We have an exciting line-up of matches in what is to be the final game of the season for 12 of the 24 teams in the league. With Division 1 and Division 2 matches interspersed between one another, teams from both divisions will have a taste of the competition in the other division of TAL.
8:00 AM – Mavericks FC v Rare Dare FC
The proceedings for the day begin with a Division 1 game between 5th placed Rare Dare FC and one of the teams relegated to Division 2, Mavericks FC. The last time these two sides met, Mavericks defeated Rare Dare rather easily but the situation now is almost completely opposite as Rare Dare look like assured with their performances whilst Mavericks have struggled to get going. Rare Dare should pick up all three points in this one and may even end up scoring a few.
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Crystal Ball: Mavericks FC (0) – (3) Rare Dare FC
9:30 AM – FC Lawless v Joras
The game between FC Lawless and Joras is the first Division 2 game of the day. Lawless have not had a season to remember and lie in 11th place. They will want to sign off on a positive note but their opposition in this match are in a decent run of form. Joras are currently in 8th place after they finally met with defeat coming off a 4-game unbeaten streak which has salvaged their season. On paper, Joras are definitely a superior side and will back themselves to win this game.
Crystal Ball: FC Lawless (0) – (2) Joras
11:00 AM – Gremio FC v Project 7
Gremio FC can complete their escape from relegation when they face Project 7, who look to be settling for 7th or 8th place. Gremio completed a remarkable comeback in their last game against Yataghan to steer clear off the relegation zone and will look back to that game for some inspiration and that final push. Project 7 have tailed off after a bright start but have the potential to beat their opponents, evident from the fact that Gremio could only edge Project by a solitary goal when the sides met last season.
Crystal Ball: Gremio FC (2) – (1) Project 7
12:30 PM – FC Sparta Bengaluru v FC Brunton
The Division 2 game between FC Sparta and FC Brunton rounds off the morning session for the day. FC Brunton put in a great performance to crush the title hopes of FC Bengal last week and should have their tails up for another tight match in the offing. Sparta are assured of a mid-table finish and will look to keep hold of their 6th position they are in currently as they prepare for next season. FC Sparta though, have a quality attack that can trouble even a resolute Brunton defence because of which they will be favorites going into this game.
Crystal Ball: FC Sparta Bengaluru (2) – (1) FC Brunton
2:15 PM – Samba FC v FC Kougen Kikou
The third and final Division 1 game is between familiar rivals Samba FC and FC Kougen Kikou. The teams have met twice before, with each winning one a piece but the tie is heavily tilted in favour of the Japanese side this time around, on a three-game winning run and a team on top form. Samba in contrast, are in a downward slump and the team most likely to be in the play-off to stay in Division 1. Their goal drought up front has not ceased either which is still a cause of concern. FCKK’s attacking play will get them over the line in this fixture, something Samba should do their best to stop.
Crystal Ball: Samba FC (0) – (2) FC Kougen Kikou
3:45 PM – Diablos FC v FC Kudlu
Diablos FC and FC Kudlu clash in the last game of the day. Both teams have nothing much to play for except pride, with Diablos meeting with a deflating loss last week that ended their promotion hopes while Kudlu are in 9th place. Diablos will want to go out on a high after a disappointing end to another season for them. Kudlu, will look to give their opponents a good run although how they deal with the attacking talent of Diablos remains to be seen.
Crystal Ball: Diablos FC (2) – (0) FC Kudlu
