CFC vs KBFC Dream11 Prediction 2019 | Chennaiyin vs Kerala Blasters

CFC vs KBFC Dream11 Prediction 2019 | Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC

The 42nd match of the Indian Super League will see Chennaiyin FC host Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai. Chennaiyin have just one victory in the past seven games and sit on the 9th spot of the ISL table. Kerala Blasters have not done much better than their southern rivals, sitting on the 8th spot with one win, four draws and three losses. 

Chennaiyin FC

After not scoring for 800 minutes, Chennaiyin ironically scored two goals after the 90th minute against Hyderabad FC. Chennaiyin struck first in the 92nd minute, only for Hyderabad to equalize in the 95th minute. In an all-out attack, Chennaiyin scored the winner in the 96th minute and registered a win after 7 games. Since then, Owen Coyle’s side picked up two draws. They lost the lead at home twice to draw against newcomers Odisha FC. 

CFC conceded late against Jamshedpur FC away as well to draw 1-1. Nerijus Valskis has been their top scorer with 4 goals in 7 matches. His strike partner Andre Schembri has scored 1 goal and 1 assist this season. Defensively, CFC are one of the weakest sides in the league. They have conceded 11 goals in 7 matches, keeping just 1 clean sheet in the meanwhile. 

Kerala Blasters

Kerala Blasters have also have had a disappointing ISL season with just victory at the start of the season. Eelco Schattorie’s side have dropped points in every game after the first match against ATK. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 10 goals this season while keeping just one clean sheet. 

Messi Bouli has recently emerged as a key player for the Tuskers. He has scored 4 goals in 8 games. Bartholomew Ogbeche could return as well. He has 2 goals in 6 matches as well this season.

CFC vs KBFC Dream11 Prediction 2019 | Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC

Dream11 Tips and Tricks for Today’s ISL Match: CFC vs KBFC

Goalkeeper: TP Rehenesh

TP Rehenesh has conceded 8 goals and has kept 1 clean sheet in 6 games for KBFC. From a total of 20 shots against him, he has made 12 saves and 22 clearances. Rehenesh is selected over Kaith because he has better passing averages in 18.33 passes per game with 76.33% accuracy. Further, he has a better save percentage. 

Defenders: Eli Sabia, Lucian Goian, Jessel Carneiro

Eli Sabia and Lucian Goian are our first two defenders. Eli averages 29.71 passes per game with an 81.25% accuracy. He has made 52 clearances, 19 interceptions and 11 tackles with 12 blocks in 7 games. Lucian has registered 5 shots and averages 30.43 passes per game with 76.99% accuracy. 

He has a defensive record of 63 clearances, 22 interceptions and 29 tackles with 9 blocks. Our last defender is Jessel Carneiro from KBFC. Carneiro averages 39.13 passes with 68.05% pass accuracy. He has 30 crosses and registered 6 shots, resulting in 1 assist. Defensively, his has made 34 clearances, 16 tackles and 14 interceptions and 7 blocks. 

Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Rafael Crivellaro, Sahal Abdul Samad, Sergio Cidoncha

While Anirudh Thapa is yet to score or assist this season, he is vital in the CFC midfield. He has made 355 passes, averaging 50.71 passes per game and 78.23% accuracy. The 21-year-old has registered 6 shots and 3 crosses. Defensively, he has made 12 tackles, 14 interceptions, 6 clearances and 6 blocks. 

Rafael Crivellaro has assisted 1 time so far from 9 crosses. He averages 49 passes per game with a 64.13% pass accuracy. The Italian has made 9 tackles, 4 interceptions and 5 interceptions this season. Joining him in mid is Sergio Cidoncha who has 1 goal and 1 assist this season. 

The Spanish midfielder has made 355 passes averaging 41.88 passes and a pass accuracy of 78.2%.  Defensively, he has made 21 tackles, 9 interceptions, 9 clearances and 7 blocks. 

Sahal Abdul Samad has been a revelation of recent times in Indian Football. Sahal has 2 assists from 5 crosses this season. The youngster averages 16.75  passes per game and has a defensive record of 14 tackles, 3 clearances and 3 blocks. 

Forwards: Nerijus Valskis, Messi Bouli, Bartholomew Ogbeche

Bartholomew Ogbeche could return today after missing two matches. In 6 games, Ogbeche has scored 2 goals and will be rearing to form a killer partnership with Messi Bouli. Cameroon striker Bouli has scored 4 goals in 8 matches and will be key if KBFC are to take three points. 

\Nerijus Valskis is Chennai’s main man this season. Despite the team’s bad performance, Valskis has scored 4 goals in 7 matches this season. 

My Dream11 Team 

TP Rehenesh (GK), Eli Sabia, Lucian Goian, Jessel Carneiro, Anirudh Thapa, Rafael Crivellaro, Sahal Abdul Samad, Sergio Cidoncha, Nerijus Valskis, Messi Bouli, Bartholomew Ogbeche

Dream11 Team Stats: CFC vs KBFC Dream11 Prediction 2019