Mohun Bagan SG vs CISF Protectors Preview - Team news, lineups | Durand Cup 2026

Mohun Bagan SG look to end the Durand Cup group stage with a perfect run.

Mohun Bagan SG look to maintain their 100%-win record in the 2026 Durand Cup group stages as they face the CISF Protectors side in their final group clash at the Kishore Bharati Krinangan Stadium, Kolkata on Monday (10 August 2026).

The Mariners have already showcased promise in the early periods under Panagiotis Dilmperis, as they look to move into the knockout stages of the Durand Cup with a commanding win over the CISF Protectors side.

The Stakes

Mohun Bagan SG

For Mohun Bagan SG, the start to the Panagiotis Dilmperis era hasn’t exactly been perfect, but they have produced some commendable performances and more important – won both their games under him so far. The Greek gaffer is still trying to perfectly implement his playing style, but the Mariners have produced some eye-catching attacking football under him so far.

Mohun Bagan SG will look to unleash the might of their dangerous attacking threat against the CISF Protectors, in a match they will dominate the control of possession.

They’ll need to be ruthless in finishing off chances to get another big win under their belt, knowing that a draw or loss to this struggling CISF Protectors side can be very embarrassing and a huge morale drainer before the Durand Cup knockout stages.

CISF Protectors

For the CISF Protectors side, the participation at the 2026 Durand Cup against some of the biggest and strongest teams in Indian football has been a learning experience.

They have lost both their matches in the group stages so far and basically need a bit of a miracle to be able to get any kind of a positive result against the Mariners.

They will need to put many players behind the ball and maintain a really strong defensive shape to be able to frustrate the Mariners’ players, all while looking to be smart on the transitions to try to capitalize in the Kolkata giants’ errors.

Even a draw or a narrow loss could be a decent result for the CISF Protectors, while a win would make it one of the stories of the 2026 Durand Cup itself!

Team News

Mohun Bagan SG have a fully fit unit available for this clash, while their new signing Miguel Figueira could make his debut in this one.

CISF Protectors should also have the same squad available for them in the last few matches.

Head-to-Head Record

This is the first time that Mohun Bagan and CISF Protectors will play each other.

Predicted Lineups

Mohun Bagan SG (4-3-3)

Vishal Kaith (GK), Asish Rai, Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Abhishek Singh, Deepak Tangri, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad, Dejan Drazic, Kiyan Nassiri, Manvir Singh

CISF Protectors (4-4-2)

Raj Kumar (GK), Ankit Kumar, Karamjeet Singh, Rahul Aswal, Bebetto, Damanpreet, T. Haokip, Bhola Singh, Gurpal Singh, Rajdeep Singh, Jacob C

Players to Watchout

Manvir Singh (Mohun Bagan SG)

Manvir Singh has had a pretty bright start to the 2026-27 season under Panagiotis Dilmperis, being utilized in a centre-forward role in the absence of Jamie Maclaren.

The India international might not have been that effective in the recent derby win over East Bengal, but he proved how clinical he can be against South United recently. Singh has already scored three goals at the 2026 Durand Cup for his side, which also includes a hat-trick in the previous game.

He’ll look to continue prospering in the centre-forward role, knowing there is a chance to impress Dilmperis and play more often in that position this season.

Singh, however, needs to be clever with his link-up play to trouble the CISF Protectors defenders and be clinical with finishing off chances to get more goals to his tally.

Raj Kumar (CISF Protectors)

For CISF Protectors, a lot of their hopes will be bound to their goalkeeper Raj Kumar. He might have already having conceded 10 goals in two matches in the competition, but the goalkeeper has a chance to get more of a limelight in Indian football against Mohun Bagan.

Kumar has to be extremely agile in front of his sticks, tracking the movement of the ball well and needing to showcase quick reflexes as well.

If Kumar is able to prove his shot-stopping heroics by making clutch saves repeatedly against Mohun Bagan, he can help put the Mariners under more pressure and attract mistakes off them.

He’ll need to produce the performance of his career to keep this dangerous Mariners’ frontline quiet and get any kind of a positive result for his side.

Did you know?

• Mohun Bagan SG are the only side in Group A of 2026 Durand Cup yet to concede a goal in the competition.
• The CISF Protectors side have impressed in the Delhi Football recently, even winning the 2024-25 Delhi Premier League title.
• Mohun Bagan SG have had five different goal-scorers in the 2026 Durand Cup group stages so far.

Telecast Details

The Durand Cup group clash between Mohun Bagan SG and CISF Protectors will take place on Monday, 10 August (2026). It will take place at the Kishore Bharati Krinangan Stadium and kick off at 4 PM IST.

The match will be shown live on Sony Ten 2 and also be available to watch online on SonyLIV.

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.