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Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa Preview

• Competition: Indian Super League
• Date: Saturday, 8th March
• Kick-Off Time: 02:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Salt Lake Stadium

Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) on March 8. The ISL Shield winners will host the Gaurs on Saturday evening.

The Mariners won the League Shield by defeating FC Goa in the title race and will receive their trophy after this fixture. This will be the final league game for both teams, and they will look to conclude their campaign on a high note. Mohun Bagan have been the best team this season and have showcased their quality on the pitch.

Credit goes to Molina and his staff, as they have managed the team exceptionally well. The entire squad has performed admirably throughout the season, but they will certainly be aiming for the double, as they will be eager for the ISL title as well. The Mariners will be pleased with how they played their matches and how they won them in dominating fashion.

However, they cannot afford to lose their focus as the Gaurs are a tough team to beat. In the first fixture between both of these teams, Manolo's men won and now the Kolkata-based team will be hungry for revenge.

Just like last season, this season as well, the Gaurs missed on winning the Shield but they have shown consistency in qualifying for the play-off spots, which shows their quality. FC Goa's management is considered to be one of the best in the league and with their stability, they can perform well on and off the pitch. In 23 games, they have won 14 games, drawn six and lost three games, with 48 points on the table, they are second in the table.

Marquez's men will have a great opportunity to do a double over the Mariners this season, which no team has done. Manolo has always praised Mohun Bagan for their consistency and the way they perform on the pitch. Surely this will be a mouthwatering clash as two top teams will be aiming to finish their league campaign by getting three points.

Mohun Bagan Team News

Sahal Abdul Samad is still a doubt as the midfielder is yet to recover from an injury. Jose Molina will not look to experiment much as they would like to finish the game on a positive note.

FC Goa Team News

The Gaurs also don't have any injury and suspension concerns going into this fixture as all players will be available for selection. Manolo Marquez will also look to end the league games with a win.

Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Vishal Kaith

Defenders: Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Ashique Kuruniyan

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

Forwards: Dimitri Petratros, Jamie Maclaren

FC Goa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Hritik Tiwari

Defenders: Udanta Singh, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Sangwan

Midfielders: Ayush Chhetri, Carl McHugh

Forwards: Mohammed Yasir, Borja Herrera, Brison Fernandes, Armando Sadiku

Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have clashed 11 times, out of which Mohun Bagan have won six games, one ended in a draw and four games were won by the Gaurs. In the last five matches, FC Goa won three and Mohun Bagan won two games.

Key Players to Watch in Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa

Jamie Maclaren (Mohun Bagan)

The top scorer of the A-League did take some time to adapt to his new club but as of now, he is the best player for them. He has faced a bit of criticism due to not scoring a lot of goals but slowly and steadily he has adapted to the league and is the top scorer in his club.

He is the perfect poacher a team can have as he does not need many opportunities to score inside the box. Due to his high pressing, he can put the defenders under pressure, and with his intelligent runs, he can cut the passing lanes very well. In 22 games he has scored 11 goals and has provided two assists.

Even though Molina kept experimenting with his striker partner, he was never changed, which shows his quality and how much the coach trusts him. The Aussie played a key role in Mohun Bagan's title win but the job is not over as he is hungry for more.

Sandesh Jhingan (FC Goa)

After he was injured last season, the Gaurs struggled a lot and conceded a lot of goals but this time he is fully fit and his partnership with Odei is one of the best in the league. Manolo Marquez trusts him a lot and he is a leader on and off the pitch.

He brings in a lot of stability in the defence and he is one of the bravest central defenders in the league who can put his life on the line. Jhingan's dedication is on a different level and he is also a key part of the national team.

In 16 games he has scored once and provided one assist, in the last five games he has made 10 interceptions. For the Gaurs' defence, his importance is huge and surely in the upcoming fixtures, he will have to stay fit so that FC Goa can go for the ISL title.

Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa Prediction

This will be an exciting clash for sure as two of the best teams of this season will lock horns. Both teams have got quality players on the pitch and surely fans were expecting this fixture to be full of goals and excitement. The Mariners will be eyeing for their revenge but most probably this fixture will end in a draw.

Predicted Score: Mohun Bagan 2-2 FC Goa

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