Mumbai City FC begin Super Cup campaign against Sporting Club Delhi

A test of experience versus identity in the season’s first Group D fixture.

Mumbai City FC look to kick off their 2025 Super Cup campaign in a strong way as they face Sporting Club Delhi in their opening match of the tournament on Monday, 27th October 2025.

The Islanders look to bounce back after a disappointing season but have to be careful of an unpredictable Delhi side, who will be determined to get the three points from their first-ever game

The Stakes

Mumbai City FC

For the Islanders, this Super Cup is about reaffirming their dominance. After a disappointing end to their ISL season, Petr Kratky’s men will be eager to assert themselves from the very first match. A strong start will be the first step towards their pursuit of the silverware

Mumbai City FC will also be eager to check their squad depth and adaptability. The Super Cup will be the perfect chance for Petr Kratky to experiment with the team’s rotation while keeping in mind about the attacking skills and defence under pressure.Sporting Club Delhi

Born from the remnants of Hyderabad FC, Sporting Club Delhi now has a new identity, new home and high expectations. While the core of experienced Players stay the same, the rebrand means Sporting Club Delhi is effectively starting from scratch this season

A strong performance in the opening fixture against a strong team like Mumbai City FC would not only validate the rebranding but also build confidence and prove that the club are capable of carving a new identity for themselves without the baggage of the past struggles.

Team News

Both the teams have a fully fit squad at their disposal for their opening fixture.

Head-to-head records

Matches played: 12

Mumbai City FC wins : 4

Sporting Club Delhi wins : 2

Draws : 6

Predicted line-ups

Mumbai City FC (4-3-3)

Phurba Lachenpa(GK) , Valpuia, Tiri, Amandeep ,Akash Mishra, Jon Toral, Brandon Fernandes, Tluanga,Lallianzuala Chhangte, Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Vikram Partap Singh

Sporting Club Delhi (4-3-3)

Karanjeet Singh (GK), Alex Saji, Muhammad Rafi, Rafael Ribeiro, Manoj Mohammad, Andrei Alba, Ayush Adhikari, Issac Vanmalsawma, Ramhlunchhunga, Alan Saji, Joseph Sunny

Players to watch out for

Jorge Pereyra Diaz (Mumbai City FC)

All eyes will be on Pereyra Diaz who returns to Mumbai City FC after a productive season at Bengaluru FC where he registered 3 goals and 4 assists in 18 games. His pressing energy and ability to create chances from half spaces make him an important part of Petr Kratky’s attack

Back in a familiar team Diaz will look to pick up where he left off – linking play with the midfield and breaking through the opposition’s defence. With Lallianzuala Chhangte and Vikram Partap operating on the wings, his role as a finisher becomes even more important. If Mumbai aims to score early, Pereyra Diaz’s sharpness in front of the goal could make all the difference

Andrei Alba (Sporting Club Delhi)

For Sporting Club Delhi, Andrei Alba remains the engine of the midfield as well as the bridge between the transition of Hyderabad FC into Sporting Club Delhi. He is the only foreign player to be retained from the previous Hyderabad FC squad.

Last season Alba contributed 3 goals and 1 assist while creating 24 chances in 20 appearances which show consistency and creativity. His ability to dictate the tempo of the game, switch play make him the key player for SC Delhi.

Did you know?

• This is Sporting Club Delhi’s first ever fixture after the rebrand
• Lallianzuala Chhangte will be wearing the captain atm band for Mumbai City FC
• This will be the first game for Thomas Tchorz as the Head Coach for Sporting Club Delhi

Telecast Details

The Super Cup match between Mumbai City FC and Sporting Club Delhi will take place at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa on Monday 27th October 2025.

The match will kick off at 07:30 PM IST. It will be love streamed on the Jio hotstar app.

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