Chennaiyin FC vs Jamshedpur FC: Must Win Game for the Playoff Hopefuls!

Chennaiyin FC will host Jamshedpur FC in what is a crucial game for both clubs in the playoff race. JFC are currently 8th with 21 points while CFC are 10th with 21 points as well. The Marina Machans though have a game in hand over Jamshedpur.

Owen Coyle's side are going into the game after an exciting 3-2 win against Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday. Irfan Yadwad scored the winning goal in injury time to get all three points in what was a massive psychological boost for Chennaiyin.

Jamshedpur FC on the other hand are coming into the game after losses to Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City followed by a 1-1 draw against the Kerala Blasters. JFC had drawn their game 2-2 against Mumbai, however, they fielded an extra foreign player, owing to which they had to forfeit the game.

Historically, the two clubs have faced each other 13 times before in the ISL. In this, both CFC and JFC have won 5 games each while 3 matches have ended in a draw. The reverse fixture in December ended in a 2-2 draw between the two playoff hopefuls.

With both teams expected to be fighting tooth and nail, it has to be seen who will take a massive step in pursuit of the coveted sixth spot!