Mohammedan SC vs Mohun Bagan lineups, team news, prediction and preview

Mohammedan SC sit at the bottom place in the ISL table.
Mohammedan SC will be aiming to prove their quality against the best the Indian Super League (ISL) has to offer when they host rivals Mohun Bagan in the Kolkata Derby on Saturday (1 February).
The Mariners are keen on taking a step forward into sealing the ISL shield championship but can expect to face a volatile and challenging outing against an under-pressure Black Panthers side at the Salt Lake Stadium.
The Stakes
Mohammedan SC
Mohammedan SC have had a pretty dreadful debut season in the ISL, with off-the-field issues and inconsistency plaguing them. Their form has somewhat improved since the turn of the year, but the Kolkata side need to operate at a much higher than they normally do to get a result against Mohun Bagan.
For one, they need to be much more sturdier defensively to keep the Mariners quiet and have to be decisive in actually finishing off whatever chances are created. A win against the league leaders can be a huge confidence booster for the Black Panthers and give them the belief of being able to defeat anyone in the league. Another damning loss, however, will further fuel the frustration around their campaign.
Mohun Bagan
Mohun Bagan were able to end their winless run with a gritty win over Bengaluru FC in the previous game, but consistency is key for them to seal the ISL league shield. The Mariners have had a 100% win record in Kolkata derbies so far under Jose Molina and look to maintain that against the team at the bottom of the table.
Mohun Bagan will, however, need to be much more ruthless in terms of finishing off chances and cannot afford to keep being wasteful in front of goals. If they’re able to tap into their clinical best, they could run away with another big win in a Kolkata derby. A win will further fortify the belief of them sealing the shield championship, but a loss could give FC Goa another chance to close in on them.
Team & Injury News
Cesar Manzoki and Abdul Kadiri are both injured for the Black Panthers. Joseph Adjei’s fitness remains under question heading into the derby.
Anirudh Thapa remains the only injury absentee for the Mariners.
Head-to-Head
Matches Played – 1
Mohammedan SC win – 0
Mohun Bagan wins – 1
Draws – 0
Probable Lineups
Mohammedan SC (4-3-3)
Padam Chhetri (GK), Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, Joseph Adjei, Gaurav Bora, Joe Zoherliana, Mohammed Irshad, Mirjalol Kasimov, Alexis Gomez, Lalremsanga Fanai, Bikash Singh, Carlos Franca
Mohun Bagan (4-2-3-1)
Vishal Kaith (GK), Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose, Lalengmawia Ralte, Sahal Abdul Samad, Manvir Singh, Jason Cummings, Liston Colaco, Jamie Maclaren
Players to Watch
Alexis Gomez (Mohammedan SC)

Even though he might’ve only had one goal contribution in the 2024-25 ISL campaign, Alexis Gomez remains one of the Black Panthers’ most skilful players. He’s averaging more than 1.5 chances created per game and has also excelled in four duels won per 90 minutes in the ISL this season. Gomez is a hard-working player who is not afraid of covering the extra ground for his side and can be the decisive performer for them in the derby.
The Argentine midfielder will need to be at his sharpest to outwit the Mohun Bagan midfield line and help his side constantly break through into their final third. He’ll look to get into key areas in the final third and create big chances with his innovative final passes, but it’s also on the Mohammedan Sporting players to help him by converting the opportunities well too.
Jamie Maclaren (Mohun Bagan)

Jamie Maclaren really loves playing in a Kolkata derby, having scored in all three local derbies he’s participated in for the Mariners this season. The Australian forward seems to get evolved into a much more clinical forward in such an environment, thriving in tormenting the defenders with clever runs behind their backline and getting into goal-scoring areas more efficiently.
Maclaren will look to maintain his perfect scoring record in the ISL derbies by putting on a show against Mohammedan Sporting. He’ll look to use his intelligence to sneak past their defenders and get into key goal-scoring areas consistently in and around the penalty area. If he’s able to consistently find the ball in dangerous areas, Maclaren should get on the score sheet again and inspire his side to win another ISL derby.
Did you know?
- Despite being at the bottom of the table, Mohammedan Sporting have conceded fewer goals (27) than third-place Jamshedpur FC (28) so far this season.
- Mohun Bagan have managed to keep four clean sheets in their last five matches in the ISL and are the only side to have 10 clean sheets this season.
- Mohun Bagan have conceded 221 fouls in 18 ISL matches in the 2024-25 campaign, the highest for any team.
Telecast Details
The match between Mohammedan Sporting and Mohun Bagan takes place at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Saturday (1 February, 2025). It will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.
The match will be shown live on the Sports 18 network and be livestreamed on Jio Cinema. International viewers can catch out the action on the OneFootball app.
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