ISL: Ambitious FC Goa face struggling Hyderabad FC, target second spot

The Goans will fancy their chances of displacing former champions Bengaluru FC from the second position on the table

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

FC Goa will be eager to climb to the second spot on the points table when they host Hyderabad FC for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Wednesday.

FC Goa are currently at the third spot with 25 points, two points less than second-placed Bengaluru FC.

A win over Hyderabad FC will see them displace the former ISL champions and rise to the second spot behind league leaders and defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

A win with a clean sheet in this game will mark the first time FC Goa record four consecutive shutouts against an opponent in ISL history, while furthering their longest winning run against Hyderabad FC to four games.

Hyderabad FC, on the other hand, are looking to end a dismal streak of three consecutive away losses without scoring.

The Gaurs are third in the table with 25 points from 13 matches, courtesy seven victories and four draws. Hyderabad FC are at the penultimate place in the table with eight points from 14 matches.

FC Goa have won four out of their last five clashes in the league, contrastingly, Hyderabad FC have been defeated in four of their previous five games.