Mohammedan SC vs Chennaiyin FC lineups, team news, prediction & preview

Mohammedan SC beat Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in the reverse fixture earlier in ISL

Mohammedan SC will welcome Chennaiyin FC to the Kishore Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Wednesday. The Black Panthers are coming off a win over Bengaluru FC and will be high on spirits as they aim to get their first home win this season in ISL 2024-25.

Stakes

Mohammedan SC

Mohammedan Sporting Club registered their second win of their 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season as they beat Bengaluru FC at the Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. They are currently 12th in the points table with 10 points from 15 league games. 

Chennaiyin FC

The Marina Machans drew 2-2 after taking a 2-0 lead in their last game against Odisha FC. Chennaiyin FC have won just one of their last eight ISL games and are currently 10th in the league table with 16 points. 

Injury Concerns and Team News:

For Mohammedan SC, Cesar Manzoki and Joseph Adjei will likely be unavailable due to injuries. On the other hand for Chennaiyin FC, Elsinho’s availability will be subjected to his medical clearance after he suffered a neck injury last month. Bikash Yumnam also suffered an injury against Odisha FC and might be unavailable. 

Head-to-Head Stats

Games Played: 1

Mohammedan SC: 1

Chennaiyin FC: 0

Draw: 0

Predicted Line-ups

Mohammedan SC (4-3-3)

Padam Chhetri, Zodingliana Ralte, Florent Ogier, Joe Zoherliana, Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, Mohammed Irshad, Mirjalol Kasimov, Alexis Gomez, Bikash Singh, Lalremsanga Fanai, Carlos Freries

Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)

Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Mandar Rao Dessai, Ryan Edwards, PC Laldinpuia, Laldinliana Renthlei, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Connor Shields, Lukas Brambilla, Farukh Choudhary, Irfan Yadwad, Wilmar Jordan Gil

Players to Watch

Mirjalol Kasimov (Mohammedan SC)

With 2 goals and 1 assist to his name, Mirjalol Kasimov has been one of the best players for Mohammedan SC this season. The 29-year-old’s spectacular freekick helped his side register an important win against Bengaluru FC over the weekend. 

Connor Shields (Chennaiyin FC)

The Scotsman has been the best player on the pitch for Chennaiyin FC this season and he also registered two assists in their last game against Odisha FC. Overall, Connor Shields has registered 1 goal and six assists to his name this season.

Did You Know?

• Mohammedan SC are yet to win a game at home, they have drawn two and lost five at home this season
• Chennaiyin FC have picked up three wins in eight away games this season
• Mohammedan SC beat Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in the reverse fixture at the Marina Arena 
• The Black Panthers have not conceded a single goal in their last three ISL games
• On the attacking front, Mohammedan SC have scored just six goals in 15 ISL games this season

Telecast

The Mohammedan SC vs Chennaiyin FC match will be played at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata on Wednesday (15th January 2025). The game will kick-off at 7:30 pm IST. The match will be shown live on the Sports 18 network and Star Sports 3. It will also be streamed online on Jio Cinema while International viewers can watch the game on One Football App. 

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