Mumbai City vs FC Goa: The Indian Super League heats up as Mumbai City takes on FC Goa in what promises to be an intense battle at the Mumbai Football Arena. With both teams fighting for crucial points in the lSL standings, this fixture could have a significant impact on the title race. Mumbai City will be looking to continue their strong home form, while FC Goa aims to break their recent winless streak against their rivals. Who will come out on top in this highly anticipated encounter?

Head-to-Head Record

• Mumbai City Wins: 11
• Draws: 4
• FC Goa Wins: 5

Last Five Meetings:

ISL Standings

Team News

Mumbai City: Mumbai City will be looking to extend their unbeaten run against FC Goa. Key forward Nikos Karelis, who has scored 9 goals, remains their main attacking threat. Midfielder Yoell Van Nieff, with three assists, will play a crucial role. Defensively, Jose Luis Espinosa and Mehtab Singh will aim to keep FC Goa’s attack in check.

FC Goa: FC Goa, currently second in the league, will look to bounce back after failing to win in their last three meetings against Mumbai City. Armando Sadiku, their top scorer with 9 goals, will be key upfront, while Borja Herrera, with four assists, will dictate play. The defense, led by Sandesh Jhingan, will need to be at its best.

Mumbai City vs FC Goa Lineups

Mumbai City (4-3-3):

• GK: Phurba Tempa Lachenpa
• DEF: Hmingthan Mawia, Mehtab Singh, Jose Luis Espinosa, Nathan Asher Rodrigues
• MID: Jon Toral, Yoell Van Nieff, Brandon Fernandes
• FWD: Lallianzuala Chhangte, Bipin Singh, Ayush Chhikara

FC Goa (4-2-3-1):

• GK: Hrithik Tiwari
• DEF: Boris Singh, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Mohammad Yasir
• MID: Carl McHugh, Dom Sahil Krishe De Noronha
• FWD: Brison Deuben Fernandes, Borja Herrera, Iker Guarrotxena, Sangwan Akash

Key Stats

1. The most common result between these teams is 0-0 (five times).
2. Mumbai City is unbeaten in their last six home games against FC Goa.
3. FC Goa’s last away win against Mumbai City was in 2019.
4. Mumbai City has not lost in their last four league games.
5. FC Goa has scored in 22 consecutive matches.
6. Mumbai City has failed to score in 5 of their 10 home matches this season.
7. FC Goa has scored in every away match this season.
8. Nikos Karelis (Mumbai City) and Armando Sadiku (FC Goa) both have 9 goals this season.
9. Mumbai City scores 1.6 goals per game against FC Goa, while Goa averages 0.8 against Mumbai.
10. The last five meetings have seen Mumbai City win three times, with two draws.

Prediction

Mumbai City has had the upper hand in recent encounters, and playing at home gives them an added advantage. FC Goa, however, is the more consistent team this season and will be determined to secure points in their push for the title. A closely contested game is expected, but Mumbai City’s strong home record against Goa might give them the edge.

Prediction: Mumbai City 2-1 FC Goa