The Nizams beat Bengaluru FC 1-0 in their previous meeting. They began their season with a 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC before defeating NorthEast United FC convincingly 3-0. If Hyderabad FC defeats the Gaurs, it will have won three straight games.
In the meanwhile, Carlos Pena’s team has won back-to-back games against East Bengal and Chennaiyin FC to open the season. They scored two goals without giving up any, and they easily defeated the Marina Machans. Goa will now want to continue their winning streak and make it three straight victories.
Bartholomew Ogbeche (18) and Javier Siverio scored the most goals for Hyderabad FC during the previous ISL season (7).
Devendra Murgaonkar, FC Goa (2)
Previous ISL season’s clean sheets for Hyderabad FC: Laxmikant Kattimani (3)
Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem of FC Goa (1)
Lineup
HFC
- Laxmikant Kattimani (GK);
- Nikhil Poojary, Odei Onaindia, Chinglensana Singh, Akash Mishra
- Joao Victor (C), Hitesh Sharma, Mohammed Yasir, Halicharan Nazary
- Bartholomew Ogbeche, and Javier Siverio.
FCG:
- Arshdeep Singh (GK);
- Seriton Fernandes, Marc Valiente, Anwar Ali, Aibanbha Dohling;
- Glan Martins, Edu Bedia, Redeem Tlang, Brandon Fernandes (C);
- Iker Guarrotxena,
- Noah Sadaoui
Head-to-head between FC Goa and Hyderabad FC
The teams have faced off against one another six times in the ISL. Hyderabad FC just has one victory to their credit whereas FC Goa has three wins, which is a superior record. Both of the remaining two games ended in draws.
In the two games from the previous season, Hyderabad FC won 3-2 while the other one ended in a 1-1 tie.
Where To Watch
The Star Sports Network will air the tournament matches between the Bengaluru Bulls and Dabang Delhi KC.