Kerala Blasters and Mohun Bagan face off in a thrilling Super Cup quarterfinal at the Kalinga Stadium. Blasters are fresh off a confident win, while Mohun Bagan enter the tie with a rotated squad and an eye on the treble. With contrasting forms and team strengths, expect an engaging contest between tradition and hunger.

Head-to-Head (Last 8 years)

• Kerala Blasters wins: 1
• Mohun Bagan wins: 8
• Draws: 1

Last Meetings

• 15 Feb 2025: Kerala Blasters 0-3 Mohun Bagan

• 14 Dec 2024: Mohun Bagan 3-2 Kerala Blasters

• 13 Mar 2024: Kerala Blasters 3-4 Mohun Bagan

• 27 Dec 2023: Mohun Bagan 0-1 Kerala Blasters

• 18 Feb 2023: Mohun Bagan 2-1 Kerala Blasters

Recent Form

Kerala Blasters (Last 5 Games):
W 2-0 vs East Bengal
D 1-1 vs Fateh Hyderabad
W 1-0 vs Mumbai City
D 1-1 vs Jamshedpur
L 2-3 vs Mohun Bagan

Mohun Bagan (Last 5 Games):
W 2-1 vs Bengaluru
W 2-0 vs Jamshedpur
L 1-2 vs Jamshedpur
W 2-0 vs FC Goa
W 3-2 vs Kerala Blasters

Team News

Kerala Blasters
Kerala are likely to be without their captain Adrian Luna, a huge miss in midfield. Despite that, the squad looks solid, and confidence is high after their Round of 16 win. Coach David Catala is expected to unleash his forwards on a weakened Bagan side and push for a historic semifinal berth.

Mohun Bagan
The Mariners are fielding a young and experimental side after giving their senior stars early holidays. However, new recruit Nuno Reis is likely to debut in defense. Even without their star power, the club’s rich bench strength and tactical identity could still pose threats in transition and set pieces.

Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan Lineup

Kerala Blasters (4-4-2):
Sachin Suresh (GK), Aibanbha Dohling, Bikash Yumnam, Naocha Singh, Sreekutten MS, Vibin Mohanan, Dusan Lagator, Noah Sadaoui, Kwame Peprah, Jesus Jimenez

Mohun Bagan (4-2-3-1):
Dheeraj Singh (GK), Dippendu Biswas, Deepak Tangri, Nuno Reis, Amandeep, Abhishek Suryavanshi, Glan Martins, Salahudheen Adnan, Sahal Abdul Samad, Ashique Kuruniyan, Suhail Bhat

10 Key Stats

1. Mohun Bagan have won 8 of their last 10 matches against Kerala Blasters.

2. Kerala Blasters have never beaten Mohun Bagan at home.

3. Mohun Bagan have scored in each of their last 10 games.

4. Kerala Blasters have kept 2 clean sheets in their last 3 matches.

5. Average goals per match between these sides: 3.8

6. Mohun Bagan win 1st halves in 45% of their matches; Blasters just 20%.

7. Mohun Bagan’s last loss to Kerala Blasters came in December 2023.

8. Mohun Bagan score 1.71 goals per game away; Blasters average 1.73 at home.

9. Kerala Blasters score 1.4 goals per game vs Bagan, while Bagan scores 2.4.

10. Kerala Blasters are unbeaten in their last 4 games.

Prediction

Mohun Bagan’s historical dominance and tactical discipline make them favourites, even with a young squad. But Kerala Blasters are in form and smelling an upset. Expect a close contest, but Kerala’s momentum and home advantage could finally tilt the scales.

Prediction: Kerala Blasters 2-1 Mohun Bagan

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