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Mohun Bagan FC to Win (2-0)
Tournament: Indian Super League 2024-2025 | Venue: Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
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The Indian Super League kicks off the new year with a thrilling clash as table-toppers Mohun Bagan face bottom-placed Hyderabad FC on January 2nd at VYBK Stadium, 7:30 PM IST. The Mariners showcased their dominance in their last outing, overturning an early 12th-minute setback to secure a commanding 3-1 victory. Meanwhile, Hyderabad, the underdogs, snatched a dramatic last-minute equalizer in a 1-1 stalemate against East Bengal.
Current Standings: At present, Mohun Bagan tops the table with 29 points, while Hyderabad find themselves reeling at the 12th position with 8 points.
Head-to-Head Record: Mohun Bagan and Hyderabad FC have faced each other in 6 matches in the Indian Super League. Out of these games, Bagan has won 6, whereas the Nizams have won two.
Mohun Bagan once again proved their champion pedigree, overcoming an early setback to stage a thrilling comeback. Despite Punjab's early strike putting them on the back foot, the Mariners showed resilience and class, storming to a 3-1 victory that underlined why they remain a force to be reckoned with.
Alberto Rodriguez stole the show with a standout performance, cementing his status as the star of the match. The towering defender showcased his aerial prowess, netting a brilliant brace with two impeccably timed headers.
Team News - Greg Stewart, Mohun Bagan's midfield maestro and assist king with 5 assists this season, has been sidelined by a knee injury. As per the reports, he will miss the Hyderabad game as well.
Stats that matter
1. Mohun Bagan are on a five-match winning streak at home.
2. They have the second-best xGA (1.26) per match this season.
3. They have conceded only 13 this season, the lowest for a team.
4. Mohun Bagan have kept the highest number of clean sheets this season with 6.
5. They score around 27% of their matches between the period 31-45, the highest for a team in that phase.
Mohun Bagan Probable XI - V. kaith(GK) , Rai, Rodriguez, Aldred, Bose, Ralte, Tangri, M. Singh, Petratos, Colaco, Maclaren
Mohun Bagan are undefeated in their recent meetings against Hyderad FC, while Hyderabad lost their last two away games. The average goals tally between these two teams is under 2.5.
After losing 5-2 to NorthEast a few days earlier in a match that saw them lose the plot after going 2-0 up, the Nizams turned the tables and salvaged important points with a late equaliser from Manoj Mohammed in the 90th minute of the encounter. The Nizams may have ended their five-match winless streak with a draw, but as they prepare to face Bagan on Saturday, few expect them to mount a serious challenge.
Mohun Bagan’s set-piece mastery has been their sharpest weapon this season, with just 11 of their 26 goals coming from open play. Hyderabad’s best bet to limit the Mariners' threat lies in minimizing those dead-ball situations. However, with their defense looking shaky, they'll need some more than just discipline, may be bit of luck as well.
Stats that matter
1. Hyderad FC have conceded the highest number of goals this season with 26.
2. Hyderabad FC are winless in their last two away games
3. In the final 30 minutes, Hyderabad FC have conceded 8 of their 26 goals.
4. Hyderabad FC are currently on a six match losing streak
Hyderabad FC Probable XI - A Singh (GK) ; Rabeesh, Sapic, Saji, M Mohammad, Alba, Vanmalswama, Ramhlunchhunga, Correia, Goddard, Sunny
Four of the last five meetings have resulted in a 2-0 outcome in favour of Mohun Bagan and there is a high probability of this game ending with the same scoreline.
Hyderabad FC haven't scored a goal against Mohun Bagan in their last five meetings and we predict Hyderabad FC to not score a single goal, while Mohun Bagan scores not more than 2 goals.
The average total goals per game in the last three h2h matches between Hyderabad FC and Mohun Bagan is 2 goals. We predict the Total Goals tally to be under 2.5.
Mohun Bagan has firmly established dominance in this rivalry, winning four of the last six clashes across all competitions, with the other two ending in draws. Remarkably, the Mariners have conceded just once during this stretch. Adding to their confidence, they’re unbeaten in their last five home games.
Given Hyderabad’s ongoing struggles, anything less than a Bagan victory would be a major upset. Meanwhile, most betting sites back Mohun Bagan to win convincingly as well. The chances of a Mohun Bagan win are tipped at 1.29 to 9.70, while 5.80 for a draw. That's lopsided as it comes.
Mohun Bagan FC to Win (2-0)
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