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

Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai

Can East Bengal end their losing streak in away games?

  • Mumbai City FC won three of their last five matches against East Bengal FC
  • The average total goals per game in the last five meetings between Mumbai City FC & East Bengal FC is 2.
  • At home, Mumbai City FC won three and lost two of their last five matches and average 1 goal per game.

Mumbai City FC to Win (2-0)

Tournament: Indian Super League 2024-2025 | Venue: Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai

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Mumbai City will face East Bengal FC in a high-stakes Round 20 clash this Friday at 7:30 p.m. IST at the Mumbai Football Arena. The Islanders triumphed 3-2 in a thrilling encounter earlier this month, with Nikos Karelis scoring a brace to seal the victory. Both teams will be riding high on confidence heading into Friday’s clash. Mumbai City is coming off a dominant 3-0 win over Mohammedan, while East Bengal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters.

Current Standings: Currently, Mumbai is placed 6th in the points table with 27 points, while Mohammedan sits at the bottom of the table in 11th position with 17 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: In their nine ISL clashes, Mumbai City edges the rivalry with a 6-1 record while playing out 2 draws.

Mumbai City FC Preview

After struggling to find the back of the net in previous games, Mumbai City found their rhythm in sensational fashion. On a Sunday evening at the Mumbai Football Arena, they exploded into action, scoring three goals in just eleven minutes. With clinical finishing and swift attacks, they wrapped up the match in style, sealing a commanding 3-0 victory. Interestingly, they had only three shots on target. 

With that commanding win, Mumbai City FC completed a league double over Mohammedan SC, setting a new milestone. The Islanders now hold the record for the most league doubles, achieving the feat against 12 different teams, overtaking Kerala Blasters FC, who had previously managed it against 11 teams. 

Stats that matter 

1. Mumbai City are yet to lose a match against a Kolkatan side this season.
2. With 1.61, the Islanders have the fourth best xG (1.61) in the league, however, they have scored the fourth lowest number of goals in the league.
3. The Islanders scored most of their goals in the period of 16-30, most in the league.
4. Nikos Karelis is Mumbai's top scorer this season with 9 goals. 

Mumbai City FC Probable XI - Ratheesh TP (GK); Panwar, M. Singh, Tiri, Ralte, Y. Van Nieff, Fernandes, Chhangte, N. Karelis, V. Singh, B Singh

East Bengal Preview

After three straight defeats, East Bengal finally broke their losing streak in January with a convincing win. Vishnu Valappil and Hijazi Maher found the net in a 2-1 victory, but the real mastermind was coach Oscar Bruzon. His tactical gamble—deploying Jeakson Singh at right-back—effectively shut down Blasters’ main threat, Noah Sadoui, keeping him from causing havoc in the box.

Despite the victory, East Bengal made little progress in the standings, remaining stuck at 11th. However, with just one point separating them from 10th-placed Chennaiyin, they have a golden chance to climb up the table in the upcoming match. 

Stats that matter 

1. East Bengal have managed to win only once this season away from home and have lost their last two games on the road.
2. East Bengal scores 39% of their goals between 46-60.
3. Vishnu Valappil is East Bengal’s top scorer with 4 goals.
4. With 7, East Bengal has recorded the most number of red cards for a team in the ISL this season.

Team News

The Red and Black Brigade faces a double setback, with Hijazi Maher sidelined after a knee injury in training. However, the biggest blow is the loss of their playmaker, Cleiton Silva, whose groin injury against Kerala Blasters leaves a huge void in East Bengal’s attack.

East Bengal Probable XI - P Gill(GK), Lalchungnunga, Saurav Chakrabarti, Anwar Ali, Lakra, Yuste, Vishnu Puthiya, Thounaojam, N.Kumar, Naoerem Singh, Diamantskos.

With both teams eager to gain momentum as the tournament's business end approaches, Mumbai City enters as the favorite. History backs them up—they have won three of their last five meetings with East Bengal, while losing only once. The Islanders will look to extend their dominance, but can East Bengal turn the tide?

When it comes to the odds, Mumbai City are the clear favorites, with odds of 1.54 for a win, while East Bengal are a long shot at 4.90. A draw is pegged at 4. The bookmakers clearly expect the Islanders to extend their winning streak, but East Bengal will be hungry for an upset.

Mumbai City FC to Win (2-0)

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