FC Goa vs Inter Kashi ISL 2025-26: Live Streaming, Match Preview, Lineups & Where to Watch

The floodlights are on at Fatorda, and the air smells of something electric — history. As the second fixture of ISL Season 12’s opening day, FC Goa host Inter Kashi FC in what is a genuinely fascinating clash. On one side, Super Cup champions looking to add the league title to their cabinet. On the other, I-League kings stepping into India’s biggest football stage for the very first time.

This isn’t just a match. For Inter Kashi, it’s their maiden ISL game ever. The pressure, the lights, the crowd at Fatorda — nothing in the I-League could have prepared them for this.

FC Goa vs Inter Kashi Match Snapshot

Predicted Lineups

FC Goa (4-3-3): Hrithik Tiwari; Aakash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Pol Moreno, Boris Singh; Brison Fernandes, Mohammad Yasir, Harsh Patre; Dejan Drazic, Ishan Pandita, Daniel Lalhlimpuia

Inter Kashi FC (4-4-2): Lluis Tarres; Prabir Das, David Humanes, Narender Gahlot, Nishu Kumar; Alfred Planas, Jayesh Rane, Rohit Danu, Seiminlen Doungel; Mario Barco, Nauris Petkevičius

The Storylines That Matter

Manolo’s Gaurs, hungry again. FC Goa arrive into ISL 2025-26 as India’s form team — Super Cup winners in December, quarter-finalists in the AFC Champions League Two. With Serbian attacker Dejan Drazic firing in pre-season and new striker signings Ishan Pandita and Daniel Lalhlimpuia adding firepower, Goa look sharp.

Habas brings Kashi to the top flight. Antonio López Habas is arguably the most decorated coach in Indian football history — two ISL titles, an ISL Shield, and now an I-League triumph. His I-League winners Inter Kashi earned promotion after picking up 42 points in 22 league games, and now bring genuine quality in Mario Barco — a striker with 18 I-League goals and 13 assists for the club.

“Inter Kashi is a very good team with a very experienced coach — someone who has won everything in India.” — Manolo Márquez, FC Goa Head Coach

Key Players to Watch

Dejan Drazic (FC Goa): The Serbian is FC Goa’s only remaining foreign attacker after the January exits of Guarrotxena and Siverio. His versatility across the front line — and two pre-season goals — make him Goa’s most dangerous weapon.

Mario Barco (Inter Kashi): The Spanish striker brings proven Indian football pedigree. With 18 goals and 13 assists in the I-League for Kashi, he steps into the ISL as a legitimate threat.

For more in-depth player ratings and ISL season analysis, check out TechnoSports’ ISL 2025-26 season guide and stay updated with our complete Indian football coverage here.

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