ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC vs Mumbai City Live Updates

7:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Odisha FC vs Mumbai City FC match in the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24). The kick-off is just 30 minutes away! I am your host Aishwarya Chakraborty and will keep you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC vs Mumbai City - Build-up

Mumbai City FC have stepped up to the ISL 2023-24 plate with a victory against NorthEast United FC. Des Buckingham and his team enjoyed a magnificent game against the Highlanders after their disappointing start against Nassaji Mazandaran in the AFC Champions League last week.

Odisha FC also started their ISL campaign with a win against Chennaiyin FC. The Islanders are going to see a couple of familiar faces in the opposition, when both the teams face each other on Thursday.

During their inaugural AFC Cup match against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, a deluge of goals poured in during the second half amid a heavy downpour, shattering 10-man Odisha FC’s hopes of a promising start to the continental competition. 

Sergio Lobera’s team delivered a commanding performance in their debut match of the 10th edition of the Indian Super League however. Jerry Mawihmingthanga and Diego Maurício were the goal-scorers for Odisha FC as they clinched an ecstatic victory. They will hope to replicate the same against Mumbai City FC at the Kalinga!

Mumbai City FC won their first match against NorthEast United, thanks to a first half brace by their talisman Jorge Pereyra Diaz. This triumph provided a significant morale boost to the team following their recent defeat against Nassaji Mazandaran in the AFC Champions League.

The Islanders are facing back-to-back away matches on their schedule. Their head coach, Des Buckingham, has acknowledged this challenge and is optimistic that his team will overcome travel fatigue to stay in good physical conditions and maintain their freshness.