ATK vs ODS Dream11 Prediction: Time running out for Odisha in their bid to make it to the top 4 of the league.
Unravelling at the wrong time, things are looking bleaker and drearier for Odisha as the matches amass by. From asserting themselves as strong contenders for a spot in the top 4, the club now finds itself clutching at straws with the barest of margins seeing it try and keep itself in the battle for a spot in the ensuing round off the Indian Super league 2019-20.
They were routed and thumped 4-2 by league leaders Goa into their foregone contest, a fixture which saw them slip to their second successive defeat in the league. It was a sorry defensive showing by them, one which saw the deficit between them and fourth place grow to 5 points with a late surge an imminent necessity for the side.
Elsewhere, their opponents are coming into today’s encounter with a 3-0 win over Jamshedpur, one which took ATK to second place in the league standings. Odisha know they’ll have to massively punch above their weight and show reslliance and perseverance in abundance if they are to come out from today’s tie with a win in their kitty.
Probable Winner
Odisha’s waning defence has seen the side face the wrath of some languid displays, a leak backline which we see leading to a defeat for the side in this one. Their failure to shut down attacks will be the reason for their third defeat in a row and all but bring down the curtains of their season in this edition of the league.
Probable Playing XI
ATK
Arindam (GK), Pritam, Carl McHugh, Agustin Iniguez, Prabir, Pronay, Jayesh, Edu Garcia, Michael Soosairaj, David Williams, Roy.
Odisha
Francisco Dorronsoro (GK), Gaurav, Shubham Sarangi, Narayan, Carlos Delgado, Nandhakumar, Vinit Rai, Xisco Hernandez, Marcos Tebar, Daniel, Michael Onwu.
Pivotal Players
ATK – Carl McHugh, Agustin Iniguez, Edu Garcia, David Williams.
Odisha – Francisco Dorronsoro, Shubham Sarangi, Marcos Tebar, Daniel.
Top Goal-scorer
ATK – Roy: 10 Goals.
Odisha – Santana: 9 Goals.
Free-kick and corner taker
ATK – Edu Garcia.
Odisha – Marcos Tebar.
ATK vs ODS Dream11 Prediction
ATK vs ODS Dream11 Goal-Keepers
We’ll be going in with Odisha’s Franciso Dorronsoro in this ambit of Dream 11 outfit. He has been a colossal performer for the side, someone who has obliterated sides with his penchant for saves making his a must have pick for this tie.
ATK vs ODS Dream11 Defenders
Although a cleansheet looks a tepid proposition on the day given the immense ramifications stemming from the tie for both these units, ATK look the likelier of the two sides to pull off a cleansheet today. They have let in 10 goals all season, a number which is an epitome of how Agustin Garcia-Inigiuez and Sumit Rathi have instilled a culture of excellence in ther backline this season.
Elsewhere, despite their defensive plight, we’ll still be opting for the one name from Odisha given his attacking influence in the side with Carlos Javier.
ATK vs ODS Dream11 Mid-fielders
With the one goal the last time around, Edu Garcia took his tally up to the four goals and two assists to make him our first pick for this forthcoming encounter along with Jayesh Rane. Elsewhere from Odisha we’ll be reposing faith in Xisco Hernandez who has the 5 goals and 2 assists, a player who’ll be massively relied on to fill in for the injured Santana for the side.
He’s accompanied by Marcos Tebar, a quissential performer for the side. He’s a player whose euphoria filled brand of football has seen him enshrine in place pivotal displays in both the attacking and defensive side of team’s gameplan to make him a must have player for the contest.
ATK vs ODS Dream11 Strikers
With the 10 goals Roy Krishna comes into our side alongside David Williams who has a staggering 5 goals in his kitty this season. From the opposition meanwhile, Manuel Onwu emerged as the pitch perfect answer to the void left by Santana with the two goals in his foregone fixture to see him complete our Dream 11 side for the day.
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
