Chennaiyin FC v Kerala Blasters Betting Tips [22 December 2021]

It is a Southern Derby as Chennaiyin and Kerala Blasters face-off on Matchday seven of the Indian Super League at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco. Chennaiyin are fourth in the league with eleven points from the first six games while Kerala Blasters have now climbed to fifth in the league standings with nine points from their first six games so far. Chennaiyin struggled to score goals in the first few matches but have now managed to emerge as a decent attacking unit. They come into the fixture with a crucial 2-1 win over Odisha in the last game. Chennaiyin have been highly economical when it comes to their defensive record, and have conceded just four goals so far in the six matches, which is the lowest in the league. They also have scored more than a single goal in a game only on two occasions in the league so far.

Kerala Blasters started the league on a disappointing note but have emerged as a disciplined defensive unit ever since their first and only loss of the season to ATK Mohun Bagan. They come into the game with an extraordinary 3-0 win over league leaders Mumbai City in the Indian Super League. They also have conceded just three goals in their last five matches and have scored more than a single goal on just two occasions in the last five matches as well. The last two meetings between the two sides also have had under 2.5 goals.

Both the teams have a very balanced approach of play and are one of the few defensively disciplined sides in the league. They do not score many goals as well and are consistent with their results. We are going for under 2.5 goals in this fixture.