Odisha FC vs Chennaiyin FC ISL 2019–20: Nerijus Valskis, Xisco Hernandez & Other Players to Watch Out for in ODS vs CFC Match of Indian Super League Season 6
Both teams have met only once in ISL and it was earlier this season when the sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Nerijus Valskis netted a brace for the team from Chennai while Xisco Hernandez and Aridane Santana scored for Odisha. So ahead of this clash, we take a look at key players who can have a big impact on this match.
Odisha FC will host Chennaiyin FC as both teams look to cut the gap between them and the teams in the top 4 positions. The match will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha on January 6, 2020 (Monday). Both teams have met only once in ISL and it was earlier this season when the sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Nerijus Valskis netted a brace for the team from Chennai while Xisco Hernandez and Aridane Santana scored for Odisha. So ahead of this clash, we take a look at key players who may have a big impact on this match. Odisha FC Vs Chennaiyin FC - Live Football Score.
Chennaiyin FC are second from bottom in the table and need to get results quickly if they want to make a late push for the semi-final places. Nerijus Valskis has been the most influential player under new manager Owen Coyle as the Lithuanian forward has scored in three of the four matches under the Irishman. Aridane Santana has been in terrific form this season as he is Odisha’s highest goalscorer this season and the newcomers will count on him to get them the all-important three points in this clash. Xisco Hernandez is also one of the players who can have a huge say in the final outcome of this encounter. ODS vs CFC Dream11 Prediction in ISL 2019–20.
Nerijus Valskis
The Lithuanian has been the most important player for Owen Coyle since his appointment as the forward has netted in three of his last four matches. Valskis is Chennaiyin’s leading goal scorer and netted a brace in the last meeting between the sides, so the forward will be eager to get on the field and add to his already impressive goal tally.
Xisco Hernandez
The Spaniard has been one of the most influential players for Odisha this season as he has four goals and one assist to his name. Xisco will be important for Odisha in this game as he will look to dominate the tempo of the match and get his side over the line to a crucial victory.
Anirudh Thapa
The 21-year-old midfielder is having a difficult season as he has been nowhere near his best in this campaign. The youngster has just one assist this season and it is far from the standards he has set for himself. So this match will be a good opportunity for him to showcase his talent and get his first goal of the season.
Aridane Santana
The Spanish forward is the leading scorer for Odisha this season and has been the main goal threat in most of their matches. The forward ended his run of three games without a goal when he netted a brace in the 2-1 win against Jamshedpur and will be eager to take advantage of one of the leakiest defences in the league.
Lucian Goian
The big Romanian defender will be important for Chennaiyin if they want to get a win in this match. Goian will have a tough task in front of him as he will look to shut out any attacking threat from Aridane Santana and Xisco Hernandez.
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