Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC Preview, predicted lineup, injury news, H2H, telecast details | Durand Cup 2024

The Shers are the favourites to win the contest.

Indian Super League (ISL) outfits Punjab FC and Mumbai City FC are set to clash in the upcoming Group C fixture from the 2024 Durand Cup on 11 August 2024. It will be the final game of the group stage for both outfits as the oldest tournament in Asia progresses towards the knockout stages.

Punjab FC are in a stronger position and aiming to finish on top of the group to advance further into the tournament. Mumbai City FC fielded their reserves for this edition of the tournament, giving their senior players time to prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 season of the ISL. As a result, their results have been on the negative side.

With the fixture fast approaching, here is a look at what to expect from Punjab FC versus Mumbai City FC in the Durand Cup’s next offering:

Stakes

Punjab FC have four points from the two fixtures played in Group C. The Shers opened their account for the tournament with a 3-0 win over the CISF Protectors. Then, the outfit played a 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters FC. A win will give them a chance to finish top and qualify for the knockout stages. They need to score plenty of goals too to pip Kerala Blasters for the top spot.

Mumbai City FC does not have anything left to fight for in the 2024 Durand Cup. Two heavy defeats in the opening two fixtures against Kerala Blasters FC and the CISF Protectors were enough to eliminate the Islanders from the tournament. They can spoil the party for Punjab by causing an upset in the upcoming game.

Team News

Head to Head

Total Matches Played – 3

Punjab FC wins – 0

Mumbai City FC wins – 3

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineups

Punjab FC (5-4-1)

Ravi Kumar (GK); Nikhil Prabhu, Melroy Assisi, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Khaimin Lhungdim, Suresh Metei; Leon Augustine, Filip Mrzljak, Ninthoi Meetei, Vinit Rai; Luka Majcen

Mumbai City FC (4-2-3-1)

Harsh Kadam (GK); Tanush Pandey, Sayyam Desai, Mohd. Ansari, Mihir Mohite; Aadik Sheikh, Subhajit Belel; Omkar Talkar, Kunal Raghav, Mustafa Shaikh; Christopher Rajkumar.

Player to Watch

Luka Majcen (Punjab FC)

Luka Majcen is the biggest and most obvious threat to Mumbai City FC’s young defenders in the upcoming match. The skipper of the Shers has already scored three goals in the competition. He is hungry and determined to strike the back of the net to send Punjab FC into the knockout stages. It remains to be seen how the Islanders limit the target man in offence.

Mohd. Ansari (Mumbai City FC)

The young Mumbai City FC side is captained by Ansari who will be hoping to lead the team by example. He is a defender by nature and loves to get involved in duels. A brave player who does not shy away from challenges, he would be a difficult figure to breach for Punjab FC forwards.

Did You Know?

• Vinit Rai of Punjab FC played for Mumbai City FC previously.
• Mumbai City FC suffered an 8-0 defeat in their opening 2024 Durand Cup fixture against Kerala Blasters.
• Punjab FC finished last while Mumbai City FC finished top of their respective groups in the 2023 edition of the tournament.

Telecast

The live streaming for the Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC fixture will be available on the Sony LIV app and the broadcast will available on the Sony Ten 2.

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