Nongkseh SS & CC vs Mumbay FC, Durand Cup, 2026, Today Match Prediction

Nongkseh SS & CC vs Mumbay FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Nongkseh SS & CC and Mumbay FC bring their Group E campaign to a close on Tuesday night at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. While Mumbay's fate is already sealed after back-to-back defeats, Nongkseh still have something to fight for. 

Despite being winless, they can keep their knockout hopes alive by finishing as one of the best second-placed teams—provided other results fall their way. With everything to play for on one side and pride on the other, this could be an intriguing contest to look forward to. 

Head-to-head Record:  It will be the first meeting between the teams in a competitive fixture.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nongkseh SS & CC Preview

After a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Shillong Lajong in their opener, Nongkseh SS & CC bounced back with a far more impressive display against Langsning FC, but were left to rue a missed opportunity for all three points. 

Two first-half goals from Shano Tariang and Hardy Nongbri had put Nongkseh in control, only for a disastrous five-minute spell after the break to undo their hard work. Both goals conceded came from headers, exposing their struggles in aerial duels.

Despite the setback, Nongkseh dominated possession with 55% and created the better chances in an entertaining end-to-end contest. Nongbri even had a late chance to snatch the winner, but his header drifted wide. Now third in the group, Nongkseh need a victory—and likely a big one—to keep their knockout hopes alive.

Nongkseh SS & CC Probable XI - Guidle Syiemlieh (GK); Meban K, Arlangky, Aibiang, Kynsailang, Hardy Cliff Nongbri, Carlos, Aenam, Chesterpaul Lyngdoh, Shano Tariang, Sheen Sohktung 

Mumbay FC Preview

For Mumbay FC, there was little to cheer about as they suffered their second successive 5-0 defeat of the tournament. After being thrashed by Langsning FC in their opener, they endured a similar fate against Shillong Lajong. 

Yet again, Mumbay held their fancied opponents at bay for much of the first half, only to unravel once the opening goal arrived in stoppage time. A second goal followed before the break, and the floodgates opened after half-time as Shillong added three more, including the fifth in the 88th minute.

The numbers reflected Mumbay’s struggles, with Shillong registering 23 attempts, 11 on target, compared to just five shots from Mumbay. The heavy defeat leaves them staring at a fourth-place finish in Group E, unless they can pull off a major upset against Nongkseh in their final game.

Mumbay FC Probable XI - Manish  (GK);  Faiz Khan, Kaif Khan, Abhay Chhetri, Bipin Rawat, Pravin Kumawat, Shreyas Vatekar, Mandeep Singh, Rohit Mirza, Azfar Noorani, Karmanya

NONGKSEH SS & CC vs MUMBAY FC
Winning Prediction

It is must-win territory for Nongkseh SS & CC, but simply taking three points may not be enough—they need goals, and plenty of them. With Shillong Lajong and Langsning FC meeting in the group’s final game, Nongkseh have no choice but to go all out for the biggest possible win against Mumbay FC. 

The signs are encouraging, with Mumbay conceding at least four goals in each of their last three games while remaining winless in their last eight across competitions (D2 L6). Given the form and circumstances, Nongkseh head into this clash as the clear favourites. 

Nongkseh to win (5-1)

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