Jamshedpur, March 4: Odisha FC will play Jamshedpur FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on March 5, at 7:30 pm IST.
Jamshedpur FC have qualified for the playoffs and are fourth in the table with 38 points from 22 games on the back of 12 wins and two draws. Odisha FC are preparing for their final league fixture, placed seventh with 30 points from 23 encounters thus far. A win against Jamshedpur FC will see them reach 33 points. If the sixth-placed Mumbai City FC lose both their remaining games, the Islanders will also be on 33 points at the end of the league phase. In that case, the equation will come down to goal difference, which still gives Odisha FC a lot to play for, with just one vacant playoffs spot now. Odisha FC’s goal difference is 6 right now, better than Mumbai City FC (0).
The Khalid Jamil-coached side will want form by their side going into the playoffs, since they have won and drawn twice each in their last five games.
Odisha FC’s Overall Struggles
• Straight Blanks: Odisha FC have failed to score in each of their last two ISL matches, having gone on a longer goalless streak only twice before (three games in December 2022 and three games in December 2020). Interestingly, they are the fourth-highest scoring team this season with 41 strikes to their name.
• Defensive Loopholes: Odisha FC have permitted opponents an average of 9.9 shots from inside the box per game since the start of 2025, with only Mohammedan SC (11.1) and Hyderabad FC (10.4) conceding more. They have kept the third-least clean sheets (4) in ISL 2024-25.
Jamshedpur FC’s Attacking Gameplay
• Offensive Intent: Jamshedpur FC have played 46.1% of their passes forward in the current campaign, the second-highest share among all teams (Chennaiyin FC – 47.8%). However, they have completed just 52.5% of them – the second lowest in the league. It reflects a lack of neatness on this front, but also highlights that they have embraced risk-taking options offensively.
• Superb Saver: Jamshedpur FC’s goalkeeper Albino Gomes has made a league-high 83 saves this season, which shows that the team has a reliable presence between the sticks to stop shots from going in even if they end up conceding open spaces in their defensive third.
Coaches Corner
“We must think about positive results”
Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil said that his side needs to deliver an improved performance at home.
“We must bounce back again. This is the last game we will be playing at our home ground. We must do well and think about positive results,” he said.
“Jamshedpur FC are a very solid team”
Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera heaped praise on the Jamshedpur FC setup.
“I think they are a solid team. The coach has done an amazing job and they have been very competitive,” he said.
Head-to-Head
The two teams have played 11 games, with both of them emerging victorious five times each. One encounter has produced a draw.
Key Players to Watch
• Odisha FC’s Diego Mauricio has scored seven goals against Jamshedpur FC. Overall, he has netted nine times and assisted on six occasions in 22 appearances in the current campaign.
• Jamshedpur FC’s Imran Khan has recorded an expected assists (xA) value of 2.11 in 2025, the highest among Indian players and the third highest overall behind Alaaeddine Ajaraie (2.39) and Connor Shields (2.36). Imran has notched three assists this season.
• Odisha FC’s Jerry Mawihmingthanga has scored three goals and notched one assist in 2025, averaging a contribution every 102.8 minutes, which is the fastest rate among Indian players. His five strikes coupled with two assists this season have played a key part in his team’s promising returns upfront, barring the last two games.
ISL Fantasy
Diego Mauricio (9cr)
The Odisha FC striker has bagged 90 ISL fantasy points this season
Albino Gomes (4.6cr)
The Jamshedpur FC goalkeeper has earned 89 ISL fantasy points in 2024-25
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