Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lock horns with Mumbai City FC in a battle for the top spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Monday, April 15, in the final league stage match of the season.

The Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City ISL 2023-24 match will start at 7:30 PM IST. Live streaming and telecast of the ISL Shield decider will be available.

Under manager Antonio López Habas, Mohun Bagan are currently placed second in the ISL 2023-24 standings with 45 points from 21 matches.

The Mariners will head into the final league stage match high on confidence after they thrashed Bengaluru FC 4-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in their previous fixture on Thursday.

Hector Yuste, Manvir Singh, Anirudh Thapa and Armando Sadiku netted a goal each to help Mohun Bagan keep their ISL Shield hopes alive.

On the other hand, Mumbai City have been in impressive form and are currently on a nine-match unbeaten streak.

Led by head coach Petr Kratky, the Islanders pipped Odisha FC 2-1 in their last match at the Mumbai Football Arena on Monday.

Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Lallianzuala Chhangte scored for Mumbai while Diego Maurício was the lone scorer for Odisha.

Having registered 14 wins, five draws and suffered two losses, Mumbai City are currently leading the ISL 2023-24 standings with 47 points from 21 games.

A Mumbai City win or even a draw against Mohun Bagan would guarantee them the League Shield. Mohun Bagan need to beat Mumbai City to win their first ISL Shield. 

Interestingly, Mumbai City are the only team to win the ISL league winners shield twice in 2020-21 and 2022-23.

Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City head-to-head in ISL

Mumbai City have a dominant head-to-head record against Mohun Bagan in ISL history, winning six of the eight matches that they have played so far. The other matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in their previous ISL 2023-24 clash at the Mumbai Football Arena in December.

Where to watch Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City ISL 2023-24 match live

The Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City ISL 2023-24 match will be telecast live on  Sports18 1, Sports18 1 HD, VH1, VH1 HD, Surya Movies and DD Bangla TV channels.

Live streaming of the Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City ISL 2023-24 match will be available on the JioCinema app and website.

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Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Mumbai City FC will host Uzbekistan Super League side PFC Navbahor Namangan in their final Group D fixture of the AFC Champions League 2023-24 at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune, Maharashtra on Monday, December 4.

The Mumbai City vs Navbahor ACL 2023-24 match will kick off at 9:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Live streaming and telecast of AFC Champions League 2023-24 will be available in India.

Mumbai City have had a dismal ACL campaign as they lost all their five group matches so far.

The Islanders will head into the home game after going down 0-2 to Iranian football club FC Nassaji Mazandaran at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday. 

With no points to show after five games, Mumbai City are languishing at the bottom of the Group D standings.

On the other hand, PFC Navbahor Namangan are placed second in the standings with 10 points from five matches.

Led by head coach Samvel Babayan, Navbahor will look to quickly bounce back after succumbing to a 0-2 defeat against Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal in their previous group fixture.

The defeat has affected Navbahor’s chances for ACL 2023-24 knockout qualification as they are now three points behind group toppers Al-Hilal.

As per the AFC Champions League format, only the group winners and three best runners-up in the group stage from each region will advance to the round of 16.

Mumbai City vs Navbahor head-to-head

The Mumbai City vs Navbahor head-to-head record favours the Uzbekistan side. Navbahor beat Mumbai City 3-0 in their previous meeting in the ongoing ACL in October.

Jamshid Iskanderov, Jasurbek Yakhshiboev and Doniyor Abdumannopov scored a goal each to power Navbahor to a comprehensive victory at the Markaziy Stadion in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Where to watch Mumbai City vs Navbahor AFC Champions League 2023-24 match live in India? 

The Mumbai City vs Navbahor AFC Champions League 2023-24 match will be telecast live on Sports18 1 and Sports 1 HD TV channel in India.

Live streaming of the Mumbai City vs Navbahor ACL 2023-24 match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

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Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Mumbai City FC will host Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal SFC in their fourth Group D fixture of the AFC Champions League 2023-24 at the D Y Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra on Monday, November 6.

The Mumbai City vs Al-Hilal ACL 2023-24 match will kick off at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Live streaming and telecast of AFC Champions League 2023-24 will be available in India.

Under head coach Des Buckingham, Mumbai City will look to bounce back after succumbing to a 0-6 hammering against Al-Hilal in their previous Group D match at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.

Star forward Aleksandar Mitrovic netted an impressive hat-trick while Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Mohammed Al-Burayk and Abdulelah Al-Malki scored a goal each to power Al-Hilal to a dominant victory.

With the demoralising loss, Mumbai City's losing streak extended to three games in the ongoing AFC Champions League.

The Islanders earlier started their ACL 2023-24 campaign with a 0-2 defeat to Iranian side Nassaji Mazandaran. They later went down to Uzbekistan’s PFC Navbahor Namangan 0-3 in their second Group D encounter.

With no points to show after three games, Mumbai City FC are currently languishing at the bottom of the Group D standings.

