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On the back of two consecutive hard-fought draws against Punjab FC and Mumbai City FC, Carles Cuadrat's East Bengal are gearing up to welcome Odisha FC for their final ISl 2023-24 clash of the year at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.
After their statement 5-0 victory over NorthEast United, the Red and Gold Brigade were expected to build on their momentum. But they failed to deliver on the promises and were held to two 0-0 draws. East Bengal are currently seventh in the standings and while the record still isn't one to boast about, a positive result against the Juggernauts could help their position ahead of the AFC Asian Cup break.
Meanwhile, Cuadrat, during the pre-match press conference, stressed the need for his side to focus on and improve their outcomes from set-piece situations.
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"We know that Odisha FC are a dangerous team in set-pieces. We have been working on trying to defend well in set-pieces. We have been a good team in defending them, not in scoring, but I hope that the plan for tomorrow works in that aspect of the game,” the Spanish gaffer said.
But Odisha FC will pose a threat of their own as they have continued to do for a while now. The Kalinga Warriors are fifth in the standings with 17 points and have gone five matches unbeaten in the league.
They delivered a clinical 3-0 victory over struggling Hyderabad FC away from home in their last outing. Sergio Lobera hopes to finish the season on a high and break into the top three.
East Bengal FC vs Odisha FC: Head-to-head record
East Bengal FC and Odisha FC, the two clubs from eastern India, have looked horns in the Indian Super League on six occasions, with the Juggernauts boasting a superior record. With a victory tonight, the Torchbearers will be hoping to slightly tilt the scales.
Matches played: 6
Odisha FC wins: 5
East Bengal FC wins: 1
Draws: 0
East Bengal FC vs Odisha FC: Top goalscorers this season
East Bengal FC: Cleiton Silva (5 goals).
Odisha FC: Roy Krishna (4 goals)
East Bengal FC vs Odisha FC: Stats and numbers from the 2023-24 ISL season
Most assists: Nandhakumar Sekar (3), Cy Goddard (2).
Most shots: Cleiton Silva (16), Isak Ralte (12).
Most saves: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (18), Amrinder Singh (22).
Most successful tackles: Souvik Chakrabarti (12), Amay Ranawade (20).
