Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin: Mumbai City and Chennaiyin FC are set to clash in the knockout stage of the 2024 Super Cup. With both sides looking to salvage their season, this Round of 16 battle promises intensity, drama, and possibly redemption. Mumbai City, known for their dominant regular seasons, face an inconsistent but dangerous Chennaiyin outfit with a point to prove. While Mumbai have the historical edge, recent form and injuries may tilt the balance.

Head-to-Head Record

Over the last eight years, Mumbai City have clearly dominated Chennaiyin in head-to-head encounters:

• Games Played: 18

• Mumbai City Wins: 12

• Draws: 3

• Chennaiyin Wins: 3

Recent Meetings

Mumbai City have been Chennaiyin’s tormentors in recent years:

• 21 Dec 2024 (ISL): Mumbai City 1-0 Chennaiyin

• 09 Nov 2024 (ISL): Chennaiyin 1-1 Mumbai City

• 23 Feb 2024 (ISL): Chennaiyin 0-2 Mumbai City

• 21 Jan 2024 (Super Cup): Mumbai City 1-0 Chennaiyin

• 28 Dec 2023 (ISL): Mumbai City 3-0 Chennaiyin

Recent Form

Mumbai City (Last 5 Matches)

• Bengaluru 5-0 Mumbai City – L

• Bengaluru 0-2 Mumbai City – W

• Kerala Blasters 1-0 Mumbai City – L

• Mumbai City 2-2 Mohun Bagan – D

• Mixed bag of results, heavy loss before this fixture.

Chennaiyin FC (Last 5 Matches)

• Chennaiyin 5-2 Jamshedpur – W

• Chennaiyin 0-3 Northeast United – L

• Bengaluru 1-0 Chennaiyin – L

• Chennaiyin 2-1 Minerva – W

• Unpredictable, but showed attacking firepower.

Team News

Mumbai City FC
Peter Kratky is under pressure after a disappointing league finish. With several key players missing due to injuries and rotation, the Islanders will need youngsters and backups to step up. Questions remain over their defensive consistency, and they’ll need to rediscover their sharpness to move into the quarterfinals.

Chennaiyin FC
Despite not making the ISL playoffs, Chennaiyin still have a chance at silverware. Owen Coyle is expected to make tactical tweaks, especially with the liberty to use more foreigners. Their poor record against Mumbai City remains a mental block, but the underdog tag could work in their favor this time.

Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin Lineups

Mumbai City FC
Formation: 4-3-3
Phurba Lachenpa (GK); Valpuia, Sahil Panwar, Mehtab Singh, Nathan Rodrigues; Vikram Pratap Singh, Hitesh Sharma, Brandon Fernandes; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Nikos Karelis, Jorge Ortiz

Chennaiyin FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Mohammed Nawaz (GK); Ankit Mukherjee, Elsinho, Ryan Edwards, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy; Irfan Yadwad, Jitendra Singh; Farukh Choudhury, Lukas Brambilla, Chima Chukwu; Wilmar Jordan Gil

10 Key Stats

1. Mumbai City have won 4 of the last 5 meetings against Chennaiyin.

2. Chennaiyin last won away at Mumbai in 2020.

3. The most common result in this fixture is 1-0 to Mumbai City (7 times).

4. Mumbai have lost just 1 of their last 8 home matches vs Chennaiyin.

5. Average goals in their meetings: 1.8 per game.

6. Mumbai scores 1.6 goals per match vs Chennaiyin; Chennaiyin just 0.2.

7. Chennaiyin have conceded 10 goals in their last 5 matches.

8. Mumbai City’s win percentage when leading at half-time: 100%.

9. Chennaiyin win only 28% of matches when trailing at halftime away.

10. Chennaiyin have a better last 5-match form than Mumbai City.

Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin Prediction

Despite their recent slump, Mumbai City have had Chennaiyin’s number for a while. However, injuries and pressure could weigh them down. Chennaiyin’s attacking line-up looks sharper right now, and if their defense holds up, they could push it to the wire.

Prediction: Mumbai City 2-1 Chennaiyin

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