ISL 2023-24 Playoffs :

Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC

Football Accent :

Kerala Blasters FC get boosted up as Adrian Luna will be back on the field against Odisha FC in the ISL 2023-24 playoff ( knockout 1 ) which schedule to be held on Friday 19th April at the Kalinga Stadium at 7:30 PM IST.

“Adrian Luna is with us. He’s coming back after a long period, we have to consider that. He cannot play 90 minutes. But probably we will see Adrian Luna on the pitch after a long time, with pleasure.” says head coach Ivan Vukomanovic . Diamantskos also travelled to Odisha with the squad but Prabir Das left behind.

This is the first time when Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters FC to face each other in the ISL play-off history. Both the teams are not in good form in recent matches , managed to get just one win and one draw each in last 5 matches . Odisha FC finished the league stage on the 4th position with 39 points while Kerala Blasters FC ended in 5th position collecting 33 points.

The Kalinga Warriors and the Blasters will fight with their full strength and best strategy in this knockout match for a spot in the ISL semi-final where Mohun Bagan SG awaits.