Odisha and Goa are stuck in midtable of the Indian Super League ahead of matchday 8. With both teams stuck in midtable, Odisha and Goa are seeking a big win on Christmas Eve.
Goa are eighth in the Indian Super League ahead of the teams’ match on Friday. They have lost three straight matches in the Indian Super League. Goa have obtained seven points from 18 points on offer this season in the league.
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Eight points separate Goa from first-place Mumbai City. Goa have a game in hand over their rivals in the race for the Indian Super League title.
Odisha are seventh in the Indian Super League ahead of their match against Goa. They have taken nine points from 18 points available in the division and are seeking a third straight win on Friday.
Coach Kiko Ramirez has led the Juggernauts to two straight wins against East Bengal and Bengaluru. Both wins came against teams at the bottom of the Indian Super League table.
Goa are –4 in goal difference with 13 goals allowed and nine scored. They have allowed a majority of goals in the second half. Seven times this season Goa have allowed goals in the second period. Six of Goa’s 10 goals scored have come in the first half of matches.
Odisha are –1 in goal difference with 12 goals for and 13 against. Seven goals have been conceded by Odisha in the first half, while they have scored eight times in the second half of matches in six Indian Super League matches.
Goa lead the head-to-head against Odisha in matches played between the clubs. Derrick Pereira’s team has posted a record of 11W-2D-3L all-time versus Odisha. They have outscored Odisha 35-19. The teams average 3.4 goals per match in head-to-head meetings.
Five of Odisha’s six Indian Super League matches in 2021-22 finished with over 2.5 goals scored. Four of their six matches finished with both teams scoring goals.
Goa have had five of their six matches in the Indian Super League finished with more than 2.5 goals. Five of their six matches ended with both teams scoring goals.
Friday’s match should finish with over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring goals based on their form this season. Goa have a great head-to-head against Odisha. Despite their current league form, Goa should post a win against Odisha with goals being scored on Christmas Eve in Indian Super League action.