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Will try to put up a hat-trick of wins after a disappointing start to the season.
In their previous game, 10-man FC Goa registered a 2-1 win over Bengaluru FC, going down to 10 men by the end. Hyderabad FC, on the other hand, registered an impressive 5-1 win over NorthEast United FC in their previous match.
face to face
The two teams have faced each other four times in the tournament. FC Goa took the lead on three occasions, while the other ended in a draw.
team news
FC Goa will miss midfielder Brendon Fernandes as he is still recovering from injury. Ortiz has been suspended for the match after receiving a red card against Bengaluru FC in the previous match.
key statistics
FC Goa is falling for the set-piece
FC Goa has scored eight goals from the set-piece, the most among all teams in the tournament.
Hyderabad FC Rock-Solid Defense
The Nizam’s defenders are hard to beat and the teams are finding it difficult to score goals against them. Hyderabad has scored just four goals this season.
key players
FC Goa
Alberto Noguera: The 32-year-old Spanish player owns the midfield and arranges plays for Gaur. He is the leading goal scorer in five matches with two goals and one assist. Noguera has made the most of opportunities for Gaur.
Devendra Murgaonkar: The young forward reached the scoresheet for FC Goa in a 2-1 win over Bengaluru FC and must continue to score goals for Gaur. With a goal scored for the first time this season, FC Goa hopes that Morgaokar can take the field for the season.
Hyderabad FC
Bartholomew Ogbeche: The 37-year-old Nigerian has been in excellent form. Ogbeche made a brace against NorthEast United in the previous match. He is currently the joint top scorer with five goals along with Igor Angulo (Mumbai City FC).
Joao Victor: The Hyderabad FC midfielder would like to continue his form in his last match against Goa. He has scored one goal and scored one goal so far.
Match timings and broadcast details
Match: FC Goa vs Hyderabad FC
Date: 18 December 2021
Location: Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, Goa
Kick-off Time: 9.30 pm
Broadcasting: Hindi Commentary on Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Regional Channels – Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu
Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar and Jio TV.
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