Kerala Blasters, Jamshedpur FC to battle for top-six spot
The Statesman Siliguri|December 29, 2024
Jamshedpur FC will aim to jump to the fourth spot on the points table when they host Kerala Blasters FC for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Sunday.
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The two teams head into this clash on the back of an identical run of form, having won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches. Jamshedpur FC are eighth in the points table with 18 points from six victories in 11 games. Kerala Blasters FC are placed 10th, garnering 14 points from 13 games, courtesy four wins and a couple of draws.

This will be the 17th meeting between the two sides in ISL, with Kerala Blasters aiming to extend their recent form against Jamshedpur FC.

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