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Hyderabad vs East Bengal Preview: Aridane to prove the difference in ISL

By Rahul Varma

14 Dec 2020

Rahul Varma 14 Dec 2020

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Hyderabad and East Bengal meet for the first time in the Indian Super League
Hyderabad are unbeaten in their last 6 matches
Hyderabad have the best defence in the ISL this season with 2 goals conceded
East Bengal have lost 3 of their 4 matches since joining the Indian Super League
They have also failed to score in their 4 matches in the ISL

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East Bengal remain without a goal in the Indian Super League, but will they break their duck against Hyderabad at Tilak Maidan Stadium on Tuesday? Robbie Fowler's side got their first point against Jamshedpur and now face the ISL's best defence.

Hyderabad Form

Hyderabad have enjoyed a four-game unbeaten start under new coach Manuel Roca, but have had to settle for a share of the points in their last three matches.

Having started the season with a 1-0 win over Odisha, Hyderabad have been involved in three successive stalemates against Bengaluru (0-0), Jamshedpur (1-1) and ATK Mohun Bagan (1-1).

In their most recent match, a Joao Victor penalty in the 65th minute earned a point after Manvir Singh had put ATK in front 11 minutes earlier.

Hyderabad Team News

Aridane, who had scored both of Hyderabad's goals up to that point, missed the ATK Mohun Bagan game. He will return to the Hyderabad attack if fit.

Spanish forward Fran Sandaza has yet to feature this season, while midfielder Lluis Sastre has missed the last two games through injury. Joel Chianese has also joined the injured ranks.

East Bengal Form

East Bengal are up and running after collecting their first point since joining the Indian Super League. Robbie Fowler's side drew 0-0 with Jamshedpur in their last match.

They are still without a goal, however, after drawing blanks in all four games this season.

East Bengal 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.

That became three straight losses when going down 2-0 to NorthEast United, before drawing with Jamshedpur.

East Bengal Team News

Midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh is out through suspension after picking up two yellow cards in the space of four minutes against Jamshedpur.

Overseas stars centre-back Danny Fox and striker Aaron Amadi-Holloway are out, as are defender Lalramchullova and midfielder Loken Meitei.

Hyderabad vs East Bengal Head to Head

This is the first meeting between the sides in the Indian Super League.

Hyderabad vs East Bengal Stats

Hyderabad are unbeaten in their last 6 matches (Indian Super League).
Hyderabad have drawn their last 3 matches (Indian Super League).
Hyderabad have the best defence in the Indian Super League this season with 2 goals conceded in 4 matches.
East Bengal have lost 3 of their 4 matches since joining the Indian Super League.
East Bengal have failed to score in their 4 matches in the Indian Super League.

Prediction

Hyderabad may have drawn their last three matches, but this represents a great opportunity to get back to winning ways. In Aridane, they have the man to prove the difference.