Odisha FC Gears Up for Clash Against East Bengal FC

Odisha FC will face East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Odisha remains unbeaten against East Bengal in their last seven encounters, scoring 23 goals. East Bengal aims for a turnaround under coach Oscar Bruzon, with Odisha striving for victory on home turf.

Odisha FC will lock horns with East Bengal FC in the much-anticipated Indian Super League match set to take place at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Both teams are eager to cement their positions early in the campaign. While East Bengal is yet to score points, Odisha presently occupies the 10th spot with four points from an equal number of matches.

The encounter between these two eastern outfits has historically been thrilling, often providing fans with end-to-end action. Odisha FC, drawing confidence from their seven-game unbeaten streak against East Bengal, will aim to continue their dominance, having scored 23 goals in these past fixtures. Notably, the Kolkata side has been leaking an average of two goals per match, whereas Odisha has managed to score at least twice on home ground in their last seven matches.

Odisha's impressive 88.1% tackle success rate adds another challenge for East Bengal, who have lost six consecutive games, five of which were this season. With Oscar Bruzon in charge for only his second match, East Bengal hopes to adapt quickly and turn the tide, especially given the formidable opposition they face. Head coaches, Sergio Lobera of Odisha and Bruzon of East Bengal, have emphasized squad performance, tactical flexibility, and unlocking their respective teams' potential.

(With inputs from agencies.)