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

Mumbai City FC vs Mohammedan SC Match Prediction & Analysis

Mumbai City will face Mohammedan SC in a Round 19 clash of the Indian Super League this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. IST at the Mumbai Football Arena. The two teams previously met in December, where Mumbai edged out a narrow 1-0 victory. In their last encounter, it was Vikram Pratap Singh who sealed the win for Mumbai City. 

Heading into Sunday’s clash, the two teams are in starkly different form. Mohammedan, filled with confidence, is coming off an unbeaten streak of four games, including a thrilling 2-2 draw against Chennaiyin recently. On the other hand, an inconsistent Mumbai City enters the clash with a draw against Punjab following  a heavy 3-0 defeat to Jamshedpur earlier. 

Current Standings: Currently, Mumbai is placed 7th in the points table with 24 points, while Mohammedan sits at the bottom of the table in 13th position with 11 points. 

Head-to-head Record: This is the first meeting between the teams in ISL, with Mumbai winning the first one. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mumbai City FC Preview

Last season's champions are now grappling with adversity, watching a top-four finish slip further out of reach. Against Punjab, their struggles were laid bare once more. Despite dominating possession with 60% and completing twice as many passes as their opponents, they lacked the cutting edge. A meek attacking display saw them muster an xG of just 0.80 compared to Punjab's 1.29, highlighting their inability to capitalize on their control. It was yet another passive performance in a season full of missed opportunities.

With just six games left before the playoffs, the Islanders are running out of time to secure their spot. There’s a glimmer of hope, though, as three of their remaining fixtures are against the league’s bottom three—Mohammedan, Hyderabad, and East Bengal. But these teams are no longer pushovers, and lately, they’ve developed a knack for upsetting the ISL’s heavyweights. The Islanders will need to bring their A-game this Sunday to avoid being another victim.

Team News 

Lallianzuala Chhangte will be available for the upcoming clash, following a red card in the Punjab match. He is likely to replace Rane in the 11.

Stats that matter

1. Mumbai City has lost three of their last five games and two on the trot.
2. With just seven goals to their name, Mumbai City holds the dubious distinction of being the lowest-scoring side among the top ten teams on the points table.
3. Nikos Karelis with 9  goals is Mumbai’s top scorer.
4. The Islanders scored 21% of their goals in the period of 16-30.

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

Mohammedan SC Preview

The Black Panthers are enjoying a purple patch, going unbeaten in their last four games. Their recent clash with Chennaiyin was pure drama, with injury-time goals from Manvir Singh and Lalremsangi Fanai rescuing a thrilling 2-2 draw.

The Russian head coach revealed how his halftime pep talk ignited Mohammedan SC’s fighting spirit, inspiring the players to stage a spirited comeback.. Chernyshov revealed the halftime message that fueled the fightback: "We told the players to believe we could change the match and score. Despite an early mistake making it 0-2, they fought back brilliantly. These players are incredibly strong, and I’m so happy to work with them. Thank you for fighting for this match.”

Team News

As of now, the only injury concern for Mohammedan SC is Joseph Adjei, whose season has been cut short.

Stats that matter

1. Three of the last four games of Mohammedan have ended in clean sheets.
2. The Chennaiyin game was the first time in this season where Mohammedan has scored more than one goal in a match.
3. Two of their only wins this season have come from away games.
4. The Black Panthers have scored just 8 goals thus far with four of those shared between Fanai and Kasimov. 

Mohammedan SC Probable XI -  P Chettri (GK); Zoherlina, Chhakchhuak, Ogier, Ralte, A Singh, Kasimov, Irshad, Singh Sagolsem, Fanai, Franca

MUMBAI CITY FC vs MOHAMMEDAN SC
Winning Prediction

Mumbai City FC cannot afford to drop any more points in their current predicament. Therefore, expect them to come out aggressively. However, Mohammedan Sporting Club, with nothing to lose and everything to gain, will likely wait patiently for their opportunity. They will be ready to capitalize on any defensive lapses by Mumbai, who have conceded eight goals in their last three matches.

This clash appears to be a closely contested match. The pressure is undoubtedly on Mumbai City FC to secure a victory. Interestingly, most bookmakers favor them to win, with Mumbai City FC being the overwhelming favorite at 1.36 odds. Mohammedan Sporting Club is priced at 6.10, while a draw is at 4.45.

Mumbai City FC to Win (1-0)

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