Both sides are out of the top-six race, which will be rounded off with the match between Mumbai City FC and Bengaluru FC tonight. After 23 games each, Hyderabad FC is in the penultimate place on the points table with 17 points (four wins, five draws and 14 losses), whereas Kerala Blasters FC is ninth with 28 points (eight wins, four draws and 11 losses). Hyderabad FC secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture on November 7, 2024, and will be eager to complete their first-ever league double over Kerala Blasters FC.