Mohun Bagan vs Ahal Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | AFC Champions League Two

Mohun Bagan vs Ahal Preview

• Competition: AFC Champions League Two
• Date: Tuesday, 16 September
• Kick-Off Time: 1:45 PM GMT
• Venue: Salt Lake Stadium

The Mariners will kick off their AFC Champions League Two journey against the Turkmenistan side Ahal FC at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. They will play their first group game at home and will surely aim to get three points from this match. They are placed in Group C alongside Sepahan and Al Hussein. Here's Sportsdunia's Mohun Bagan vs Ahal FC Preview:

The Mariners haven't played a lot of competitive games this season, even though they did participate in the Durand Cup, where they were knocked out by rival East Bengal. Mohun Bagan also played a friendly game against FC Goa for their preparation for the group stage games, which ended in a goalless draw. Surely, the Mariners will be lacking match fitness despite their preparation, as the Champions League match will be a high-intensity fixture. Fans will hope that their team can get a win to start their campaign, as the rest of the teams are much better compared to Ahal FK. The Mariners will have to give their all to get a positive result.

On the other hand, the Turkmenistan side Ahal FK has been playing their regular league matches for quite some time now, as they have played 16 league games, in which they have won 10, drawn twice, and lost four games. Surely they will face a difficult time on the pitch due to different weather conditions, but still, they will be confident going into this match, as they have been in decent form as of now. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Mohun Bagan Team News

The Mariners will be very excited to play this big match in front of their home crowd. Manvir Singh is the only player who is doubtful for this match, as he is not fit. The rest of the squad will be available for selection against Ahal FK.

Ahal Team News

The visiting team landed in Kolkata on Friday night and has had their training sessions. All the players are fit to play on Tuesday, and no fresh injury concerns are going into the match. None of their players are suspended against the Mariners.

Mohun Bagan vs Ahal Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Vishal Kaith

Defenders: Abhishek, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Bose

Midfielders: Apuia, Thapa, Sahal, Robinho

Forwards: Jason Cummings, Jamie Maclaren

Ahal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ahallyyev

Defenders: Asyrow, Soyunow, Basimow, Nuryyev

Midfielders: Resul Hojayew, Amir Gurbani

Forwards: Amanow, Annayev, Tagayew, Meredov

Mohun Bagan vs Ahal Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first time these two sides have faced each other in a competitive fixture.

Key Players to Watch in Mohun Bagan vs Ahal

Jason Cummings (Mohun Bagan)

The Australian international has always performed in big games, and surely he is someone the team can rely on for scoring crucial goals. His partnership with Jamie Maclaren is lethal on the front, and they will surely test Ahal's defence for sure. Even though Greg Stewart is no longer there to help them, Cummings himself is good enough to create chances to score for himself and his teammates. He has been an integral part of the team for quite some time, and surely the fans will love to see him on the scoresheet. He will not get a lot of space and time in this match, but surely he knows how to perform under pressure.

Arslanmyrat Amanov (Ahal)

He is a very experienced professional player and is someone who has played in the top division of football for a long time. Amanow have played for some top clubs in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The 35-year-old is a very smart player who usually plays as an attacking midfielder. Amanow is not very much known for his goal-scoring prowess, but he is someone who can create chances out of nowhere. He has also been part of the National Team setup for quite some time and is the captain of the team. His performance can surely impact the game, and the Mariners will have to be prepared for him.

Mohun Bagan vs Ahal Prediction

The Mariners will have to be at their best as they will face a very tough opposition side, who are technically a top side and surely will be a big headache for them. Quality-wise, there isn't a big difference, but still, the home team will have to plan things very well. Most probably, this fixture will end in a stalemate.

Predicted Score: Mohun Bagan 1-1 Ahal

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