Jamshedpur FC will take on East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on October 5, at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, at 5 PM IST. Khalid Jamil’s side are currently placed third in the table with six points from three games. Meanwhile, East Bengal FC find themselves at the bottom with three straight losses and interim head coach Bino George at the helm.

Jamshedpur FC unbeaten streak against East Bengal

● The Men of Steel haven’t lost in their last three fixtures against the Red & Gold Brigade. Their latest fixture ended in a 2-1 win over East Bengal in February 2024. However, Jamshedpur FC have never registered successive victories over the Kolkata giants in the ISL.

East Bengal FC’s seek to improve away record

● Since the start of the 2023-24 season, East Bengal FC have only won two away fixtures. Moreover, they have lost all three previous away games. However, the Red & Gold Brigade have won one out of their two away games in Jamshedpur, a 3-1 victory back in November 2022.

“Every match is an opportunity to grow”

After losing out to Odisha FC in their previous game, Jamshedpur FC will be aiming to get back to winning ways against East Bengal, who haven’t enjoyed a proper start to their ISL campaign.

Head coach Khalid Jamil said before the game, “Now, it’s about moving forward and focusing on what lies ahead. Facing them will be another important challenge, but my focus is entirely on preparing my team and getting the best out of them on the pitch. Every match is an opportunity to grow, and we are ready to give our best effort to secure a positive result.”

He added, “Our last game was not up to the mark. We will rectify ourselves and give our best.”

“I know the boys can come back stronger”

Bino George has taken over as the interim coach after the departure of Carles Cuadrat. However, the Indian maestro has full faith and is confident of his side turning it around in their favour soon.

He said, “I have full faith in our players and their quality. They have been working very hard.“

The coach added, “We are a good team and have confidence. We have a style of play and will follow that. No injuries in our team.”

Head-to-head

Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal FC have met eight times in the ISL. The Men of Steel have triumphed on three occasions. On the other hand, East Bengal were the victors twice. Three fixtures ended in a draw.

Key Players and Milestones

● East Bengal skipper Cleiton Silva is the highest goalscorer in this fixture with three goals. However, he is yet to register any goal contribution in his last four ISL appearances.

● Jamshedpur FC’s Jordan Murray has contested more than 10 duels in each of his last six appearances in the ISL, the longest active run in the league. Madih Talal, who currently plays for East Bengal, had a longer run of contesting more than 10 duels since the start of 2024 - nine games between February and April.

● East Bengal goalkeeper Debjit Majumder has registered 3.4 saves per game since the commencement of the 2023-24 edition. This is the highest such aggregate by any goalkeeper who has featured in at least five games. But, he secured only three clean-sheets during this tenure.

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