ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan: Report & Highlights

4:50 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan match in the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24). The kick-off is just 10 minutes away! I am your host Nayantara Tapadar 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 Mohun Bagan – Build-up

Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan are set to fight for the top spot in the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24) and are in search of an opportunity to take control of the Shield title race when they face off at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Saturday (24 February). A win for either team can give them an upper hand in the race to win the championship, making this game almost as big as a final itself.

Sergio Lobera has worked his magic in his debut season in charge of Odisha FC, helping the Juggernauts soar up to the top of the table. The issue is that his side has played a game more than their title challengers, which is why they desperately need to defeat Mohun Bagan to create a decent gap with the rest of the contenders.

Odisha were able to humble Mohun Bagan in the AFC Cup this season, but this one is a revitalized unit under Antonio Habas. Lobera needs to get his tactics spot on and his attacking players to be at their clinical best, because winning this game could help them take a step closer to the ISL Shield. A defeat however, can be disastrous and loosen their grip over the Shield race as well.

The Mariners have been uplifted by the arrival of Antonio Habas, as they are now unbeaten in four ISL matches and have won their last three games. However, this will be a huge challenge for Habas & co. because of how dominant Odisha have been this season.

If the Mariners strive to win the ISL shield for the first-time ever, they desperately need to win this and consider this game as an ISL final itself. A draw will leave things as they are and stop Mohun Bagan from taking a step forward into the Shield race, while a loss can be disastrous and create a potentially gigantic challenge for them to claim the top spot by the end of league stages.

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