Odisha FC, riding high on a seven-game unbeaten streak against East Bengal FC, will look to continue their dominance when they face off against the struggling Red & Gold Brigade in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. East Bengal, meanwhile, desperately seeks to find their footing in the campaign after facing six consecutive defeats. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams strive for crucial points in the early stages of the season.
Get ready for an exciting Indian Super League clash as Jamshedpur FC host East Bengal FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. We bring you the match preview, starting lineups, and where to catch the action.
East Bengal FC looks to bounce back from consecutive away defeats and secure their first points of the ISL 2024-25 season when they host FC Goa at the Salt Lake Stadium on Friday. The match promises a thrilling encounter as East Bengal faces a tough challenge against a formidable opponent with a strong track record against them.
Kerala Blasters, seeking their first win of the ISL 2024-25 season, face East Bengal FC at the Nehru Stadium on Sunday. The Blasters will be without midfielder Adrian Luna, who is recovering from an illness, but will be looking to bounce back from their opening loss against Punjab FC.
Bengaluru FC started the new Indian Super League season with a strong win, defeating East Bengal FC 1-0 in a thrilling match at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium. Vinith Venkatesh, making his debut, scored the winning goal in the 25th minute.
Anwar Ali, who controversially moved from Mohun Bagan Super Giant to East Bengal FC this season, will miss the ISL opener due to a suspension imposed by the AIFF for wrongful contract termination with his previous club. Despite his absence, East Bengal’s head coach remains optimistic about his future contributions.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerged victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout against East Bengal FC in the Chief Minister’s Cup derby. The match, played in Lucknow, saw a tight contest with Suhail Ahmad Bhat’s first-half goal for Mohun Bagan equalised by Muhammed Ashique K in the second half. The Green and Maroon Brigade ultimately secured the first-ever Kolkata Derby win in the City of Nawabs with a 3-2 victory in the penalty shootout.
The historic rivalry between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal FC will continue in Lucknow on September 2nd as the two teams face off in an exhibition match. This match marks a significant moment for both clubs, particularly for East Bengal, which will be playing in Lucknow for the first time in its 104-year history. This match is part of a broader effort by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to popularize football in Uttar Pradesh.
East Bengal FC will travel to Meghalaya to face Shillong Lajong in the Durand Cup 2024 quarterfinal on August 21st. The match comes after their final group stage encounter against Mohun Bagan was abandoned due to security concerns, resulting in a point for each team.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) Shield winners, will face Al-Wakrah SC of Qatar, Iran’s Tractor FC, and FC Ravshan of Tajikistan in Group A of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Two. The tournament features 32 clubs divided into eight groups with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages. East Bengal FC, the 2024 Kalinga Super Cup champion, lost its Champions League Two qualifying round match and will now compete in the AFC Challenge League.
