Jamshedpur FC vs Chennaiyin FC Prediction: Jamshedpur lost last four games

Jamshedpur FC will welcome Chennaiyin FC in Gameweek 9 of the Indian Super League at JRD Tata Sports Complex. Jamshedpur have lost their last four games and will be looking for a turnaround in this fixture. Who will win? 

There are reasons for optimism and concern for Scott Cooper's Jamshedpur side as they approach their upcoming fixtures. On a positive note, the team has only suffered one defeat in their last three encounters against Chennaiyin, showcasing a competitive edge. Defensively, Jamshedpur has displayed promise, bolstering their resilience at the back.

However, there are worrisome aspects as well. Jamshedpur has encountered difficulties in scoring, managing only four goals in their last six matches. Furthermore, none of the players on the squad have been able to secure more than a single goal this season, contributing to their offensive struggles.

The team currently faces a challenging run of four consecutive defeats, leaving them in a precarious position near the bottom of the standings. Their sole victory this season, a narrow win against Hyderabad, remains a solitary source of joy. To distance themselves from the bottom spot and the two winless teams, Jamshedpur urgently needs to secure three points in the upcoming matches.

Scott Cooper's team has grappled with goal-scoring issues throughout the season, with a meagre return of only four goals from the first eight matches. This offensive struggle places them in a challenging position, with only Hyderabad sharing a similarly poor scoring record this season.

TP Rehenesh (GK), Pratik Chaudhary, Elsinho, Laldinpuia P, Nikhil Barla, Rei Tachikawa, Jeremy Manzorro, Imran Khan, Alen Stevanovic, Daniel Chima Chukwu, and Mohammed Sanan

Chennaiyin FC finds itself in a mix of positive and concerning situations as they navigate through the ongoing league campaign. On a bright note, they stand as the third-highest scoring team in the league, with three players contributing two or more goals this season. However, their defensive performance raises red flags, holding the unfortunate title of having the worst defensive record in the league. Compounding their challenges are significant injuries impacting key players. The team's recent string of three league matches without a victory has resulted in a lack of consistency, hindering their ascent into the top six positions. Despite Coach Owen Coyle's unbeaten record against Jamshedpur, the defensive choices made by the team throughout the season have been a source of disappointment. In just eight matches, Chennaiyin has conceded a total of 16 goals, with the most recent 3-3 draw against Kerala Blasters contributing significantly to this defensive struggle.

Debjit Majumder (GK), Ankit Mukherjee, Bikash Yumnam, Lazar Cirkovic, Ajith Kumar, Ayush Adhikari, Cristian Battochio, Rafael Crivellaro, Ninthoingaba Meetei, Rahim Ali, and Jordan Murray.

Chennaiyin has encountered a three-game winless streak, and their historical performance against Jamshedpur is not notably impressive. Nevertheless, the team possesses goal-scoring capabilities across the pitch, presenting a challenging scenario for Jamshedpur. The latter has struggled in the final third and stands as one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league. This goal-scoring challenge may lead Jamshedpur to face the possibility of a fifth successive defeat. Expect over 2.5 goals in this game.