Kerala Blasters FC vs Punjab FC head-to-head stats and records you need to know before ISL 2023-24 match

In a bid to return to profitable methods, Kerala Blasters FC are set to host Punjab FC on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Monday, February 12.

The Blasters had a powerful begin to their ISL season and had been atop the standings on the midway mark of the marketing campaign. However, after a disappointing Super Cup, they suffered a 2-1 loss to Odisha FC of their first ISL recreation this 12 months.

This consequence dropped them to third place within the standings with 26 factors to their title. However, a victory would propel them above FC Goa to second place, whereas they may path league leaders Odisha FC by two factors with a recreation in hand.

Head coach Ivan Vukomanovic, whose staff has remained undefeated at residence this season, anticipates a difficult match towards Punjab FC and emphasizes the significance of the Manjappada supporters being in full voice to safe a optimistic consequence.

“I expect a hard game, you know, with many duels, lots of runnings and, of course, hoping that with the help of the fans, tomorrow (on Monday), that we can achieve something nice. So now hopefully they will come tomorrow to support us. We need them, we need them now in more than ever,” he acknowledged on the pre-match press convention.

Meanwhile, Punjab FC, after a troublesome begin to the season, are beginning to convert good performances into outcomes. Staikos Vergitis seems to have discovered the suitable steadiness to his facet, with the likes of Madih Talal, Luka Majcen, and Wilmar Jordan Gil in nice type because the flip of the 12 months.

Their latest 3-1 win over Bengaluru FC has propelled them again into rivalry for a playoff spot, as they sit simply 5 factors behind sixth-placed NorthEast United, who’ve performed a further recreation in contrast to the Shers.

With momentum in Punjab FC’s favor, head coach Staikos Vergisitis is assured that his staff have the assumption to safe a positive consequence in Kochi.

“One positive result helps the psychology of the player get to a good level. It gives them confidence. I had seen from our (Kalinga) Super Cup games that they have more confidence, and this is something that was confirmed in the last game, ” Vergitis stated within the pre-match press convention.