ISL 2020-21, FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters: Head-to-head stats and numbers you need to know

FC Goa are set to square off against Kerala Blasters in Matchday 4 of the Indian Super League (ISL).

Both teams entered this season after having undergone a squad overhaul and are yet to find their form. Both head into the game winless after the first three matches this season.

Kerala Blasters opened the ISL 2020-21 season with a clash against ATK Mohun Bagan, but lost the game thanks to a lone goal from Roy Krishna. The team continued their possession-based game but allowed the Highlanders to pick up a point in a 2-2 draw.

The Blasters then went on to draw another game against Chennaiyin FC, after Albino Gomes saved a crucial penalty. The Kerala Blasters have had a lot of the ball, but with results not coming in their favour, they will be in dire need of a win.

On the other hand, FC Goa have had a similar run of results. They have picked up two points from their opening three games. ast season's ISL Shield winners will aim to bag their first victory of the ISL season.

FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters - All you need to know

FC Goa and Kerala Blasters have faced each other 12 times in the past. The Gaurs have won on eight occasions, while the Men in Yellow have won thrice. One game ended in a draw. In their last meeting, FC Goa completed a 3-2 victory.

Results of last two ISL matches between FC Goa and Kerala Blasters

FC Goa 3 - 2 Kerala Blasters

Kerala Blasters 2 - 2 FC Goa

Top 3 goalscorers from last season

FC Goa - Ferran Corominas (14), Hugo Boumous (11), Jackichand Singh (5)

Kerala Blasters - Bartholomew Ogbeche (15), Messi Bouli (14), Rahul KP (1)

Clean sheets from last season

FC Goa - 5

Kerala Blasters - 3

About the author

Azhar has been covering Indian Football at Sportskeeda for around 4 years. He holds a degree in Journalism and has a previous work experience working for top companies like Republic World, Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai Indians and the Jaipur Pink Panthers.

A writer with a passion for his craft, Azhar reckons that the ability to maintain a positive interpersonal relationship is an important tenet of being a journalist. Some of his career highlights have been interviewing ex-Mohun Bagan star Fran Gonzalez, who also praised Azhar's interviewing skills on record and called him one of the nicest journalists he had encountered. Covering the entirety of Mumbai Indians’ 2024 Women's Premier League campaign, and Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Pro Kabaddi League season were his other career landmarks.

Lallianzuala Chhangte and Aakash Sangwan are two of the best footballers Azhar has ever interacted with. When he is not following Chennaiyin FC, he keeps tabs on FC Goa for their attacking style of play.

He believes there is a need to increase funding at the grassroots level in India, and a merit-based national team squad selection would help the Blues Tigers qualify for the FIFA World Cup. He likes to wind down by watching stand-up comedy shows and occasionally playing cricket.

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee