Jamshedpur FC vs Mohammedan SC, Indian Super League 2024-2025, Today Match Prediction

Jamshedpur FC vs Mohammedan SC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a blazing start to the ISL 2024 with four wins in five games, Jamshedpur FC find themselves reeling from three straight losses. Meanwhile, Mohammedan SC, with nothing to lose, comes in unburdened and ready to take risks. It's a clash of a team seeking redemption versus a team that has all the freedom in the world right now. Nevertheless, this promises to be an intriguing battle. 

Current Standings: Jamshedpur FC is currently positioned ninth in the points table with 12 points, whereas Mohammedan SC is placed way down the table at 12th with 5 points. 

Head-to-head record: Monday’s clash will be the first meeting between the teams in the ISL. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Jamshedpur FC Preview

After the first five rounds of the season, Khalid Jamil and his side had won four of them and were in the top half of the table, aiming for a playoff position. However, their world was flipped upside down when they played NorthEast in the sixth round. They lost by five goals to nil, beginning a streak of three consecutive losses. All by large margins; in fact, they've conceded 13 in three games while scoring only one.

After heavy losses to NorthEast and Chennaiyin (5-1), Jamshedpur made five changes for their clash with Mohun Bagan, including dropping Pratik Chaudhari and Ashutosh Mehta. However, Ashutosh's absence was felt as his dynamic runs down the right flank were sorely missed. Shubham Sarangi stepped in but struggled to fill his shoes. Nonetheless, it's fair to say that Jamshedpur’s tactical changes backfired, leaving them with less than 35% possession and just six shots throughout the game. It wasn’t until late substitutions from Imran and Manvir injected some energy, but by then, it was too late. 

Miners have won three of their five games at home this season. They have conceded about 26% of their goals during the 40-50th minute of the game. Meanwhile, goalie Albino Gomez currently ranks the highest in terms of saves per match (4.7) in the competition.  

Jamshedpur Probable XI - A Gomes (GK); A Mehta, Murang, S Eze, M Uvais (Defenders); I Khan, Mobashir, J Hernandez, M Sanan, Tachikawa (MidFielders); J Siverio (Forward)

Mohammedan SC Preview

The Black Panthers' season continues to unravel in heartbreaking fashion, as yet another late-game collapse sealed their fifth defeat of the campaign last week. In a drama-filled clash against Bengaluru, it was an agonising own goal deep into the 9th minute of added time that left their fans in disbelief. The Panthers just can't shake the late-goal curse. It happened against NorthEast, then Goa, and now Bengaluru, with yet another last-minute lapse costing them dearly.

Head coach, Andrey Chernyshov addressing the issue, admitted, “It’s about concentration. We haven’t been conceding late goals in every game, but it has happened in some.” Looking ahead to the January transfer window, he hinted at reinforcements: “We need players with experience to help the young players, and we will try to do something.” With experience lacking and composure faltering, the Panthers' January moves could be crucial in turning their season around. 

Mohammedan SC will back their chances on Monday against Jamshedpur, with the in-form trio of Manzoki, Fanai, and Franca leading the charge. After troubling Bengaluru FC's defence, they'll look to exploit Jamshedpur's shaky backline. Not to mention the heroic saves of Bhaskar  Roy in front of the goal, and a lot more will be expected from him on Monday against Jamshedpur.  The Panthers’ have scored only 2 goals in their last 5 matches and 4 in total. As far as the results are concerned, they haven't won a match in their last five attempts. 

Mohammedan Probable XI -  Bhaskar Roy (GK); Ralte, Ogier, Bora, Vanlalzuidika (Defenders); Irshad, Lalrinfela, Kasimov (Midfielders); Fanai, Manzoki, Alexis  Franca (Forwards) 

JAMSHEDPUR FC vs MOHAMMEDAN SC
Winning Prediction

Mohammedan SC may be at the bottom of the points standings, but the Kolkata-based team has the advantage in this matchup. These two teams have not faced each other in the ISL, but they have met twice in the Durand Cup, with Mohammedan SC winning both times. In fact, the games were one-sided, with the margins of victories being 6-0 and 3-0. 

According to our analysis, the Black Panthers have begun to establish their footing in this competition, as evidenced by their performance against Bengaluru FC last week. Their defence has been quite good throughout the season, with the exception of those last few minutes, and the front line has begun to gel. Jamshedpur are favourites to win with the odds of 2.02 against Mohammedan 3.29 and a draw at 3.54. Regardless, we like to take the punt with Mohammedan SC here. 

Mohammedan SC to Win (0-1)

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