DomainJava.com – Mohun Bagan vs Hyderabad prediction in the Indian Super League match, Mohun Bagan Super Giant leads the standings with 29 points from 13 matches, while Hyderabad FC is struggling in 12th position, having secured only eight points from 13 matches.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant come into this match with the momentum of four wins in their previous five meetings, while Hyderabad FC have lost four of their last five matches, and drawn one.
This will be the 14th ISL meeting between the two sides, with Mohun Bagan Super Giant looking to continue their lead against Hyderabad FC. The Mariners are unbeaten in their last five ISL meetings with Hyderabad FC (W3 D2), keeping a clean sheet in each of them.
Both teams have shown different performances up front this season. Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been the most consistent team in the league, averaging 24.1 touches in the opponent’s penalty box per game – the highest among all teams. Meanwhile, Hyderabad FC has struggled offensively, recording the lowest average in this metric (15.4 touches per game).
The Mariners are on the rise with five wins in their last six ISL matches. Jose Molina has fired them up on both ends of the pitch, but knows that consistency is key to improving his side’s chances of winning the ISL league title.
A defeat against Hyderabad FC in front of a packed Salt Lake Stadium could be a disaster from 2025 and cause them to falter in the title race for no reason.
That is why the coach will try to ensure his players are in the sharpest and most ruthless defensive positions in finishing off opportunities for dominant wins and putting on an entertaining game for the fans.
The Nawabs have just picked up a tough draw against East Bengal and have confidence in their team. However, they realize that the task is even tougher when they play in Kolkata against the reigning ISL champions.
Shameel Chembakath will need his team to be more stubborn in defense than they did in the last match and not give the opposition strikers any room to manoeuvre.
A loss won’t be the end of the world for the Nawabs, but a draw or a win could be a big boost for them to perform better in the second half of the ISL.
Mohun Bagan will rely heavily on Dimitri Petratos’ fitness for this match, but will have to reinstate Greg Stewart in the squad.
Apuia and Manvir Singh are likely to miss this match. Ashique Kuruniyan is injured and will not be available. Hyderabad FC should have a fully fit unit for this match.
Liston Colaco’s form has gradually improved as the 2024-25 ISL season progresses, with his form improving in recent months. The 26-year-old is a bigger threat with his quick movement, creative dribbling and passing in the final third.
Colaco will look to be a threat to Hyderabad FC’s backline with his quick movement and guile in the final third. He will look to trouble young Abdul Rabeeh with clever finishing products and disrupt the shape of their backline.
Colaco will need to perfect his final passes, both crosses and shots on goal, to truly light up Salt Lake Stadium and score again.
Edmilson Correira has started to show his best form for Hyderabad FC in the last few matches, lighting up their attack with his exciting style of play. The 21-year-old contributed three goals in the last two games and emerged as man of the match against East Bengal, turning into a nightmare with his movement and bagging one assist.
Correira will look to maintain his momentum against Mohun Bagan and trouble them with his unpredictable movement and ability to achieve important things in the final third.
The 24 year old player must be very clinical in eliminating opportunities or creating them to make opposing defenders panic and bring that advantage into his team’s attack.
(source: Sportsmole)
Mohun Bagan vs Hyderabad Player Predictions
Mohun Bagan (4-2-3-1)
Vishal Kaith (GK), Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose, Anirudh Thapa, Deepak Tangri, Sahal Abdul Samad, Liston Colaco, Jason Cummings, Jamie Maclaren
Hyderabad FC (4-2-3-1)
Arshdeep Singh (GK), Abdul Rabeeh, Alex Saji, Stefan Sapic, Manoj Mohammed, Andrei Alba, Lenny Rodrigues, Ramhlunchhunga, Cy Goddard, Edmilson Correia, Devendra Murgaokar
Mohun Bagan vs Hyderabad Score Prediction: 2-1
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