Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC, Indian Super League 2024-2025, Today Match Prediction

Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC Match Prediction & Analysis

In a high-stakes showdown, defending ISL champions Mumbai City face a do-or-die battle that could define their season. Standing in their way is a fearless southern side with nothing to lose, ready to play spoilsport.

Both teams come into this clash with strikingly similar fortunes. Mumbai City, fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, staged a thrilling comeback against Mohun Bagan, clawing back from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw. Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters once again let victory slip away, conceding a late own goal against Jamshedpur to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw.

Current Standings: The Blasters sit at the 9th position in the table with just 25 points from 22 games, while Mumbai is placed at the 7th position with 33 points from 22 matches.

Head-to-head Record: Mumbai City FC has an 11-5 advantage in this rivalry with 6 draws.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

Kerala Blasters have always been a team full of promise in the Indian Super League, but they just can’t seem to break the cycle of falling short. This season has been no different. Well the only difference is that they have choked out before reaching the final stages of the competition. 

Despite glimpses of brilliance, they’ve struggled to find consistency, leading to a disappointing 9th-place standing in the 2024-25 ISL season.  With more losses than wins or draws, their campaign has been plagued by underperformance and change of coaches, leaving fans frustrated and questioning what’s missing in their pursuit of success.

Stats that matter

1. The Blasters have managed to win only once in their last six games.
2. At home, they have gone without a win for the past three games.
3. Kerala Blasters score 30% of their goals between the 61-75 minutes, which is the highest percentage in the league.
4. Jesús Jiménez is the top scorer for Blasters this season with 11 goals while Noah Sadoui has assisted the most with 5.

Team News 

Apart from Noah Sadaoui's injury, the Blasters do not have any injury concerns.

Kerala Blasters Probable XI -  Fernandes (GK); Dohling, Lagator, Drincic, Singh, Meitei, Mohanan, Thingujam, Luna, Aimen, Peprah. 

Mumbai City FC Preview

Mumbai are still in the fight, and they owe it all to one man—Nathan Rodrigues! Just when their playoff hopes seemed to be fading, trailing 2-1 against Mohun Bagan and down to ten men after a red card in the 58th minute, Rodrigues delivered when it mattered most. 

In the 89th minute, with everything on the line, he found the back of the net, dragging Mumbai back from the brink and keeping their playoff dreams alive. What a moment! With two games to go, Mumbai City is on the brink! Just one draw—one crucial point—is all they need to leap past sixth-placed Odisha FC, who are out of games and out of options. 

Stats that matter

1. Mumbai are winless in their last three games which includes two draws and a defeat.
2. The visitors have remained unbeaten in the last eight away games by winning four and drawing four.
3. They have kept clean sheets in four of their last six games.
4. Nikos Karelis is the top scorer for City this season with 9 goals while Yoell Van Nieff has assisted the most with 3.

Team News 

Mumbai City will be without a key player on Friday as Vikram Pratap Singh is suspended, while Ayush Chikkara is out with a knee injury. 

Mumbai City Probable XI -  Lachenpa, Ralte, Krouma, Tiri, Panwar, Toral, Van Nieff, Fernandes, Karelis, Chhangte, B.Singh

KERALA BLASTERS FC vs MUMBAI CITY FC
Winning Prediction

While not a must-win for Mumbai, they'll certainly want to avoid leaving their fate to the final game against Bengaluru FC. This makes this clash crucial. Adding to their confidence, Mumbai has dominated the Blasters, winning four of their last five meetings—including a 4-2 victory earlier this season at the Mumbai Football Arena.

Given their recent dominant record against the Blasters, it's reasonable to assume Mumbai enters this game as the favorites. In fact, this verdict is well-supported by top betting sites. Mumbai City FC are favored to win with odds of 2.48, compared to the Blasters' 2.85, and a draw at 3.35.

Mumbai City FC to Win (2-0)

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