Inter Kashi vs Mumbai City FC preview, team news, lineup & prediction | Kalinga Super Cup 2025

The Warriors of Kashi will take on the Islanders in the Quarter-Final of the Super Cup

I-League side Inter Kashi will lock horns against the Indian Super League giants Mumbai City FC in the Quarter-Final of the Kalinga Super Cup. Both teams failed to achieve thier objective in the respective league and now are aiming to win this competition to get a direct slot in the AFC Challenge Cup.

Inter Kashi failed to get promotion to the ISL and are surrounded by controversy as of now. On the other hand, Mumbai City FC‘s inconsistent performance has raised many questions about Petr Kratky, and now they have a big job to do to prove the critics wrong. The I-League side does have the quality to beat the ISL side, and surely it will be a close and mouthwatering clash for sure and this match can go to penalties as well.

The Stakes

Inter Kashi

Inter Kashi lost the promotion race to Churchill Brothers in the I-League and now have appealed to CAS, but right now they will be aiming to win this competition to get their first ever trophy. This competition matters a lot to them as they are aiming to get a slot in the AFC competition and to prove why they deserve to be in the ISL.

In terms of quality, they are a top team, as they beat ISL finalist Bengaluru FC in the penalties. They will have to be at their best to win this fixture as the Islanders are a tough team to beat.

Mumbai City FC

Kratky’s men trashed the Marina Machans by 4-0 in the Round of 16 clash in the Super Cup, and now they will look to perform on a similar level when they take on Inter Kashi. Despite missing many key starters in their squad, the Islanders performed exceptionally well to get the win.

This big win over their ISL rivals will be a big boost in confidence for the players, and now they will be looking forward to facing the I-League team. They can’t afford to take Inter Kashi lightly, the Islanders will be looking to book their spot in the Semi-Finals.

Team and Injury News

Inter Kashi will have all the players available for this match, as all of their players are fit to play and none of their players are suspended for this upcoming fixture.

Jon Toral, Jayesh Rane, Yoell van Nieff, Jeremy Manzoro, Prabir Das, Tiri, Thaer Krouma and Vishal Joon all will not be available for the Islanders on Sunday.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first time both teams will face each other in a competition

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Predicted Lineups

Inter Kashi (4-2-3-1):

Arindam Bhattacharja (GK), David Humanes, Narayan Das, Sarthak Goloui, Sumeet Passi, Bijoy VB, Joni Kauko, Nikola Stojanovic, Prashanth Karuthadathkuni, Mario Barco Vilar, Edmund Lalrindika

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

Phurba Lachenpa (GK); Valpuia, Sahil Panwar, Mehtab Singh, Nathan Rodrigues; Vikram Pratap Singh, Hitesh Sharma, Brandon Fernandes; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Nikos Karelis, Jorge Ortiz

Player to Watch

Mario Barco (Inter Kashi)

The Spaniard spent most of his time in Spain in the second and third divisions, and for the first time, he is playing outside of his country. He has been part of the Inter Kashi side for the last two years and is a key player for them. Barco is a player who doesn’t miss many chances to score and is a clinical finisher outside the box. Even though this season he hasn’t played many games, he will still be a big problem for the Islanders in the upcoming clash. In nine games, he scored three goals and provided one assist.

Nikos Karelis (Mumbai City FC)

Karelis took some time to adapt to the league and his teammates, but he has been a fine player for the Islanders this season. Fans are still not happy with him as the team didn’t perform as per the expectations. Karelis did miss a lot of chances this season and also missed some matches, which led to a lot of criticism from the fans, but despite all these challenges, he is able to score goals and help his team whenever needed. His role will be key in the upcoming fixture as he can make the difference on the field. He has played 20 games this season in which he scored 11 goals and provided three assists.

Did you know?

• Inter Kashi FC wins 1st half in 23% of their matches, Mumbai City in 28% of their matches
• Inter Kashi has scored at least one goal in eight consecutive matches
• Inter Kashi’s performance in the last five matches is better than Mumbai City’s

Telecast Details

The match between Inter Kashi and Mumbai City FC will take place at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, on Monday, April 27, 2025. It will kick off at 04:30 PM IST and be shown live on Star Sports 3 and available to stream live on JioHotstar.

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