"kerala-blasters"

Speaking on the eve of their clash, Hyderabad FC coach Manolo Marquez felt this result will decide their fate in the league.

Odisha's Diego Mauricio (45', 74') netted a brace while Jordan Murray (52) and Gary Hooper (68') were on the scoresheet for Kerala.

Odisha's Diego Mauricio (45', 74') netted a brace while Jordan Murray (52) and Gary Hooper (68') were on the scoresheet for Kerala.

After 13 games, both the sides are level on points with ninth-placed Kerala just a spot below their opponents

The Gaurs took the lead through a 25th-minute strike from Jorge Ortiz Mendoza while Rahul KP (57') scored with a brilliant header in the second half.

An acrobatic first-half effort from Cleiton Silva (24') handed Bengaluru the lead before substitute Lalthathanga Khawlhring netted an equaliser (73'). The game looked to be heading for a draw before Rahul made a brilliant individual effort in injury time.

Odisha lie bottom of the table, and are yet to win a game or to keep a clean sheet and are probably Kerala's best chance to get three points in a packed January

After losing to NorthEast United in their opening match in November, Mumbai City have been on a six-match unbeaten streak, with victories on five occasions

Gerard Nus' side had shocked Mumbai City FC in their opener with many impressed by their defensive resilience

Big challenge for players as the entire season is scheduled in three venues in Goa