Jamshedpur FC will be taking on a resurgent Poona City FC when the Stallions visiting the Steelers at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. This could the match which will help Jamshedpur Fc edge closer to a place in the final four.

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Jamshedpur FC

Placed fifth on the league table with 23 points Jamshedpur FC need at least two wins if not in all the remaining three matches if they are to figure for a spot in the playoffs this season. Ceasar Ferrando will want his boys to ride on the exciting victory they scored against Mumbai City FC and go on the all-out attack to try and win all the three matches. Farukh Choudhary has shown some good for after the winter break and his stint with the Indian team. The team will rely on Sergio Cidoncha to show some magic in front of the goal and Memo and Chaudhary to assist him.

Pune City FC

Pune City FC is out of contention for the playoffs but has proved a thorn in the side of those who aspire for a place in the final four in their last few matches. They have played positively since Pradhyum Reddy and the Phil Brown have taken over the reins of the club. They certainly won’t be pushovers and will look to the Canadian, Iain Hume, who has not scored so far in the tournament, to score for them. Marcelo Pereira and Marko Stankovic will also be itching for a shot at the goal. Pune City would like to continue with their winning streak and finish higher in the table.

Head to head

The two teams have met only thrice in the ISL and Pune City have won all the matches. But that means nothing when Jamshedpur is determined to win this match with an eye to qualify for the playoffs even though Pune City has been having a good run of late.

Current form of the two teams

Jamshedpur FC hasn't been consistent in their form winning two of their last six matches interspersed with a loss and three draws. But they are going into this game after a heady win against Mumbai City FC. Pune City hasn't lost in their last four games after the two losses in their six matches. They have three wins in a row and have drawn their last match against ATK.

Prediction

Given the form of the two teams, it could be anybody's game. But Jamshedpur FC will be purposeful in their attacks and I would place my bet for a Jamshedpur Fc win. Jamshedpur FC 1- 0 Pune City FC.