The bottom two of the points table will be meeting in a face-off that will mark the 56th match of the fixture. Hyderabad gears up to lock horns with former champions Chennaiyin FC on January 10 at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad. The live-action will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Chennaiyin FC who have won the title two times in the year 2015 and 2017-18, failed to get to their winning ways in this season. With 2 wins and 3 draws from their quota of 10 games, the team is currently placed at the 10th spot on the points table. On the other hand, Hyderabad are placed on the last position on the points table with just 1 win in hand. They have played a total of 11 matches out of which 2 ended in a draw and 8 in a defeat.
To get things back on track, Hyderabad had recently signed Ajay Chhetri, on loan from Bengaluru, and the player is expected to begin playing right away. Chennaiyin FC might include Afghan Masih Saighani, and Dragos Firtulescu.
Probable Playing Line-ups
Hyderabad FC
Kamaljit Singh, Asish Rai, Matthew Kilgallon, Adil Khan, Sahil Panwar, Ajay Chhetri, Marko Stankovic, Nestor Gordillo, Nikhil Poojary, Marcelinho, Bobo.
Chennaiyin FC
Vishal Kaith, Laldinliana Renthlei, Eli Sabia, Masih Saighani, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Anirudh Thapa, Germanpreet Singh, Dragos Firtulescu, Rafael Crivellaro, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Nerijus Valskis.
Key Players
Hyderabad FC
Bobo
Matthew Kilgallon
Chennaiyin FC
Rafael Crivellaro
Eli Sabia
