Indian football fans, this one’s for you. The Punjab FC vs Inter Kashi Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Lineups, and How to Watch covers everything you need ahead of this fascinating Indian Super League Round 1 playoff encounter. Two sides with contrasting identities and plenty to play for are set to collide at one of India’s most iconic football venues — and it promises to be a cracker.
Punjab FC faces Inter Kashi at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday, 20 April 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC (7:30 PM IST). fotmob Punjab arrive in attack-minded form, while Inter Kashi bring a surprisingly strong away record into this fixture. For all the latest ISL coverage, check out our football section on Technosports.
Punjab FC vs Inter Kashi Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab FC vs Inter Kashi |
| Competition | Indian Super League – Round 1 |
| Date | Monday, 20 April 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 7:30 PM IST (14:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi |
| Capacity | 78,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | ~35°C, warm conditions |
| Punjab FC Form (Last 5) | L, W, W, D, D |
| Inter Kashi Form (Last 5) | W, W, L, L, L |
| Inter Kashi Away Rank | 3rd best away team this season |
| Top Scorer – Punjab FC | Nsungusi Effiong |
| Top Scorer – Inter Kashi | Alfred Planas |
| Where to Watch | Sony Ten 2, FanCode (India) |
Punjab FC vs Inter Kashi Match Preview & Key Insights
Punjab FC have been the more prolific side heading into this contest. They have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches, though they haven’t kept a clean sheet in any of those 5 games either — making them exciting but defensively vulnerable. fotmob Bede Amarachi Osuji has been the creative engine, registering the most big chances created for the side, while striker Nsungusi Effiong leads the scoring charts.
Inter Kashi, on the other hand, travel to the capital with a quiet confidence. They are ranked 3rd for away form this season, and have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches. fotmob Latvian midfielder Nauris Petkevicius has been their key chance creator, while Alfred Planas leads their goal tally. Based on FotMob’s official match data powered by Opta, Inter Kashi carry a FotMob rating of 7.26 into this fixture versus Punjab FC’s 7.50.
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Predicted Lineups
Punjab FC (4-2-3-1): Arshdeep Singh; Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Bijoy Varghese, Pramveer, Muhammed Uvais; Samir Zeljkovic, Ricky John Shabong; Muhammad Suhail, Dani Ramírez, Bede Osuji; Nsungusi Effiong
Inter Kashi (4-3-3): Shubham Dhas; Nishu Kumar, Narender Gahlot, Nishchal Chandan, Sandip Mandi; Alfred Planas, Wayne Vaz, Sergio Llamas; Nauris Petkevicius, Rohit Danu, Mohammed Asif Khan
According to the official Indian Super League website, both teams have no reported injuries ahead of this fixture.
Match Prediction
Punjab FC’s goal-scoring form at home gives them the edge, but Inter Kashi’s strong away record makes this far from a straightforward win for the hosts. Expect an open, entertaining game with goals at both ends. Our prediction: Punjab FC 2–1 Inter Kashi.
