#3 Kerala Blasters

The way Kerala had started out the season under Rene Meulensteen, even the biggest of fans would not have hoped that they would live to fight until the very last. However, with the re-appointment of David James, their fortunes turned for the better.
Currently sitting in the fifth spot with 25 points from 17 matches, Kerala have the slimmest of chances of making it to the playoffs. However, they can still hope against hope, if a few results go their way.
For them to qualify, firstly, ATK have to beat FC Goa later today. Then, of course, they have to win against Bengaluru in their own backyard. Given they achieve that mammoth task, it still won't guarantee them a place in the playoffs. In the final match of the league fixtures, only if Goa beat Jamshedpur then the Blasters will qualify.