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After a celebratory victory over Kerala Blasters last week, Hyderabad FC are back in action when they take on the in-form Jamshedpur FC in a rescheduled Round-12 Indian Super League encounter at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim this Tuesday.
Hyderabad, currently at the top of the table, have 35 points from 18 league games while Owen Coyle’s side are second, just a point behind, in their 17 league games. The Red Miners will book their spot in the play-offs if they can avoid defeat while Hyderabad FC can take a step closer to the league shield with a positive result on the night.
Jamshedpur FC needed a late winner to see off NorthEast United FC in the last round, to make it four wins in their last four league games. Coyle’s side have the second-best goal difference in the league and have been one of the most consistent sides in the competition leading into this game.
The likes of Ricky Lallawmawma, Daniel Chukwu, Laldinliana Renthlei, Jordan Murray and Boris Singh have been in fine form this season. However, Greg Stewart, the star of their season so far, will miss this game with a suspension for accumulation of yellow cards.
Hyderabad FC, lifted by the sensational form of Bartholomew Ogbeche, will look to put in a strong performance this time as well. Ogbeche has 17 goals in 17 games and will eye more goal-scoring records in the last couple of league games this season.
The backline and the midfield have also been a strong suit for Hyderabad FC who will however, miss the services of Juanan, who also remains suspended for this game.
Manolo’s men have yet to beat Coyle’s Jamshedpur FC, with all three ties between the sides from the start of the last season ending in stalemates. The Red Miners do boast of the solitary win from two seasons back.
Hyderabad FC can extend the lead at the top with a win while Jamshedpur FC can dislodge them off the top spot after a long time, if they are able to take all three points from this game.
The game kicks-off at 7:30pm on Tuesday and will be telecasted live on the Star Sports Network with live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV.
