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ISL 4: Table-toppers Chennaiyin FC face Jamshedpur FC!

The final matchweek of the year in Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 kicks off with Jamshedpur FC hosting Chennaiyin FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Thursday. The home team will be high on confidence after winning their previous fixture against Bengaluru FC in the Blues’ fortress. They also kept their fifth clean sheet of the season in the process, and currently have the best defensive record. Chennai on the other hand, were denied a victory in their previous fixture against Kerala Blasters FC after conceding a last-gasp equalizer. However, they have been one of the most consistent teams so far, which has helped them achieve the status of table-toppers heading into what’s certain to be a tough away fixture.

KEY PLAYERS

Trindade Goncalves (Jamshedpur FC)

The Brazilian has been marshalling the Jamshedpur midfield to good effect. He is one of those players who has played in the league previously and that experience has come in handy for the ISL debutants. Goncalves is a crisp passer of the ball and is swift when it comes to initiating attacks. The 21-year-old scored the all-important spot-kick that sealed all three points for his team against the Blues last time around and will want to make a similar sort of an impact against Chennaiyin.

Rene Mihelic (Chennaiyin FC)

The Slovenian has been a key figure in the middle of the park for Chennai even though he hasn’t always started for the southerners. He’s an intelligent player who reads the game well and has a knack of making incisive passes. Mihelic is also an expert at set-pieces, having picked up an assist from one of his free-kicks so far. The 29-year-old’s only goal this season came from the spot and he will be an important figure when his team makes the journey to Jamshedpur.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS

Jamshedpur FC

Steve Coppell will most likely line his team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, using the bodies in midfield and his wingers for supply to their frontman.

Goalkeeper: Subrata Paul

Defenders: Souvik Chakrabarti, Andre Bikey, Tiri, Shouvik Ghosh

Midfielders: Memo, Mehtab Hossain, Jerry Mawhmingthanga, Bikash Jairu, Trindade Goncalves

Forwards: Kervens Belfort

Chennaiyin FC

John Gregory may opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation as he looks to cancel out the hosts.

Goalkeeper: Karanjit Singh

Defenders: Jerry Lalrinzuala, Mailson Alves, Henrique Sereno, Inigo Calderon

Midfielders: Dhanpal Ganesh, Bikramjit Singh, Rene Mihelic, Raphael Augusto, Francisco Fernandes

Forward: Jeje Lalpekhlua

KEY STAT

Both sides are in a similar vein of form having lost just one of their previous six matches

FORM GUIDE (Last five matches)

Jamshedpur FC: W L W D D

Chennaiyin FC: D W L W W

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