Mohammedan SC, FC Goa eye first win in ISL 2025-26

An All-Indian Mohammedan SC team will welcome FC Goa on Friday.

The 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season is underway as the two Kolkata giants, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, are leading the way in the points table. Both sides look fairly balanced and are contenders for the title.

On Friday, the third Kolkata-based club, Mohammedan SC, will play their first home fixture as they look to pick up three important points against FC Goa. Seeking an ideal start, can the Black Panthers surprise the Gaurs?

Preview

Mohammedan SC

Mehrajuddin Wadoo’s side lost 1-0 to Jamshedpur FC in the opening game. While the Panthers put up a resolute performance, they failed to take a single shot on goal. Mohammedan Sporting Club did not win a single home game last season, picking up just 2 wins in 24 games. A similar performance will lead to relegation this season, something that they should already be wary of, going into the game against Goa.

FC Goa

The Gaurs drew 1-1 with Inter Kashi in their first league game last Saturday. The Yoddhas put up a gritty performance, however, a blunder by their goalkeeper gifted a penalty to Dejan Drazic, who slotted it home and rescued a point for the Gaurs. Given that this is a short season, Goa cannot afford to drop more points this early in the campaign if they want to stay in contention for the title.

Injury Concerns and Team News

There are no major injury concerns in the FC Goa and the Mohammedan SC squads ahead of their ISL 2025-26 match.

Head-to-Head Stats

Overall Head-to-Head matches record:

Games Played: 4

Won by FC Goa: 2

Won by Mohammedan SC: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Line-ups

Mohammedan SC (4-1-4-1)

Subhajit (GK), Sajad Parray, Pukhrambam, Gaurav Bora, Hira Mondal, Amarjit Singh, Lalthankima, Tangva Ragui, Mahitosh Roy, Lalremsanga, Thokchom Singh

FC Goa (4-2-3-1)

Hrithik Tiwari (GK), Aakash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Pol Moreno, Boris Singh, Ayush Chhetri, Harsh Patre, Brison Fernandes, Udanta Singh, Dejan Drazic, Ishan Pandita

Players to Watch

Amarjit Singh Kiyam (Mohammedan SC)

Playing in the heart of Mohammedan’s midfield, Amarjit Singh will have his work cut out against an attacking FC Goa side. The central defensive midfielder made 6 recoveries and 7 clearances against Jamshedpur FC and will be heavily involved once again on Friday.

Dejan Drazic (FC Goa)

Dejan Drazic scored the penalty to help FC Goa draw against Inter Kashi in their opening fixture. The Serbian was involved throughout the game, creating four chances and completing four dribbles. Being the only foreign attacker in the side, expect Goa’s attack to flow through Drazic once again.

Did You Know?

• Mohammedan SC drew 1-1 with FC Goa at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan Stadium last season
• The hosts have never kept a clean sheet against FC Goa
• FC Goa had kept 65% possession in their game against Inter Kashi

Telecast

The match between Mohammedan SC vs FC Goa will be played at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata on Friday (20th February 2026). The game will kick-off at 7:30 pm IST. The match will be shown live on the Sony Ten Network. It will also be streamed online on FanCode App.

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