Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Kalinga Super Cup

Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan Preview

• Competition: Super Cup
• Date: Saturday, 26 April
• Kick-Off Time: 11:00 am GST
• Venue: Kalinga Stadium

The Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan match will take place on Saturday at the Kalinga Stadium. This will be the first quarter-final game of the Super Cup, as both teams aim to qualify for the next round.

The Blasters had an awful season as things didn't go as planned, and now they will look to redeem themselves when they face the ISL Shield and Trophy winners, Mohun Bagan. Blasters sacked Mikael Stahre, and Tomasz Tchorz led the team as the interim coach till the end of last season. Now, they have brought in David Catala as their new manager. The Spaniard is a new face in Indian Football and doesn't have any experience in Asian Football. It will be a huge test for him to rebuild the team, but right now, his main task is to help the team win the Super Cup.

The Blasters have a full squad for this competition, and they will look to win their first ever trophy for sure. Blasters' record against the Mariners is not good, but they still find themselves as the favorites to win this fixture.

The Mariners will be delighted with their performance throughout the season as they have done the double in the ISL for the first time. Since they have already qualified for the AFC Champions League Two, they have decided to give their players a rest. Bastab Roy will lead the team for this tournament, and those players who didn't get much game time will play in this competition. Despite having a depleted squad, the Mariners will be a tough team to beat for sure. This will be a close encounter and has all the ingredients to be a mouthwatering clash.

Kerala Blasters FC News

The Blasters will have a fully fit squad going into this fixture, as all their players are fit to play and there are no injury or suspension concerns for them. Korou Singh is not in the squad due to personal reasons. However, that is the only absentee for this game.

Mohun Bagan Team News

The Mariners will miss their foreign players, including Nuno Reis and many first-team players. Many players for the youth team will be part of the Super Cup Squad, and those players who haven't had much game time will play in this tournament. Fans can expect to see a starkly different lineup in this clash.

Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan Predicted Lineups

Kerala Blasters FC Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Sachin Suresh

Defenders: Sandeep, Milos Drincic, Aiban, Hormipam

Midfielders: Azhar, Danish Farooq, Vibin

Forwards: Luna, Noah, Jimenez

Mohun Bagan Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Dheeraj Singh

Defenders: Raj Basfore, Dipendu Biswas, Nuno Reis, Amandeep

Midfielders: Deepak Tangri, Abhishek Suryawanshi, Sahal Abdul Samad

Forwards: Engson Singh, Suhail Bhat, Ashique Kuruniyan

Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 10 times, out of which Mohun Bagan has won eight games. Blasters have won once, and one match ended in a draw. The Mariners have won four games in the last five fixtures, and the Blasters have won only once. Hence, recent history points to a victory for the Mariners, something that might be helped due to the number of missing players for Mohun Bagan.

Key Players to Watch in Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan

Noah Sadaoui (Kerala Blasters)

The Moroccan is one of the best foreign players to play in India right now, without a doubt. He is a player who always makes a difference, and due to his competitive nature, he is always a threat. Against East Bengal in the last fixture, he was the player who won the penalty and scored a stunning goal to help his team qualify for the next round.

His aggressiveness also creates a lot of trouble for him, but still, he is a player every manager would like to have in their team. The Mariners will have to make sure not to give him space, as he can create scoring opportunities out of nothing. In ISL, he has played 19 games, in which he scored seven goals and provided five assists.

Sahal Abdul Samad (Mohun Bagan)

The man from Kerala has won trophies at Mohun Bagan and is leaving his dream life. But he will not be happy with his game time at all. Still, he will need to step up in the Super Cup when his team needs him the most.

Everyone knows the quality he possesses, and he is a player who can make an impact on the game. As he has matured, he has become more balanced due to his increased defensive awareness, and Samad is easily one of the best attacking midfielders in the league.

Since several first-teamers are not available for this match, he will have to prove why he should start more often. In 19 goals, he provided only one assist, a disappointing campaign for sure, but he is capable of bouncing back.

Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan Prediction

The Blasters will qualify for the next round as they will be very confident after their win over East Bengal. Also, the Mariners will not have their main players for this fixture, and it will surely be difficult for them to get a good result. Still, this has all the potential to be an exciting clash, with the Blasters seemingly the favorites to go away with the win.

Predicted Score: Kerala Blasters 2-1 Mohun Bagan

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