Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant lineups, team news, prediction & preview

The defending champions will be hoping to ease playoff qualification worries when they face the Mariners on Saturday.

Indian Super League (ISL) club Mumbai City FC will be looking to secure all three points against Mohun Bagan Super Giant. While the Islanders only need four points from their remaining three games, they face a Mariners side full of confidence having won the ISL shield against Odisha FC in matchweek 23.

With clubs nearing the end of the regular season, each game has increased importance for teams looking to seal playoff qualification. A win for Petr Kratky’s men keeps their playoff hopes alive, while a loss will mean their qualification will depend on how they perform in their final two games.

The Stakes

Mumbai City FC

The Islanders are in a good position, as they currently sit in the sixth spot in the ISL standings before match week 24. While Mumbai has only managed to win two of their last five games, they will be determined to prove themselves against Mohun Bagan.

With 32 points from 21 league games, a win could help the club leapfrog NorthEast United FC to the fifth spot. A loss against the Mariners will add even more pressure on the defending champions, who have to win one of their two remaining games.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

The Mariners will be playing for the record books and a win will further send their message of intent to win the ISL title this season. With two games remaining in their season, the club will have the opportunity to give a good account of themselves and build winning momentum ahead of the ISL playoffs.

While the Mariners will be expected to field a rotated side and rest their star players, Jose Molina will be keen to analyze his squad depth ahead of the playoffs. Against the Islanders, the club has an opportunity to record seven away wins in the league this season and give a better account of themselves than they did in the reverse fixture.

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Injury and Team News

The Islanders will be missing forward Ayush Chikkara and full-back Akash Mishra, who were ruled out for the season after suffering a knee injury and a cruciate ligament tear injury respectively.

The Mariners will have a fully-fit squad ahead of their meeting against Mumbai City FC.

Head-to-Head Record

Games Played: 13

Mumbai City FC wins: 7

Mohun Bagan Super Giant wins: 2

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Mumbai City FC (4-2-3-1)

TP Rehenesh (GK), Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Mehtab Singh, Tiri, Nathan Rodrigues, Yoell van Nieff, Jayesh Rane, Brandon Fernandes, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Bipin Singh, Jorge Ortiz

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

Vishal Kaith, Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose, Lalengmawia Ralte, Deepak Tangri, Manvir Singh, Jason Cummings, Liston Colaco, Jamie Maclaren

Players to Watch

Lallianzuala Chhangte – Mumbai City FC

The Mumbai City FC captain has been the main man for the Islanders this season. The “Mizo Flash” known for his electrifying pace has consistently led the attack for the Islanders and supplied the goals when it mattered most. Chhangte’s exceptional first touch, coupled with his incredible ball control, allows him to navigate tight spaces with ease and carry out his attacking moves with precision.

His contributions this season highlight his importance to the Mariners with five goals, two assists, and 25 chances created this season. Chhangte’s leadership on and off the field will be crucial to Mumbai City FC’s success against Mohun Bagan, making him one of the most valuable assets for Petr Kratky’s side.

Jason Cummings (Mohun Bagan)

Cummings has excelled in his partnership with Jamie Maclaren at Mohun Bagan and looks very comfortable playing in his deployment in the centre-forward role. The Australian forward has been a major creative threat for the Mariners and has fueled their attacking moves with his clever passes and final product. He’ll aim to maintain his impressive form against Mumbai by being the annoying pest for the Islanders’ defense.

Cummings will try his best to get in the empty spaces in Mumbai’s final third, as well as facilitating his teammates through in key attacking areas with clever passes. If the Mariners centre-forward can get into his groove and get his desired freedom in the game, then he might be a dangerous proposition for any defender.

Did You Know?

• Mumbai City FC haven’t scored in five of their 11 home games in the ISL this season.
• Mohun Bagan Super Giant haven’t lost in their last 10 games.
• When Mumbai City FC leads 1-0 at home, they win 100 per cent of their games.
• When Mohun Bagan Super Giant leads 0-1 away from home, they win 75 per cent of their games.

Telecast

The Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant match will be played at the Mumbai Football Arena on Saturday (1st March 2025). The game will kick off at 05:00 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 Hotstar. International viewers can also watch the game on One Football App.

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