East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC, Indian Super League 2024-2025, Today Match Prediction

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC Match Prediction & Analysis

On Monday, East Bengal will face Mumbai City FC at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium (VYBK) in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024/25. Both clubs enter this match dejected, having failed to deliver the expected outcomes in their previous games. NorthEast United thrashed the visitors 3-0 at home, while the hosts had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Hyderabad FC thanks to the opposition's last-minute comeback.

Current Standings: East Bengal FC find themselves at the bottom of the table, sitting 12th with 14  points from 13 matches. Meanwhile, Mumbai City are placed 7th with 20 points in a similar number of games.

Head-to-head Record:  In their eight ISL clashes, Mumbai City edges the rivalry with a 5-1 record while playing out 2 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

East Bengal Preview

East Bengal seemed poised for victory with a narrow 1-0 lead against Hyderabad, but a dramatic last-minute equaliser snatched away their hopes, leaving fans heartbroken. However, in many ways, the Red and Gold Brigade might accept the draw, knowing they were second-best on the night with just 43% possession and a pass accuracy of 74%.

Despite the setback, coach Oscar Bruzon remained optimistic, emphasising the value of an away point in his post-match remarks: "As long as we keep collecting points, especially on the road, there’s no room for regret.” With that draw, the Red and Gold Brigade extended their unbeaten streak to three games, marking the second time in seven matches they've achieved such a run.

Besides Madih Talal, who seems to be ruled out of the tournament due to a knee injury, the Bengal Brigade will miss the services of defender Hector Yuste (Grade 1 knee injury) and midfielder Saul Crespo (Grade 2 hamstring injury) from the upcoming game. 

Stats that matter

1. East Bengal has won their last two home matches.
2. East Bengal FC have managed to keep clean sheets in four of their last seven matches.
3. East Bengal has tallied six reds this season, the most by a team.

East Bengal Probable XI -  Gill(GK), Lalchungnunga, Maher, Anwar Ali, Lakra, Chakrabarti, Vishnu Puthiya, Thounaojam, N.Kumar,  C Silva,  Diamantskos. 

Mumbai City FC Preview

Mumbai's four-game unbeaten run came crashing down as NorthEast United stunned them with a commanding 3-0 victory. Despite dominating possession with 66%, much like their game against Chennaiyin, the Islanders failed to convert control into chances, managing just three shots on target. For Mumbai, the loss wasn't just about the scoreline—it was about the lack of cutting edge in a game they seemed to own on paper.

Coach Peter Kratky attributed the defeat to poor preparation, subtly pointing to a packed schedule that left them without game time for over a week. However, with a game in hand, Mumbai has a golden chance to bounce back and climb the table—provided they overcome East Bengal on Monday. 

Mumbai City FC has bolstered their squad with the signing of dynamic full-back Prabir Das on a loan deal from Kerala Blasters, adding depth and experience to their defensive lineup. However, the Islanders face a setback as influential midfielder Jon Toral remains sidelined, recovering from the injury he suffered in last month's clash against Hyderabad FC.

Stats that matter

1. Mumbai City FC is unbeaten in their last four away games (W, D, D, W).
2. With 15 goals, Mumbai City FC have scored the fourth lowest number of goals in the league.
3. Mumbai City average 1.67 goals per game, which is the 3rd best in the league.
4. Mumbai City FC have managed to keep four clean sheets in their last five games.
5. Mumbai City FC scored most of their goals in the period of 16-30, most in the league.

Mumbai City Probable XI -  Ratheesh TP (GK); H Bhatt, M. Singh, Tiri, Rodrigues; Rane, Y. Van Nieff, Fernandes; L. Chhangte, N. Karelis, V. Singh

EAST BENGAL vs MUMBAI CITY FC
Winning Prediction

East Bengal and Mumbai City are set for a tactical showdown, with both sides boasting solid defenses but struggling in attack. If their defensive mastery prevails, fans could be in for a tense, low-scoring thriller on Monday. The trend is clear from their last seven encounters—tight scorelines of 1-0 or 0-0 dominate, with just one exception.

At this point in time, a goalless draw is the most likely result that one can expect from this encounter. Meanwhile, most betting sites out there favor a win for Mumbai. Mumbai is tipped to win with odds of 1.91 to East Bengal's 3.60, and a draw is priced at 3.58.

Mumbai City FC to Win (0-1)

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