Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant lineups, team news, prediction & preview

Mohun Bagan are at the top of the ISL table.

Kerala Blasters FC gear up to host The Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their next fixture as they host the Mariners at the JLN Stadium, Kochi on the 15th of February 2025 in their upcoming game of the Indian Super League.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant can inch closer to securing the ISL Shield, but they must remain vigilant against a Kerala Blasters FC side fighting desperately to stay in the playoffs race.

The Stakes

Kerala Blasters FC

Kerala Blasters have grappled with inconsistency throughout the current campaign, a significant block in their journey of a successful season. While a recent defeat to East Bengal FC was a setback, they demonstrated their potential with a crucial victory over Chennaiyin FC. However, their inconsistent form has left them languishing in eighth position in the ISL standings with a modest 24 points from 19 league games.

This match holds significant weight for Kerala Blasters’ playoff aspirations. A victory is crucial to not only climb the standings and close the gap on the teams above them, but also to reignite their confidence and momentum with two consecutive wins.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

To successfully defend their ISL League Shield, Mohun Bagan must maintain their current level of performance. With a few more victories needed to clinch the title, Jose Molina will ensure his squad remains focused until the shield is secured.

Despite playing away from home, Mohun Bagan will aim to maintain their high standards by showcasing their attacking football and capitalizing on their set-piece dominance, a hallmark of their 2024-25 ISL campaign. An away victory would be a significant stride towards securing the title, further increasing player confidence and maintaining their winning momentum. However, a draw or, worse, a defeat would mean a setback in their race for the ISL shield.

Team News and Injury update

For the Kerala Blasters Noah Sadaoui will be unavailable for the match due to his injury. Anirudh Thapa remains a doubt as he pushes to regain full fitness after an injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches played : 9

Kerala Blasters wins : 1

Mohun Bagan Super Giant wins: 7

Draws : 1

Predicted line-ups

Kerala Blasters FC (4-2-3-1)

Sachin Suresh (GK), Naocha Singh, Milos Drincic, Ruivah Hormipam, Sandeep Singh, Danish Farooq, Vibin Mohanan, Mohammed Aimen , Korou Singh, Adrian Luna, Jesus Jimenez

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (4-2-3-1)

Vishal Kaith (GK), Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose, Lalengmawia Ralte, Deepak Tangri, Manvir Singh, Greg Stewart, Liston Colaco, Jamie Maclaren

Players to watch

Adrian Luna – Kerala Blasters FC

Attacking midfielder Adrian Luna has emerged as a key playmaker for his team, consistently providing creative sparks in the attacking third. With six assists in 17 appearances and an impressive 43 chances created, Luna has demonstrated his exceptional passing range and vision.

Despite his goal-scoring drought, with only three shots on target and six shots off target this season, Luna’s impact on the team’s attacking play still remains undeniable. His recent performance against Chennaiyin FC shows his quality, showcasing his exceptional passing accuracy of 80%. Luna’s ability to unlock defenses and create scoring opportunities for his teammates makes him a vital part in his team’s attacking play

Manvir Singh – Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Riding a string of impressive performances this season, Manvir Singh will be aiming to maintain his incredible goal-scoring form against the Kerala Blasters. Thriving under Jose Molina’s tactical blueprint, Manvir has eight goal contributions in the form of five goals and three assists. His brace in the match against Mohammeddan SC further solidifies his position as a key attacking threat.

Manvir’s explosive pace and physicality make him a formidable force on the right flank, consistently troubling opposing full-backs with his direct running style. Moreover, his aerial flair poses a constant danger from set-pieces, as shown by his recent headed goal against Mohammedan SC.

If granted the freedom to exploit space in the final third and presented with a consistent supply of quality service, Manvir has the potential to orchestrate a dominant attacking performance and guide his team to victory against the Tuskers.

Did you know?

• Mohun Bagan Super Giant have kept the most clean sheets in the competition 
• Adrian Luna has created the most big chances for Kerala Blasters FC (7)
• Tom Aldred has made the second-highest passes for any foreign player in the ongoing ISL with 783 successful passes
• Noah Sadaoui has the most shots on target per match for Kerala Blasters FC (1.7)

Telecast Details

The match between Kerala Blasters and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will take place at the JLN Stadium, Kochi on 15 February. It will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

Live telecast of the fixture will be available on Sports18 Network (Sports18 1/VH1 Channel). Live streaming of the game will be available on the JioCinema app. Viewers from abroad can use OneFootball to stream the game.

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