Watch Punjab vs Chennaiyin in the Indian Super League
Chennaiyin are unbeaten in their last three matches
Can Punjab claim another home win on Thursday?
Tip: Punjab v Chennaiyin | Odds |
BTTS - Yes Both Teams To Score | @1.57 |
Punjab vs Chennaiyin Predictions
Both sides have begun their season brightly, and a keenly fought contest should see both teams get on the scoresheet.
BTTS is my sole choice at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Punjab have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 6 home matches
Punjab have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches against Chennaiyin
Chennaiyin have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 away matches
Head to Head
Punjab and Chennaiyin will meet for the sixth time on Thursday. Both teams picked up one win apiece, while three games finished deadlocked.
Punjab Form
Punjab return to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday after seeing their 100% winning start to the season end at Bengaluru two weeks ago. Roshan Singh's 43rd-minute strike condemned the Shers to their first ISL loss since April.
Panagiotis Dilmperis's side scored impressive September victories against Kerala Blasters (2-1), Odisha (2-1) and Hyderabad (2-0).
Clean sheets have been rare, though, particularly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Punjab conceded at least one goal in eight successive home fixtures before their clean-sheet victory against Hyderabad last month.
Punjab Team News
Head coach Dilmperis has no new selection issues ahead of Thursday's ISL encounter. Luka Majcen is the only absentee as he remains sidelined with a broken jaw.
Chennaiyin Form
Chennaiyin extended their unbeaten run to three matches with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Goa last week. Daniel Chima's late goal secured a point for the Marina Machans.
Currently sixth in the division, Owen Coyle's side remain unbeaten in three away fixtures, including a 3-2 win at NorthEast United in their most recent road trip.
Despite recent improvements, defensive issues remain, particularly in away matches. Chennaiyin failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 of their last 12 away ISL matches.
Chennaiyin Team News
Head coach Coyle is likely to make one or two changes to his selection on Thursday. Daniel Chima could come into the attack after his goal-scoring substitute appearance last week.
Laldinliana Renthlei is available again after serving a one-match suspension.