After suffering heavy defeats in their previous matches, both Chennaiyin FC and Odisha FC desperately need a win to stay in contention for a playoff spot when they meet in the Hero ISL match at the Tilak Maidan on Wednesday.
Odisha, placed seventh with 21 points from 16 matches, still nurtures a slim chance of entering the playoffs if it beats the struggling Chennaiyin, which is placed a rung below with 19 points from 16 matches. Any other result will greatly reduce Odisha FC’s chances.
Odisha coach Kino Garcia said his team has recovered from the big loss to Mumbai City FC (4-1) in the previous match at Fatorda. The form of striker Jonathas, who has scored in four straight games, is encouraging and Odisha will be looking to convert the chances, something which it failed to do against Mumbai.
