Chennaiyin FC (CFC) will take on Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) in match 42 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2019-20. CFC vs KBFC match will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on December 20, 2019 (Friday). Since recording their first win of the season against Hyderabad in November, the side from Chennai have drawn two consecutive matches and as a result, find themselves two points ahead of the last place. For fans of Dream11 fantasy game, here are some tips and team suggestions so you can build a strong team for the Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC clash in ISL 6. Chennaiyin FC Vs Kerala Blasters FC - Live Football Score.
Kerala Blasters are on a dismal run of form as the Kochi-based club is still searching for a win since their opening day 2-1 victory against ATK. The Blasters will take some positives from their last ISL encounter as they came back from a two-goal deficit in the final fifteen minutes of the game to earn an equal share of points. Raphael Messi Bouli has been sensational since coming into the side as a replacement for Bartholomew Ogbeche as the Cameroon international has scored three goals in his last four matches.
Chennaiyin were held to a 1-1 draw by Jamshedpur in their last match and are winless in two games. Nerijus Valskis has been a bright spark for the struggling Mariners as the Lithuanian forward has scored four goals on his last three matches. Chennai need him to be in top form if they are to get anything from this game.
Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Goalkeeper – Vishal Kaith (CFC) has been in a good form and should be selected as your keeper.
Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Defenders – Both teams will take a cautious approach, so selecting four defenders is a good option. The players in your defence should be Eli Sabia (CFC), Lucian Goian (CFC), Mohamad Rakip (KBFC) and Jessel Carneiro (KBFC).
Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Midfielders – You should ideally go for three midfielders for your team and they should be Anirudh Thapa (CFC), Rafael Crivellaro (CFC) and Sergio Cidoncha (KBFC).
Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Forwards – Nerijus Valskis (CFC) has been fantastic for Chennai in recent weeks and should be your captain. Raphael Messi Bouli (KBFC) can be selected as your captain. Andre Schembri (CFC) should be the last player in your team.
Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Vishal Kaith (CFC), Eli Sabia (CFC), Lucian Goian (CFC), Mohamad Rakip (KBFC), Jessel Craneiro (KBFC), Anirudh Thapa (CFC), Rafael Crivellaro (CFC), Sergio Cidoncha (KBFC), Nerijus Valskis (CFC), Raphael Messi Bouli (KBFC) and Andre Schembri (CFC).
Both teams have endured a difficult campaign till now and are in the lower regions of the table. They will be looking for a win to power a late charge for a semi-final place.
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