Undefeated teams East Bengal and Jamshedpur FC will face off at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata as both sides aim to secure a third successive win on Friday to progress in the Indian Super League.
East Bengal go into the match at the top of the table after an impressive 4-1 win against Sporting Club Delhi in the previous encounter. Goals from Edmund Lalrindika, Miguel Figueira and a brace from Youssef Ezzejjari secured a comfortable victory for the Red and Golden Brigade.
With both East Bengal and Jamshedpur tied on six points from their first two matches, the winners of this clash will temporarily top the table.
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Speaking about the need to maintain winning form and the weight of home expectations, East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon highlighted his team’s focus. «The main goal is to secure the three points, but we will do it our way by respecting our pattern of play and performing at our highest level. Jamshedpur are strong in transitions, dangerous on set pieces and very well organised, so we must remain focused and disciplined for the full 90 minutes.»
East Bengal midfielder Saul Crespo said: «They are a strong team. We know some of their players and their quality. We also know their coach. It will be a difficult match but we are confident as a team this season. We have started very well. We are in a great moment and we want to continue in the same way with the help of the fans.»
Jamshedpur FC meanwhile arrive in Kolkata behind the hosts in fourth place, separated only by goal difference. The Men of Steel recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over Punjab FC in their last outing, thanks to a 78th-minute goal from Vincy Barretto and a second successive clean sheet. It will look to strengthen this defensive organization against the opposition, who have started the season brilliantly on the attacking front.
Recognizing the home support of the East Bengal fans at VYBK and the need to translate defensive resilience into actual points, Jamshedpur head coach Owen Coyle sees pressure as a vital development tool for his side.
«It’s a huge match in Kolkata against East Bengal. They are a fantastic club with a proud history and heavy investment this season. Oscar Bruzon is a good friend and an excellent coach, but during the match we will both do everything we can to win. They have quality with strong Indian internationals and talented foreigners. We need to be at our best to compete and secure three points,» said Coyle.
«It’s not always about scoring three or four goals; it’s about discipline, hard work and getting the result. Six points from two games with two clean sheets shows the character and dedication of this group,» Coyle noted.
Jamshedpur midfielder Pronay Halder said: «The morale in our dressing room is extremely high. We believe in each other, we trust our coaching staff and we are united as a team. If we continue with this mentality and fighting spirit, we can achieve something special this season.»
East Bengal will look to control the pace in front of the home fans while Jamshedpur will look to remain compact and capitalize on transitions. Lihat juga qaz3. With three important points to win, the match promises to be an interesting battle.
Published on February 26, 2026
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