ISL Fantasy 2017/18: Tips for FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC

Match 44 of the ISL 2017/18 will see FC Goa take on Jamshedpur FC at the Fatorda Stadium. The Goan side are winless in their last three matches while Jamshedpur FC are unbeaten in their last two.

With FC Goa struggling to score and Jamshedpur FC yet to concede in their four away matches, there is a high possibility of a 0-0 draw.

Goalkeepers

Subrata Paul: The man with the highest clean sheets in ISL has already kept five of them. He has also got the benefit of a well-drilled defence in front of him. Whenever his defence has been breached, “The Spiderman” has proved to be a reliable last line of defence.

Defenders

Andre Bikey: The muscular centre-back has impressed with his tough tackling and no-nonsense defending. The experienced defender due to his frame and aerial prowess is also a threat in the opposition box.

Tiri: The experienced Tiri has played a key role in Jamshedpur keeping 5 clean sheets so far. The 26-year-old has been a calming presence at the back. He has made 15 interceptions, the most by any Jamshedpur FC player. His aerial prowess means Tiri can also score attacking points to go with his clean sheet points.

Narayan Das: The Tata Football Academy Product has impressed so far contributing both offensively and defensively. With Jamshedpur FC expected to sit back, Das has the potential to earn defensive and attacking points.

Seriton Fernandes: The Goan native has been solid without being spectacular so far. He has stuck to his tasks and has been difficult to get past for his opponent. He has made 36 tackles so far, the most by an FC Goa defender. Seriton has been FC Goa’s unsung hero so far.

Mohammed Ali: The youngster has impressed for FC Goa with his tough tackling and his reading of the game. He has made 12 interceptions, the most by a FC Goa defender. The 26-year old's pace means, he is more often than not keeping a close eye on the opposition forwards.

Midfielders

Manuel Aranha: Manuel Aranha equalized in his side's previous match from a tight angle, lashing in a volley from close range taking advantage of a defensive mistake. Despite not starting all the matches, Aranha has contributed with 5 goals (3 goals and 2 assists) so far.

Manuel Lanzarote: The Spanish playmaker is FC Goa’s chief creator, having assisted 4 goals so far and is also a threat with his shooting has already scored 5 goals so far, the most by any midfielder in ISL 2017/18. The 33-year-old has also attempted a total of 10 shots, by far the most by any player in his position this season.

Trindade: The tall Brazilian has been steady without being spectacular so far and is one of the two Jamshedpur FC players who have scored this season. The 21-year-old has contributed offensively as well as defensively. He has attempted a total of 14 shots so far, the second highest by a Jamshedpur FC player.

Memo: Defensive midfielder Emerson Gomes has impressed for Jamshedpur FC with his all-around play. The Brazilian has attempted 356 passes, the most by a Jamshedpur FC player. He has also contributed defensively making an impressive 31 tackles in 8 matches which is also the most by a Jamshedpur FC player.

Forwards

Coro: Coro has now scored 9 goals and is the top scorer of ISL 2017/18. His lethal finishing can be highlighted by the fact that he has scored 9 goals from 18 shots and has a conversion rate of 50%. The has not only scored but has created chances as well, He has assisted 3 goals, thus contributing with 12 goals.