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Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan Preview

• Competition: Indian Super League
• Date: Saturday, March 1st
• Time: 11:30 AM GMT
• Venue: Mumbai Football Arena

Mumbai City FC are set to host the league shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their bid to retain their position in the top-six of the Indian Super League (ISL). The Mariners will be relaxed as they have succeeded in defending their shield and will prepare for the playoffs of the competition.

Mumbai City FC have faced unanticipated hardship this season. This season has been characterized by a string of lackluster performances and an inability to regularly obtain good victories, which stands in striking contrast to their previous two title-winning campaigns under the City Football Group. They are currently placed sixth in the league table with 28 points from 21 games. Even if recent games have shown hints of progress, the Islanders now see winning trophies as an unattainable goal. To keep their hopes of making the playoffs alive, they must win this important match.

They enter into this game after a goalless draw against Hyderabad FC and a 1-3 defeat against FC Goa. The Islanders will not let their fortune rest in the hands of other teams by losing this game and will be crucial for them to be a part of the playoffs.

The Super Giants, on the other hand, have nearly had a perfect season after clinching the shield with a 1-0 victory against Odisha FC. The match was heading towards a draw, but during the injury time, Dimitri Petratos scored the winner to ensure that the Shield is retained in Kolkata. To get here, they have put in a lot of effort during the season and consistently delivered strong performances. Jose Molina will exhort his team to keep up the pace that has allowed them to dominate opponents in recent weeks.

The result of this game will not be of any concern for the Mariners, but the team will like to continue their winning run. Their last setback came in December last year when FC Goa defeated the Super Giant 2-1 at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa.

Let’s have a look at the team news for both sides.

Mumbai City FC Team News

Leading goal scorer Nikolas Karelis will miss the Islanders' game because of an ACL injury, he suffered earlier and winger Bipin Singh might not be available due to personal reasons. Tiri will be expected to start again in the game alongside Mehtab Singh after he returned in the previous fixture against Hyderabad.

Mohun Bagan Team News

Apart from Sahal Abdul Samad, the squad is completely fit and coach Jose Molina might opt for rotating the squad to keep the squad fit for the playoffs.

Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan Predicted Lineups

Mumbai City FC Predicted Lineup

TP Rehenesh, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Mehtab Singh, Tiri, Nathan Rodrigues, Yoell van Nieff, Jayesh Rane, Brandon Fernandes, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Bipin Singh, Jorge Ortiz

Mohun Bagan Predicted Lineup

Vishal Kaith, Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose, Lalengmawia Ralte, Deepak Tangri, Manvir Singh, Jason Cummings, Liston Colaco, Dimitri Petratos

Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan Head-to-Head Record

Both sides have met each other 27 times and only eight times the tie has ended in a draw. Mumbai has emerged victorious on 12 occasions while Mohun Bagan has won seven times.

Key Players to Watch in Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan

Lallianzuala Chhangte (Mumbai City FC)

Mumbai City FC’s skipper Chhangte, also known as ‘Mizo Flash’ consistently leads the attack for the islanders from the front. He can manoeuvre through confined areas with ease and execute his offensive plays with accuracy because to his superb first touch and amazing ball control. His impact is clear through his remarkable stats: 5 goals, 2 assists, 26 opportunities created, 15 shots on target, and an 81.2% accuracy in passing.

Jason Cummings (Mohun Bagan)

At Mohun Bagan, Jason Cummings has flourished in his relationship with Jamie Maclaren. He appears to be at ease in that reserved centre-forward position. The Mariners have benefited greatly from the Australian forward's creative threat, which is fuelled by his deft passes and end product. Against Mumbai City FC, he will try to continue his strong play by becoming a complete nuisance in the opposing half.

Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan Prediction

The game would be of great significance for the islanders to qualify for the playoff stage. On paper, Mohun Bagan would fancy themselves and experiment before the crucial stage of the tournament but a changed squad might be a blessing in disguise for Mumbai.

Predicted Score: Mumbai City FC 1-1 Mohun Bagan

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