Chennaiyin vs East Bengal: Chennaiyin eye a hat-trick of wins at the start of the Indian Super League when they meet East Bengal on Friday.
Match Details:
Teams: Chennaiyin vs East Bengal
Venue: Tilak Maidan Stadium, Vasco de Gama, Goa, India
Date: Friday 3rd December, 2021
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Chennaiyin made it successive wins on Monday when they beat Northeast United FC 2-1 away in their previous ISL clash.
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Chhangte broke the deadlock for the visitors before VP equalized for Northeast. But Thapa’s strike 16 minutes form time proved to be the difference.
The Chennai side has begun their campaign on a strong note and aim to continue the consistent and positive start.
On the other hand, East Bengal succumbed to Odisha FC in a 10-goal thriller on Tuesday.
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East Bengal lost 6-4 and remain winless in the league after 3 matches. Rodas and Cabrera scored 2 goals each for Odisha alongside goals from Hernandez and Vanlalruatfela.
Sidoel, Haokip and 2 goals from Chukwu tried to make a contest for the East Bengal but eventually missed out.
This loss left East Bengal with just 1 point from 3 matches as they look to improve, especially with the goals conceded.
Both sides last met in January 2021 where it finished goalless between the sides.
Form Guide
Chennaiyin: DDDWW
SC East Bengal: LLDLL
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Last Matches of both teams:
Northeast United 1-2 Chennaiyin
Odisha 6-4 East Bengal
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Chennaiyin vs East Bengal in India?
The match can be live streamed on Hotstar VIP App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Star Sports 2/HD, Star Sports 3.
Team News
There are no injury concerns for both sides ahead of this important clash.
Chennaiyin possible 11:
Kaith, Das, R Singh, Damjanovic, Ranjan Singh, Kaman, Thapa, Chhangte, Borysiuk, Murzaev and Ali
East Bengal possible 11:
Sen, Prce, Mondal, Lourenco, Gaikwad, Rafique, Sidol, Dervisevic, Jairu, Chima Chukwu and Haokip
Prediction: Chennaiyin 3-1 East Bengal
Chennaiyin head into this with successive wins and good form.
East Bengal have not been able to start of their campaign on the right note, and remain vulnerable due to the leaky defence.
We expect Chennaiyin to pick up the points in this one.
