CFC 3 - KBFC 1 | Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC - Live Football Score, Match 42 - Summary

A clash at the bottom of the table as Chennaiyin FC host Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) in match 42 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2019-20. The match will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on December 20, 2019 (Friday). Chennaiyin recorded their first win of the season against Hyderabad in November but since then are winless in two matches and find themselves in the penultimate spot on the table.

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. Kerala Blasters are on a dismal run of form as well as the Kochi-based club is still searching for a win since their opening day 2-1 victory against ATK. 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.

It's been a difficult campaign for the teams till now as they find themselves in the lower regions of the table. Chennai are ninth in the table while Kerala occupy the eight position and both teams will be looking for a win to power a late push towards a semi-final spot.

Probable Line-Ups:

Chennaiyin FC: Vishal Kaith (GK), Lucian Goian, Eli Sabia, Edwin Vanspaul, Tondonba Singh, Masih Saighani, Anirudh Thapa, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rafael Crivellaro, Thoi Singh, Nerijus Valskis.

Kerala Blaster FC: TP Rehenesh (GK), Mohamad Rakip, Raju Gaikwad, Jessel Carneiro, Vlatko Drobarov, Jeakson Singh, Sergio Cidoncha, Rahul KP, Mario Arques, Messi Bouli, Sahal Abdul Samad.