Mohun Bagan SG vs Punjab FC Preview: Predicted Lineups, Team News | ISL 2026-27

The Mariners have won 2 out of their 3 games in the ISL 2026-27 so far.

Mohun Bagan SG look to keep their winning run intact when they host an unbeaten Punjab FC side at the Salt Lake Stadium (Kolkata) on Saturday, 31 October 2026, in a fascinating Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 clash.

The Mariners are looking to further improve their momentum levels with another win at home, but will face a tricky test against a confident Punjab FC side who look to maintain their compelling start to the campaign.

Both teams have won 2 games out of their 3 so far in the ISL season, but Punjab FC drew their remaining game, while the Mariners started out the season with a 1-0 loss to NorthEast United FC.

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The Stakes

Mohun Bagan SG

After having had a poor start to the 2026-27 ISL campaign with their opening-game loss to NorthEast United, Mohun Bagan are starting to get into their groove.

Their performances in recent matches might not have been the most convincing, but the Mariners have been able to get two back-to-back wins under their belt.

Panagiotis Dilmperis still has a lot to do to ensure that the players can play the most entertaining attacking football under him, but his primary objective remains to keep the victories piling on.

Dilmperis will urge his Mohun Bagan players to be at their proactive best against his former employers, needing them to be energetic and forceful in key areas.

While the Mariners need to keep a sturdy defensive shape, they’ll focus on being more innovative and clinical in the opposition half to entertain the fans. A win for Mohun Bagan will definitely bolster the confidence around their title push, but a draw or loss could cause them to fall quite far behind the top of the table.

Punjab FC

Punjab FC have showcased impressive resolve in their first few matches of the 2026-27 ISL campaign, managing to pick up seven points from a possible nine so far. They have displayed a lot of fight in their performances, being able to salvage result from sticky situations and also playing some thrilling attacking football as well.

Pavlos Dermitzakis is doing a pretty good job as Panagiotis’ successor, making his Punjab FC players produce some efficient attacking football and be able to carve out results really well.

He’ll urge them to continue their good work against Mohun Bagan, being proactive in their attacking chances and also keep a stronger defensive shape than from the last few matches.

A possible win for the Shers at the Salt Lake Stadium would be a huge morale booster to signify them as genuine title challengers, but a loss would cause a setback for the same.

Team News

Panagiotis Dilmperis is facing some notable injury issues in his squad, with the likes of Jamie Maclaren, Miguel Figueira and Lalengmawia Ralte’s participation all under question in this clash.

Rishikanta Meitei and Diego Raposo are doubtful for Punjab FC ahead of this clash.

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches – 5

Mohun Bagan wins – 5

Punjab FC wins – 0

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineups

Mohun Bagan (4-2-3-1)

Vishal Kaith (GK), Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Alberto Rodriguez, Abhishek Singh, Deepak Tangri, Anirudh Thapa, Samir Zeljkovic, Manvir Singh, Dejan Drazic, Lee Erwin

Punjab FC (4-2-3-1)

Arshdeep Singh (GK), Khaimingtham Lhungdim, Bijoy Varghese, Nikhil Prabhu, Muhammed Uvais, Ricky Shabong, Bishu Sharma, Manglenthang Kipgen, Alfred Planas, Sanathoi Singh, Raphaël Messi Bouli

Players to Watchout

Dejan Drazic (Mohun Bagan)

Dejan Drazic is yet to really hit top gear for Mohun Bagan in the 2026-27 ISL campaign, being unable to get a goal or assist in their first three matches. However, the versatile Serbian forward’s threat in the opposition half cannot be undermined – knowing the kind of impact he made for FC Goa in the ISL in recent years.

Drazic just needs that one inspired performance to revitalize his goal-scoring acumen and make him a tormenting threat in the final third. He’ll look to be a thorn for the Punjab FC defenders with his clever movement in the danger zones, trying to get into the important positions to enhance his side’s goal threat.

Drazic really needs to add more efficiency to his finishing and also be more innovative with his final third passes to enhance the unpredictability levels of Mohun Bagan’s attack. He needs to be calmer in the final third, but also add more ruthlessness to his final product to be able to finally get amongst the goals for the Mariners against Punjab FC.

Raphaël Messi Bouli (Punjab FC)

Raphaël Messi Bouli has been the standout star for Punjab FC in their impressive start to the 2026-27 ISL campaign, playing a prolific role in getting them the glowing results so far. The 34-year-old forward has been leading their frontline like a leader, and the freedom given to him is definitely benefitting the forward.

Messi Bouli has scored three goals and bagged an assist in three matches so far, being able to get into the right places and finish off chances clinically at regular intervals for his side. He’s also adding a new dimension to Punjab’s attacking threat by often dropping into deeper positions and looking to create chances for teammates.

Messi Bouli will look to maintain his impressive form in the upcoming clash against Mohun Bagan, troubling the Mariners’ defenders with his unpredictable movement and link-up play. However, he’ll need to be at his decisive best in terms of finishing off chances to enable Punjab FC to pose a major problem to the hosts and be able to get a promising result.

Did you know?

• Mohun Bagan are undefeated in their last seven competitive matches against Punjab FC.
• Raphaël Messi Bouli has the most number of goal contributions (4) for any player in the 2026-27 ISL so far.
• Miguel Figueira has the highest shots on target per 90 minutes (4.1) in the 2026-27 ISL.

Telecast Details

The Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC clash will take place at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Saturday, 31 October (2026).

The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST. It will be shown live on Sony Ten 2, as well as be live streamed on Sony LIV and YouTube (for free).

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