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East Bengal vs Jamshedpur Preview: Jamshedpur to build on first win of ISL season

By Moti Prakash

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East Bengal take on Jamshedpur in the Indian Super League on Thursday
East Bengal have lost all 3 matches since joining the Indian Super League
They have have failed to score in their 3 matches
Jamshedpur are unbeaten in their last 3 matches
Nerijus Valskis has scored 5 goals in his last 4 matches for Jamshedpur

Nerijus Valskis has scored five goals in four games this season (Getty Images)

East Bengal's search for a first point in the Indian Super League continues at Tilak Maidan Stadium on Thursday when they face Jamshedpur. Robbie Fowler's side have lost all three games since joining the ISL and could face another tough evening.

East Bengal Form

Three games, three defeats and no goals scored. That is the story of East Bengal's start to life in the Indian Super League.

Robbie Fowler's side lost the Kolkata derby 2-0 to ATK Mohun Bagan in their first-ever game in the ISL. They then suffered a 3-0 loss to Mumbai City in their second game.

East Bengal made it three straight losses when losing 2-0 to NorthEast United on Saturday and they remain in search of an elusive first goal.

East Bengal Team News

Without defender Danny Fox, Robbie Fowler went to a back three against NorthEast United. Will he keep faith with the new formation?

Fox is a doubt with injury, while forward Aaron-Amadi Holloway has yet to make an appearance this season.

Jamshedpur Form

Owen Coyle's side lost their opening game of the season 2-1 to Chennaiyin before successive draws against Odisha (2-2) and Hyderabad (1-1). Valskis scored twice against Odisha, while Stephen Eze earned the point against Hyderabad.

Jamshedpur became the first side to defeat defending champions ATK Mohun Bagan this season with a 2-1 victory on Monday.

Nerijus Valskis scored both goals in the win to take his tally to five goals in four games this season.

Jamshedpur Team News

Lithuanian forward Nerijus Valskis is the key man for Jamshedpur having scored five goals in four games this season.

With this game coming three days after the victory over ATK Mohun Bagan, Owen Coyle may opt to shuffle his pack.

East Bengal vs Jamshedpur Head to Head

This will be the first meeting between East Bengal and Jamshedpur in the Indian Super League.

East Bengal vs Jamshedpur Stats

East Bengal have lost all 3 matches since joining the Indian Super League.
East Bengal have failed to score in their 3 matches in the Indian Super League.
Jamshedpur are unbeaten in their last 3 matches (Indian Super League).
Jamshedpur have seen over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 11 matches (Indian Super League).
Jamshedpur's Nerijus Valskis has scored 5 goals in his last 4 matches (Indian Super League).

Prediction

Jamshedpur were impressive in the win over ATK Mohun Bagan. They have one of the league's best forwards in Nerijus Valskis who can help inflict another defeat on East Bengal.