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Chennai City FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC, I-League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

I-League · 2021
Chennai City FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Gokulam Kerala FC
Wed 12 Feb 2020 · 13:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 54' Shibil Muhammed
Shem Marton 76' Y
Y 80' Marcus Joseph
Charles Anandraj 83' Y
Charles Anandraj 84' Y

Overview

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Chennai City FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC — I-League .

Match Details

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5 games this season 🟨 4.2/game ⚽ 17.0 goals/game

Head-to-Head

3
1
2
Chennai City FC 6 games · Avg 2.8 goals Gokulam Kerala FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-12 Chennai City FC 0–1 Gokulam Kerala FC 2019-01-04 Chennai City FC 3–2 Gokulam Kerala FC 2018-11-04 Gokulam Kerala FC 2–3 Chennai City FC 2018-01-20 Chennai City FC 0–1 Gokulam Kerala FC 2017-12-04 Gokulam Kerala FC 1–1 Chennai City FC

Recent Form

Chennai City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Feb Gokulam Kerala FC H 0–1 L
09 Feb Churchill Brothers SC A 2–1 W
05 Feb Indian Arrows H 1–0 W
09 Mar Roundglass Punjab FC H 3–1 W
01 Mar Churchill Brothers SC A 2–3 L
24 Feb Mohun Bagan AC H 3–1 W
Gokulam Kerala FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Feb Chennai City FC A 1–0 W
08 Feb Real Kashmir FC H 0–1 L
09 Mar Quess East Bengal FC H 1–2 L
03 Mar NEROCA FC H 2–1 W
28 Feb Aizawl FC H 1–3 L
22 Feb Shillong Lajong FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Chennai City FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Gokulam Kerala FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chennai City FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gokulam Kerala FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
5/5
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/2
61-75
7/2
76+
9/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Chennai City FC to score. At the same time, Gokulam Kerala FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Jan Muzangu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chennai City FC tonight.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Gokulam Kerala FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Valera might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Gokulam Kerala FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chennai City FC and Gokulam Kerala FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 32' Sriram Boopathi is replacing Jockson Dhas for the Chennai City FC side.
  • 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 47' With 0 assists to his name this season, Vijay Nagappan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chennai City FC.
  • 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 54' The referee shows Gokulam Kerala FC player a Yellow card on 54.
  • 57' A change in the Gokulam Kerala FC ranks — Shibil Muhammed exits the field as Salman K. enters on 57.
  • 62' Chennai City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 67' Mashoor Shereef has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 174 appearances.
  • 72' Gokulam Kerala FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Shem Marton on 76.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Nathaniel Garcia as he leaves the pitch. Kipson Atuheire steps in for Gokulam Kerala FC.
  • 79' Brilliant from the ! Marcus Joseph makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 79.
  • 80' Marcus Joseph is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
  • 82' Chennai City FC make a change. Vijay Nagappan trudges off to be replaced by Syed Suhail Pasha on 82 minutes.
  • 83' A moment of madness from Charles Anandraj on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chennai City FC will be frustrated.
  • 84' Chennai City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
  • 89' Yusa Katsumi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gokulam Kerala FC so far.
  • 90' Justin George is ready to make an impact after coming on for Henry Kisekka at the 90 minute mark.
  • With this win, Gokulam Kerala FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Chennai City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Gokulam Kerala FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Valera

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pedro Manzi 3
Joel Ayeni 1
Musa Mudde 1
Marcus Joseph 1
Dennis Antwi 1

Head to Head

2020-02-12 Chennai City FC 0–1 Gokulam Kerala FC 2019-01-04 Chennai City FC 3–2 Gokulam Kerala FC 2018-11-04 Gokulam Kerala FC 2–3 Chennai City FC 2018-01-20 Chennai City FC 0–1 Gokulam Kerala FC 2017-12-04 Gokulam Kerala FC 1–1 Chennai City FC

Chennai City FC Form

2020-02-12 Chennai City FC 0–1 Gokulam Kerala FC L 2020-02-09 Churchill Brothers SC 1–2 Chennai City FC W 2020-02-05 Chennai City FC 1–0 Indian Arrows W 2019-03-09 Chennai City FC 3–1 Roundglass Punjab FC W 2019-03-01 Churchill Brothers SC 3–2 Chennai City FC L 2019-02-24 Chennai City FC 3–1 Mohun Bagan AC W

Gokulam Kerala FC Form

2020-02-12 Chennai City FC 0–1 Gokulam Kerala FC W 2020-02-08 Gokulam Kerala FC 0–1 Real Kashmir FC L 2019-03-09 Gokulam Kerala FC 1–2 Quess East Bengal FC L 2019-03-03 Gokulam Kerala FC 2–1 NEROCA FC W 2019-02-28 Gokulam Kerala FC 1–3 Aizawl FC L 2019-02-22 Shillong Lajong FC 1–1 Gokulam Kerala FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21 Chennai City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Gokulam Kerala FC xG
I would bet for: Chennai City FC or Gokulam Kerala FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Chennai City FC39% Draw30% Gokulam Kerala FC31%
Actual: Gokulam Kerala FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Chennai City FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Gokulam Kerala FC
61%
Chennai City FC or Gokulam Kerala FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chennai City FC26% Draw51% Gokulam Kerala FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.3%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Chennai City FC

Handicap Chennai City FC covers Push Gokulam Kerala FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 21% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Chennai City FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Gokulam Kerala FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.