On the other hand, Al-Hilal are placed at the top of the standings with seven points from three matches.

Led by manager Jorge Jesus, Al-Hilal were earlier held to a 1-1 draw by Navbahor in their opening fixture, before they staged a strong comeback to beat Nassaji Mazandaran 3-0.

As per the AFC Champions League format, only the group winners and three best runners-up in the group stage from each region will advance to the round of 16.

Meanwhile, Al-Hilal will once again miss the services of their talisman Neymar, who has undergone surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee. 

The injury took place during Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier clash against Uruguay last month.

Where to watch Mumbai City vs Al-Hilal AFC Champions League 2023-24 match live in India? 

The Mumbai City vs Al-Hilal AFC Champions League 2023-24 match will be telecast live on Sports18 TV channel in India.

Live streaming of the Mumbai City vs Al-Hilal ACL 2023-24 match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

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Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal SFC will host Indian football club Mumbai City FC in their third Group D fixture of the AFC Champions League 2023-24 at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, October 23. The Al-Hilal vs Mumbai City ACL 2023-24 match will kick off at 11:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Under manager Jorge Jesus, Al-Hilal head into the clash after beating Iranian outfit Nassaji Mazandaran 3-0 at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran in their previous AFC fixture.

Earlier, Al-Hilal were held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan side PFC Navbahor Namangan in their opening fixture.

With four points from two matches, Al-Hilal are currently on top of the Group D standings.

On the other hand, Indian Super League (ISL) heavyweight Mumbai City will aim to bounce back after losing both their group matches in the ongoing AFC Champions League.

Des Buckingham’s Mumbai City began their ACL 2023-24 campaign with a 0-2 defeat against Nassaji Mazandaran at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune.

The Islanders later went down to Navbahor 0-3 in their second group match away from home in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Having yet to register a point, Mumbai City are currently languishing at the bottom of the Group D standings.

Ahead of the marquee clash, Al-Hilal have suffered a massive blow as their talisman Neymar has been ruled out of the Mumbai City FC game.

The 31-year-old has been sidelined after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee during Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier clash against Uruguay,

Meanwhile, this will be the first-ever meeting between Al-Hilal and Mumbai City.

Where to watch Al-Hilal vs Mumbai City AFC Champions League 2023-24 match live in India? 

The Al-Hilal vs Mumbai City AFC Champions League 2023-24 match will be telecast live on Sports18 TV channel in India.

Live streaming of the Al-Hilal vs Mumbai City ACL 2023-24 match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

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Odisha FC (OFC) will host Mumbai City FC (MCFC) in the second game of Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, September 28. The OFC vs MCFC ISL 2023-24 match will start at 8:00 PM IST.

Under new head coach Sergio Lobera, Odisha FC started their ISL 2023-24 campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Chennaiyin FC. 

Jerry Mawihmingthanga and Diego Maurício scored a goal each for the Kalinga Warriors.

On the other hand, ISL 2020-21 champions Mumbai City FC head into the clash after beating NorthEast United FC 2-1 in their season opener.

Jorge Pereyra Diaz netted a brace to help the Islanders secure a hard-fought victory and bag three points from the game.

Odisha FC vs Mumbai City FC head-to-head 

Mumbai City FC have a superior head-to-head record against Odisha FC in ISL history. MCFC have won 10 of the 18 matches that they have played so far. OFC have registered five victories, while three matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Mumbai FC registered a 4-2 win over Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium in the ISL last season in January.

OFC vs MCFC Dream11 prediction for ISL 2023-24

Led by former Mumbai City FC head coach Sergio Lobera, Odisha FC have also roped in several of the Islanders�?ex-footballers including the likes of Ahmed Jahouh, Mourtada Fall and Amey Ranawade. Lobera will aim to secure a morale-boosting win over his former side.

Meanwhile, last season’s League Shield winners Mumbai City FC are one of the favourites to clinch the title this season. 

They boast a star-studded squad with Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Greg Stewart, Abdenasser El Khayati, Rostyn Griffiths, Tiri, Bipin Singh and Lallianzuala Chhangte in their ranks.

Going by the past head-to-head record, MCFC will start as favourites against OFC on Thursday.

OFC vs MCFC Dream11 team tips for ISL 2023-24

Top tip: Best forward

Mumbai City FC star forward Jorge Pereyra Diaz netted two goals to help his side bag full points from their opening game against NorthEast United FC. The 33-year-old Argentine footballer has been a prolific goalscorer for MCFC since joining the club from Kerala Blasters FC in 2022. He has already scored 13 goals in 21 matches for the Islanders so far. At 8.5 credits, Jorge Pereyra Diaz will be a great fantasy pick as he will look to continue his good form against OFC.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Odisha FC’s Jerry Mawihmingthanga will be a player to watch out for in the midfield. The Mizoram-born footballer opened the scoring in their 2-0 win over Chennaiyin on Saturday. He has already created 101 chances in 103 ISL matches. Jerry is expected to play a pivotal role against a star-studded MCFC team and will be a smart fantasy pick at 8.5 credits.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

Among the defenders, Odisha FC’s Amey Ranawade will be the player to watch out for. On loan from Mumbai City FC, Amey Ranawade was one of the standout players for Odisha FC in their win over Chennaiyin FC. He was a constant threat on the right and provided quality crosses from the wing. At just 7.5 credits, Ranawade will be a quality fantasy recommendation for this game.

