Match Preview: ATK Mohun Bagan VS Mumbai City FC

14 Jan 2023 | Written By Shyam Sundar

ATK Mohun Bagan will host unstoppable Mumbai City FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on 14th January, 2023. The match kicks off at 19:30 IST and will be telecasted live on Star Sports Network with live streaming also available on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV.

The Mariners come into this game with a 2-1 win against Carlos Pena's FC Goa. They are currently placed 4th in the table 10 points behind leaders Mumbai City FC. Strong defensively, scoring goals has been the major problem for ATK Mohun Bagan with them scoring only 8 goals in their last 8 games. "In our case, it is important for us to find the moments, and we will create opportunities in front of the opponent on Saturday," added Juan Ferrando.

Mumbai City come into the game following a 4-0 thumping win against Kerala Blasters. They are the table toppers and the only unbeaten team in the league. A win in this game could put them 4 points clear of champions Hyderabad FC. "The records are not something that we have spoken or are a target for us. If you start looking at those things then you start chasing them. It is not the records that we are chasing, but the performances ", added Des Buckingham after the win against Kerala Blasters.

Head-to-Head:

ATK Mohun Bagan have never won against Mumbai City FC in the league. The Islanders have won 4 of the 6 meetings between these sides with two of them ending in a draw. The reverse fixture between these sides in a thrilling 2-2 draw.

Team News:

It has been a difficult season for the Mariners so far with a lot of injuries. Before the season, they lost Tiri with an injury. During the season, they have lost players like Joni Kauko and Manvir Singh due to injuries. Now Deepak Tangri also joins the list with a surgery. But the arrival of new signings Federico Gallego, Slavko Damjanovic and Puitea will be a huge boost for Juan Ferrando's side.

The Islanders had a few injury scares in their last game with Greg Stewart, Ahmed Jahouh and Apuia suffering knocks. Stewart will be a huge doubt for the game, whereas the extent of injury of other players in unknown. Jorge Pereyra Diaz will miss the game serving his one match suspension.

Probable Lineups:

ATK Mohun Bagan: Vishal Kaith(GK); Asish Rai, Pritam Kotal, Brendan Hamill, Subhasish Bose; Carl McHugh, Puitea, Hugo Boumous; Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Dimitri Petratos.

Mumbai City FC: Phurba Lachenpa(GK); Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Rostyn Griffiths, Vignesh; Jahouh, Apuia, Noguera; Bipin Singh, Chhangte, Gurkirat Singh.

Key Players:

Hugo Boumous will be the key player for the Mariners. With scoring goals being a concern for the Mariners, Juan Ferrando will be trusting none other than Boumous to create and score more goals. Boumous has 4 goals and 3 assists already and will be hoping to increase the tally.

Bipin Singh will be the key player for the Islanders. Bipin Singh is the second Indian Player to score 6 or more goals for three consecutive seasons after Sunil Chhetri. With Pereyra Diaz suspended and Stewart a doubt for the game, Des Buckinghan will be hoping for Bipin Singh to step up.