Mumbai City FC look to maintain their unbeaten run in ISL 2025-26 against Sporting Club Delhi

The Islanders will host Sporting Club Delhi at home

Mumbai City FC will host Sporting Club Delhi in a very crucial ISL 2025-26 match at the Mumbai Football Arena on March 8, 2026, from 7:30 pm IST. Mumbai City FC will look for another win as they are unbeaten in the league right now; on the other hand, the newcomers Sporting Club Delhi set their eyes on their first-ever win in the Indian Super League 2025-26 season.

Mumbai City FC are on the verge of displaying impactful football in recent matches. They welcome the rebranded Sporting Delhi side in the Mumbai Football Arena. With the recent work, Peter Kratky’s side is way ahead in the clash.

Sporting Club Delhi is still looking for the first win as the first nail in the coffin. Under the guidance of Thomas Tchorz, the team is looking very positive, but the fortune didn’t help them. As the season slowly begins to take shape, a single loss of points could be aHeadache for every team.

The Stakes

Mumbai City FC

For Mumbai City FC, after three matches, they won two and drew one, and are unbeaten in the league right now. With this kind of form, Peter Kratky’s side is way ahead in the clash against the capital of India. But despite all things standing, the stakes are very high because a single point loss will easily break the momentum built by any team.

A win against SC Delhi will not just add the valuable three points, perhaps it will be a statement for the other teams as well about the form of The Islanders. In the last game against NorthEast United FC, the Islanders could not get a win over them, as the match ended in a stalemate. As things stand, against SC Delhi, this will be a vital match for Mumbai City FC as the table of the league slowly gets its shape, and other clubs are stepping into that.

Sporting Club Delhi

Sporting Club Delhi, the rebranded version in the Indian Super League, is still looking for its first win, as it lost its first three matches consecutively. A 4-1 loss vs East Bengal FC, then the last meet-up against FC Goa was not as sweet as they expected. The young squad of Delhi need to adapt as fast as they can because the other teams are gearing up the atmosphere as Mohun Bagan, Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa and East Bengal FC are in the top four in the table. With zero points, Thomas Tchorz’s SC Delhi sits in 13th position in the table.

Injury concerns and team news

There are no major injury concerns in the Mumbai City FC and the SC Delhi squads ahead of their ISL 2025-26 fixture in Mumbai Football Arena.

Head-to-Head

This is the first time that SC Delhi will be playing against Mumbai City FC.

But Mumbai City FC played with Hyderabad FC before the club rebranded and named Sporting Delhi.

Matches played in all competitions: 10

Won by Mumbai City FC: 3

Won by Hyderabad FC: 2

Games that ended in a draw: 5

Predicted line-ups

SC Delhi (4-4-2)

Vishal Yadawad (GK), Manoj Mohammed, Clarence Fernandes, Rafael Riberio, Lamgoulen, Mohammed Aimen, Mohammed Azhar, Abdul Hudu, Augustine Lalrochana, Joseph Sunny, Matija Babovic

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

Phurba; Akash, Sahil, Nuno, Valpuia; Tluanga, Kauko, Vikram, Brandon, Chhangte; Jorge Diaz

Players to watchout

Ashutosh Mehta – Sporting Club Delhi

For Sporting Club Delhi, Ashutosh Mehta will be a key player to watch, as his experience in Indian Football will help a lot against The Islanders. His energy and versatility in the defensive situation, known for his aerial presence and high work rate. The experienced full back is very composed and positive on the ball while defending. His defensive awareness and tackling will be crucial against Mumbai City FC’s attack as they have Jorge Diyaz and Chhangte with them.

Lallianzuala Chhangte – Mumbai City FC

Lallianzuala Chhangte continues to be one of the best attacking threats for Mumbai City FC in the league. He scored in the previous game against NorthEast United FC, which became a constant headache for the SC Delhi defence. The Indian Winger possesses exceptional pace, directness and take-on ability, making him a good player among all. He can deliver good Crosses in the crucial moments that could prove decisive for Mumbai City FC.

Telecast

The match between Mumbai City FC vs SC Delhi will be played at the Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai, on March 8, 2026. The game will kick off at 7:30 pm IST. The match will be shown live on the Sony Ten Network. It will also be streamed online on the FanCode App.

Where to watch the ISL 2025-26 match live globally outside India?

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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