Jamshedpur FC will look to revive their playoff hopes when they lock horns with SC East Bengal at the Fatorda Stadium in the first ISL match on Sunday.
Jamshedpur FC started the season strongly but faced three successive defeats last month, putting a halt to their progress. The team, however, has now picked up five points from their last three games. The Red Miners are thus back in the race for the ISL playoffs.
The Red and Golds started their ISL season poorly but managed to put up a few good performances which have mathematically kept them in the race. The team looked to have found a solution to their problems. However, things haven't gone their way of late, with SC East Bengal currently on a five-match winless run.
Both teams will give their all to win the game as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Jamshedpur FC vs SC East Bengal Team News
Jamshedpur FC
The Red Miners come into this game on the back of three consecutive clean sheets. They still have a lot to worry about as they scored just twice in their last five games. Head coach Owen Coyle will hope that his strikers improve as the team aims for the play-offs.
In terms of team news, Jamshedpur have no real injury concerns and will play their best possible XI.
Injured - None
Doubtful - None
Suspension - None
SC East Bengal
SC East Bengal have not had results coming their way in recent times. To compound their misery, they will be without head coach Robbie Fowler. The Englishman has been suspended for four matches after being found guilty of making derogatory remarks against Indian referees.
Nevertheless, the team will have his support off the field. The Red and Golds will have the guidance of other senior coaching members when they play an all-important game against Jamshedpur FC.
The team will be without the services of Lalramchullova and Loken Meitei, both of whom are injured.
Injured - Lalramchullova & Loken Meitei
Doubtful - None
Suspension - None
When does the ISL match between Jamshedpur FC and SC East Bengal FC kick off?
India: February 7, 2021, 5:00 PM IST
Where and how to watch the ISL match between Jamshedpur FC vs SC East Bengal on TV?
India: Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD, Asianet Movies, Jalsha Movies, Star Gold, Asianet Suvarna Plus, Star Utsav.
How to watch live streaming of Jamshedpur FC vs SC East Bengal?
India: Disney + Hotstar, Jio TV