FC Goa vs Odisha FC Prediction: Goa will be looking for an astounding win over Odisha in this fixture

Goa FC will welcome Odisha FC in Gameweek 3 of the Indian Super League at Fatorda Stadium. Goa will be looking for an astounding win over Odisha in this fixture. Who will win? 

Goa's first scheduled match against Hyderabad on September 22 was postponed, requiring them to commence their Indian Super League campaign against Punjab instead. Despite the match seeing only one goal scored, Goa delivered a dominant performance against the newly promoted team.

The entire team displayed great cohesion, with Carlos Martinez emerging as Goa's standout player on the field. The Spaniard played for 68 minutes and boasted a passing accuracy of 76%. Importantly, he netted the crucial opening goal of the match in the 14th minute, setting the tone for his team. Furthermore, the Gaurs had a few other promising opportunities to increase their lead but were unable to capitalize on them.

Arshdeep Singh, Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Jay Gupta, Raynier Fernandes, Carl McHugh, Udanta Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Noah Sadaoui, Carlos Martinez.

On the flip side, Odisha is currently facing a challenging phase. After a tough 4-0 loss to Mohun Bagan SG in the AFC Cup, the Kalinga Warriors managed to regain their momentum with a 2-0 victory over Chennaiyin. Jerry Mawihmingthanga and Deigo Maurício found the back of the net, kick-starting their Indian Super League campaign with a win.

Odisha's second match was against Mumbai City, where Mawihmingthanga scored his second goal of the season, leaving Mohammad Nawaz, the Mumbai City goalkeeper, taken aback. Odisha's midfield, comprising Puitea and Ahmed Jadouh, made some excellent clearances and created scoring opportunities. However, the attacking unit ultimately couldn't convert all of the chances.

Roy Krishna also scored from a penalty, but the match concluded with a 2-2 draw. In their second AFC Cup game, Odisha suffered another unfortunate loss, this time 3-2 against Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings. The team from Bhubaneshwar would be eager to secure a win before heading into the two-week international break.

Amrinder Singh, Amey Ranawade, Narender Gahlot, Carlos Delgado, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Puitea, Ahmed Jahouh, Lenny Rodrigues, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Roy Krishna.

Throughout the years, Goa has consistently held the upper hand in their rivalry with Odisha. This trend is likely to continue, with Goa poised to secure another victory against the Kalinga Warriors. Players like Noah Sadaoui and Brandon Fernandes are anticipated to contribute with some goals, paving the way for the Gaurs to secure their second win in the 2023-24 Indian Super League season.