ATK will host the table toppers Goa FC in a crucial game of the ongoing Indian Football League. The match is scheduled on January 18th and the game will set in motion at 7:30 (IST) at Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). ATK suffered a deflating loss to Kerala Blasters in their last clash, which marked their first defeat in four matches. FC Goa, on the other hand, has been in a sensational form and managed to register their fifth victory from their last six matches. Goa FC will aim to go ahead with the same squad in the upcoming match against ATK, as they do not have any injury concerns.
In this match, FC Goa will continue to maintain their winning ways as they are reigning the first spot on the points ladder with seven wins and 24 points. ATK have occupied third position on the points table with total 6 wins and 21 points. ATK team has been goalless in the previous match and this fixture is crucial for them to gain their momentum and seal a higher spot on the score table. David Williams and Edu Garcia are expected to return in this contest, providing a much-needed strength to the team.
Team Stats
Teams |
Total Matches Played |
Matches Won |
Matches Lost |
ATK |
12 |
6 |
3 |
FC Goa |
12 |
7 |
3 |
Probable Playing Line-up
ATK
Arindam Bhattacharja, Pritam Kotal, Agus Garcia, Anas Edathodika, Prabir Das, Michael Soosairaj, Jayesh Rane, Carl McHugh, Edu Garcia, David Williams and Roy Krishna.
FC Goa
Mohammad Nawaz, Seriton Fernandes, Mourtada Fall, Carlos Pena, Mandar Rao Desai, Ahmed Jahouh, Lenny Rodrigues, Jackichand Singh, Hugo Boumous, Brandon Fernandes, Ferran Corominas.
Key Players
ATK
Roy Krishna
David Williams
FC Goa
Brandon Fernandes
Ferran Corominas