When is Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC

This will be the second time both teams will face each other in an ISL final.
Ryan Williams will be a big threat to the home side.
The average number of goals in meetings between Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC is 2.6.

Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC Preview

Competition: Indian Super League (ISL)
Date: Saturday, 12 April
Kick-Off Time: 02:00 PM GMT
Venue: Salt Lake Stadium

The Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC match will be played at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium as two of the ISL's best teams of this season will lock horns against each other in the playoff final on Saturday, 12 April.

The Mariners bounced back from the first-leg loss against Jamshedpur FC and won the second leg in a dominating way as they booked their spot in the finals by winning the game 2-0. They were the better side and created a lot of chances, as the Red Miners made things very difficult for them. Now, they will look to win another trophy this season as they are the clear favourites to win this upcoming final. Since they are the league shield winners and finished above the Blues, the final will take place in Kolkata, and the Mariners will have a huge advantage playing at home. Last season, they failed to win the finals as the Islanders defeated them, but this time, they will look to win the double.

On the other hand, the Blues entered the final by defeating the Gaurs at their home as the aggregate score was 3-2 in favour of the Blues in the two-legged semifinal. They are the quality side who are in fine form and are very much capable of beating the Mariners. It was Bengaluru FC who defeated the Mariners by 3-0 this season which shows that they can do it once again.

The Blues' record against the Mariners is not that good, but under Zaragoza's leadership, they can do the impossible as well. Over the season, the Spanish tactician has shown that he can beat any team tactically. As the Blues are in good form they will be confident of winning the finals away from home. This will be a mouthwatering clash, for sure.

Mohun Bagan Team News

The Mariners will have a fully fit squad available for the upcoming clash on Saturday, as there are no injury or suspension concerns. Jose Molina will have a tough task selecting his starting XI.

Bengaluru FC Team News

Gerard Zaragoza, head coach of Bengaluru FC (Image Credit: Official X account of 90ndstoppage)

The Blues also don't have any injury issues, and all the players are fit to play against the Mariners. They will look to grab the Indian Super League Cup and end the season on a positive note.

Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Vishal Kaith

Defenders: Ashish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhashish Bose

Midfielders: Manvir Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Apuia, Liston Colaco

Forwards: Greg Stewart, Jason Cummings

Bengaluru FC Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Defenders: Bhutia, Rahul Bheke, Sana Singh, Roshan Singh

Midfielders: Alberto Nogeura, Pedro Capo, Suresh Singh

Forwards: Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri

Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 13 times, out of which Mohun Bagan won eight games, three matches ended in draws, and Bengaluru FC won two games. In the last five fixtures, the Mariners won three games, one ended in a draw, and the Blues won once.

Date	Result	Competition
27/01/2025	Mohun Bagan 1-0 Bengaluru FC	ISL
28/09/2024	Bengaluru FC 3-0 Mohun Bagan	ISL
11/04/2024	Bengaluru FC 0-4 Mohun Bagan	ISL
27/09/2023	Mohun Bagan 1-0 Bengaluru FC	ISL
18/03/2023	Mohun Bagan 2-2 Bengaluru FC	ISL

Last five fixtures

Key Players to Watch in Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC

Jason Cummings (Mohun Bagan)

The Australian once again proved why he is one of the best foreign players in the league. Despite Greg Stewart not starting the game, there was no lack of creativity from the Mariners against the Red Miners. Cummings took the opportunity to create scoring opportunities and also scored a penalty in the last match.

He is a player who can score as well as assist. Despite not getting proper game time this season, he has shown his quality whenever his team needed him. Due to his semi-final performance, he will be confident of starting the final game against the Blues.

In both legs, he showed his value to Molina on the pitch, and surely, his partnership with Maclaren will create a lot of trouble for the opposition team. In 24 games, he has scored six goals and provided six assists.

Edgar Mendez (Bengaluru FC)

This is the first season of the Spaniard in the ISL, and he has already shown his worth and quality on the pitch. He took some time to adapt to the league, but slowly and steadily, he was able to make a difference for his team on the field. Mendez gave his best on the field against the Gaurs as he was helping his team in attack as well as in defence.

His physicality and game intelligence will be crucial for his team's performance in the upcoming fixture, as he can create a lot of trouble for the home side. Gerard Zaragoza and the fans trust him a lot, and surely, the forward will give his all to win the game for his team. In 27 games, he has scored nine goals and provided four assists.

Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC Prediction

The Mariners will have the home advantage, and surely, a large crowd will be behind them to support. The Blues have proved that they can beat the home side despite all the challenges, and this will surely be an exciting clash. Considering both teams' quality, it will be a close fixture for sure. Most probably, the home side will narrowly win this tightly contested final.