Hyderabad, Dec 3 || The G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium will witness in-form Manolo Marquez’s FC Goa take on Hyderabad FC who are looking to break their two-game losing streak, in what promises to be a fantastic Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture on Wednesday.
Marquez had guided Hyderabad FC to the ISL Cup win in 2021-22, and has since then moved on to bring the glory days back at FC Goa. The Gaurs have had an invigorating campaign thus far, recording four victories and three draws in their nine matches to garner 15 points and sit at the sixth spot in the standings, with three consecutive victories. Hyderabad FC, on the other hand, are positioned 11th with seven points collected through two victories and a solitary draw after nine encounters.
FC Goa come into this game after a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the home of Kerala Blasters FC, whereas Hyderabad FC were at the receiving end of a loss by a similar margin away against Mumbai City FC. Both these sides will look for the win, have the determination to lay their hands on the three points, with a significant focus being on Marquez given his past association with Hyderabad FC.
This season, Hyderabad FC are yet to clinch a victory in their home stadium, having dealt with losses in all three of the matches they have played there thus far. However, the team has taken positive strides ahead off late and they will be eager to put up a performance that could delight the supporters in their backyard, encouraging them to offer their support for the remaining portion of the season.