For the goalkeeper spot, OFC’s Amrinder Singh will be the overwhelming choice over Mohammad Nawaz of MCFC. Amrinder has recorded 38 clean sheets and made 397 saves in 139 ISL matches. He will be crucial for OFC if they are to claim maximum points from this enthralling encounter.

OFC vs MCFC playing XI (probable)

Odisha FC: Amrinder Singh (goalkeeper), Amey Ranawade, Mourtada Fall, Carlos Delgado, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Puitea, Ahmed Jahouh, Lenny Rodrigues, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Diego Mauricio

Mumbai City FC: Mohammad Nawaz (goalkeeper), Rahul Bheke, Rostyn Griffiths, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra, Apuia, Yoell van Nieff, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Greg Stewart, Bipin Singh, Jorge Pereyra Diaz

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Indian Super League (ISL) team Jamshedpur FC is all set to take on Mumbai City FC at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, Kerala for an AFC Champions League 2023-24 qualifying play-off match on Tuesday. The match is slated to begin at 8:30 PM IST.

The winner of this encounter between Jamshedpur and Mumbai City - the last two clubs to top the standings after the league stage of the previous two ISL seasons - will secure direct entry to the AFC Champions League 2023-24 group stage.

Mumbai City has previously played in the AFC Champions League after competing in the 2022 edition of the tournament.

The Islanders were just the second team from India to play in Asia’s top club tournament after FC Goa and they beat Iraqi outfit Air Force Club to become the first Indian club to win a group stage game in the competition. 

Mumbai City FC won twice against Air Force Club and even held UAE’s Al Jazira in the previous edition of the AFC Champions League. They eventually finished second in their group with seven points as they narrowly missed out on qualifying for the next round.

This time around, the Islanders head into the playoff match as holders of the ISL League WInners Shield 2022-23. They topped the league stage but were knocked out in the ISL semi-finals by eventual finalists Bengaluru FC in a penalty shootout.

Meanwhile, Jamshedpur head into this contest after finishing in the 10th spot in ISl 2022-23. They couldn’t beat Mumbai City FC in both their league games, drawing once and losing the other.

As far as the head-to-head between these sides go, Jamshedpur has a slight edge over Mumbai having won five of the 12 encounters between them. Mumbai has won four times, while three matches finished in a draw.

Where to watch Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC AFC Champions League 2023-24 qualifier playoff?

Live streaming of the Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC AFC Champions League 2023-24 qualifier playoff will be available on the FanCode app and website.

Live telecast of the Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC AFC Champions League 2023-24 qualifier playoff will be available on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD TV channels in India.

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Indian Super League 2022-23 has witnessed some pulsating football across the country and now, it is heading closer to its business end. Mumbai City FC became the first team to qualify for the playoffs in the 2022-23 edition and maintained a record-breaking winning streak in the process. 

Mumbai City FC dropped points in just three matches and are yet to lose a match in the ISL 2022-23. They have scored the most goals in the tournament so far and also have one of the best defensive records. 

After beginning their campaign with a pulsating 3-3 draw against fellow title-contenders Hyderabad FC, they went on to score four goals or more in matches against Chennaiyin FC, Bengaluru FC, FC Goa, Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters - stamping their authority as the favourites to lift the title for a second time.   

Defending champions Hyderabad FC became the second team to qualify for the playoffs this season. Manolo Marquez’s side defeated Kerala Blasters in the ISL 2021-22 final, but missed out on ISL Shield to Jamshedpur FC having finished second at the end of the league stage last season.

It seems like they are heading in the same direction again in 2022-23, with Mumbai City establishing a healthy lead at the top of the table. They also have the best defensive record in the league so far.

As per the new ISL playoffs format, the top two teams have already made it to the semi-finals, while the remaining four spots in the top six are up for grabs. At the end of the league stage, the team that's third will clash with the side that is in sixth position, while the fourth-placed team will face the fifth in single-leg playoffs to determine the other two semi-finalists.

Kerala Blasters, who have reached the final of the ISL multiple times, sealed yet another playoff appearance this season. ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC also reached the playoffs. 

Here’s a list of teams who have reached the ISL playoffs this season. 

Indian Super League 2022-23 qualified teams 

Mumbai City FC

Hyderabad FC

ATK Mohun Bagan FC

Bengaluru FC

Kerala Blasters FC

Odisha FC

 

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