayush Adhikari, Rafael Crivellaro, Farukh Chaudhary, Rahim Ali, Connor Shields

FC Goa is a formidable opponent, with an impressive 64% winning record when playing at the home ground of Marina Machans. Their average of 2.27 goals per game in away matches against Chennaiyin FC is the highest rate against any opponent in the ISL. Under Manolo Marquez's guidance, the team has been consistently implementing their playing style since the beginning of this season. Marquez is determined to secure a victory against Coach Coyle, the manager who bested him for the League Shield title in ISL 2021/22.

Arshdeep Singh (GK), Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Jay Gupta, Raynier Fernandes, Carl McHugh, Udanta Singh, Victor Rodriguez, Brandon Fernandes, Carlos Martinez

FC Goa is expected to maintain their strong start to the season by securing a narrow victory and earning all three points. FC Goa has had the upper hand in recent encounters with Chennaiyin, winning four out of the last five matches, and we anticipate another one-goal margin victory. Chennaiyin has been conceding just under two goals on average this season, while Goa has a better defensive record, conceding nearly one goal per game. Expect more than 2.5 goals in the game.