Chennaiyin FC look to extend the winning momentum over Mohammedan SC in ISL 2025-26

Marina Machans will be looking to win back-to-back games at the Marina Arena.

Mohammedan Sporting Club are rooted to the bottom of the Indian Super League 2025-26 teams and is on the brink of relegation. Their next game is against Chennaiyin FC, against whom they picked up four points last season.

With a sword hanging around their neck, the Kolkata club is in dire need of a win. Chennaiyin FC are not playing their best football at the moment, but can they continue their momentum from their last win?

The Stakes

Chennaiyin FC

Clifford Miranda’s side beat Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 last Friday to register their first home win of the season. They are currently 10th in the points table with 8 points from 8 ISL games. Having picked up only 2 wins, the CFC supporters want their side to become more consistent and build on their winning momentum.

Following the match against Mohammedan, Chennaiyin FC will be playing three tough away games against Jamshedpur FC, Punjab FC, and NorthEast United. Hence, a win on Tuesday will do the side a lot of good in the points table.

Mohammedan SC

Mehrajuddin Wadoo’s side is staring down the barrel and is close to becoming the first team to get relegated from the ISL. Mohammedan SC are still seeking its first win, having already played 8 league games.

The big positive for the Kolkata club would be that they are coming fresh off a 1-1 draw at Bhubaneshwar against Odisha FC. Mohammedan would be eager to build on their draw as they set foot at the Marina Arena on Tuesday.

Injury Concerns and Team News

Chennaiyin FC – Elsinho suffered a knee injury and is out for the season. Laldinliana Renthlei is also injured and may not feature against Mohammedan SC.

Mohammedan SC – They don’t have any major injuries in their ranks.

Head-to-Head Stats

Overall Head-to-head records between the two clubs stand as follows

Matches played in all competitions: 2

Won by Mohammedan SC: 1

Won by Chennaiyin FC: 0

Games that ended in a draw: 1

Mohammedan SC beat Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the Marina Arena last season

Predicted Line-ups

Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)

Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Mandar Rao Desai, Eduardo Kau, Pritam Kotal, Ankit Mukharjee, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Alberto Noguera, Farukh Choudhary, Irfan Yadwad, Daniel Chima Chukwu

Mohammedan SC (4-4-2)

Padam Chettri (GK), Juwel Mazumdar, Hira Mondal, Siraj Parray, Pukhrambam Meetei, Lalngaihsaka, Mahitosh Rai, Lalthankima, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Lalremsanga Fanai, Adison Singh

Players to Watch

Alberto Noguera (Chennaiyin FC)

The Chennaiyin FC captain has been given a more advanced role in recent games, which helped the midfielder create more chances. CFC have not been at their attacking best this season but Noguera is one of the few players in their squad that can not only control the midfield but he can also influence their attack and turn the game on its head when the need be.

Lalremsanga Fanai (Mohammedan SC)

Mohammedan SC have the worst scoring record in the league so far, and none of their players has scored more than a goal so far this season. Lalremsanga scored against Odisha, and he will be high on confidence as his team gears up for the match in the capital of Tamil Nadu.

Did You Know?

• Chennaiyin FC have not scored more than one goal in any match so far this season
• Mohammedan SC are on an eight game winless run in this seasons ISL
• Mohammedan has conceded 21 goals already in this season
• Chennai have not beaten Mohammedan SC in an official match
• Mohammedan SC are the only side that are playing an all Indian squad in the ISL this season

Telecast

The match between Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, on Tuesday (21st April 2026). The game will kick off at 7:30 pm IST.

In India, the match will be telecast on TV LIVE on the Sony Ten 2 channel. It will also be streamed live on the FanCode app.

Outside India, in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, the Indian Super League 2025–26 matches will be live-streamed on FanCode. Begin

Watch is the official broadcast partner for the Indian Super League 2025–26 season in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. In all other remaining countries, live streaming will be available on the FanCode YouTube channel.

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