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Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium: Chennaiyin FC aims to secure their first win of the Indian Super League 2026 season in a crucial derby against Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi, on Saturday.

After earning their first point of the season in the previous match, the Marina Machans aim to build momentum in their final away game of a challenging four-match opening run. Meanwhile, Kerala, still without any points in ISL 2026, will pose a tough challenge before starting a five-game home streak, according to head coach Clifford Miranda.

“They were a little unlucky to come away with nothing from those matches. They had possession, territorial dominance, and created chances. In some games, they missed opportunities until the 93rd or 94th minute, and they were also unlucky to concede a deflected goal. So they are playing well—it’s just that luck hasn’t been on their side. But we are under no illusion, it’s going to be a very, very difficult game,” analysed Miranda in the pre-match press conference on Thursday.