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Mumbai City FC to Win (0-2)
Tournament: Indian Super League 2024-2025 | Venue: Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
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Mohammedan FC, reeling from their seventh defeat of the season, are desperate to turn things around as they face Mumbai City FC, who themselves are struggling after a lackluster draw against Odisha FC. With both teams sitting precariously outside the playoff spots, the stakes couldn’t be higher. All eyes will be on the Salt Lake Stadium this Sunday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. IST, as these sides clash in a high-stakes battle for survival.
Current Standings: Mohammedan SC sits at the last position in the table with just 5 points from ten games, while Mumbai City, in a much better position compared to their counterparts, continues to languish at the bottom half of the table in 9th position, with 14 points from ten matches.
Head-to-head Record: This is the first meeting between the teams in ISL.
The Black Panthers showed flashes of brilliance in recent matches but failed to capitalise, slipping to their third straight defeat and seventh overall in the ISL 2024/25 season, leaving the management and fans searching for answers.
In their clash with Punjab FC, the Black Panthers were undone by missed chances despite dominating possession (63%) and taking 18 shots, with only 3 on target. A golden opportunity slipped through when Franca’s precise cross found Remsanga unmarked, but the striker’s shocking miss from point-blank range summed up Mohammedan’s night of frustration.
Chernyshov's message to fans
After the Punjab FC game, MSC coach addressed the fans' growing frustration, saying, “Our supporters are unhappy because we started strong, and expectations soared. But I’ve said from the start—don’t pressure us this season. It’s our ISL debut; we’re here to gain experience. We have young players, many without ISL exposure, and we need time to grow.”
Stats that matter
1. The Black Panthers are on a seven-match winless run.
2. They have managed to score only thrice in those seven games.
3. They have lost their last three matches at home.
Mohammedan SC Probable XI - Bhaskar Roy (GK); Ralte, Zoherliana, Irshad, Mallick, Irshad, Gomez, Kasimov, AK Singh, Fanai, Manzoki,Franca
The Islanders, much like their opponents, missed plenty of chances in their recent clash. However, fortune favoured them as they managed to snatch valuable points against Odisha FC. The defending champions have had a season to forget, hampered by a lack of sharpness in attack that has made securing wins an elusive challenge. And once again in their recent match, the inefficiency up front let them down.
Despite an even split in possession (50% each) and near-identical passing stats (332 to 331), Mumbai City failed to capitalize on their dominance in shots against Odisha. With just 13 goals this season—the fourth lowest in the league—they sit a disappointing eighth. Lacking momentum and a cutting edge, their hopes of climbing the table are fading fast.
Stats that matter
1. With 1.72, the Islanders have the best xG for a team this season.
2. Their xG of 1.88 is the best for a team in away games this season.
3. Mumbai FC scored 31% of their goals between the period of 16-30.
Mumbai City Probable XI - Lachenpa (GK); Valpuia, M. Singh, A. Tiri, Rodrigues, Rane, Neiff, Manzorro, V.P. Singh, Karelis, Chhangte
As previously stated, it's the first meeting between the teams in the ISL. So, the recent form is the only metric by which we can gauge this contest. From that perspective, Mumbai looks the strongest, despite their struggles up front. Thus, whoever scores first will in all likelihood win this contest. Interestingly, the Islanders win 83% of their away matches when they are headed by one goal, while Mohammedan wins just 50% of their matches when they lead by a goal.
Regardless of what stats may indicate, we like to back Mumbai City FC for a win here, given we are in that crucial phase of the season. Likewise, most betting sites back Mumbai for a win. Mumbai City are the favourites to win with odds of 1.62 against Mohmeddan’s 5.40, and a draw at 4.0.
Mumbai City FC to Win (0-2)
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