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ISL 2024-25: Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC face off at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC match preview, live streaming details, predicted starting XI, and full squads for ISL 2024-25.
ISL 2024-25 Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC Match Preview: The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to return following an international break. After months of exciting action, four teams have punched their tickets to the playoffs, while the top two — Mohun Bagan Super Giant and FC Goa — have earned direct entry into the semi-finals. Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC will battle it out in the first playoff, slated to be hosted at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 29. It will be a knockout clash and the winners will go head-to-head against FC Goa in a two-led semi-final.
Bengaluru FC notched 11 victories in the league stage to finish third in the ISL standings with 28 points. Mumbai City FC sealed the sixth spot with 36 points. The two teams met twice in the league phase.
When Mumbai City hosted Bengaluru in October last year, no team was able to break the deadlock, with the match ending in a goalless draw. Their second clash, which was in Bengaluru, turned out to be one-sided. Lallianzuala Chhangte put Mumbai in front early in the first half, while Nicholas Karelis increased the lead in the 37th minute, converting a penalty. Bengaluru were unable to impact the scoresheet till the final whistle.
Team Form and Recent Performance
Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC faced each other in the last group match. Mumbai won the away fixture 2-0, with Lallianzuala Chhangte and Nicholas Karelis scoring in the first half.
Head-to-Head Stats Between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC
The two teams face 16 times in the ISL. Mumbai City lead the head-to-head record with eight wins while Bengaluru FC have beaten them on seven occasions and the remaining game ended in a draw.
How to Watch Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC Live: Streaming and TV Info
The ISL 2024-25 match between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC will be televised live on the Sports 18 network in India.
Where to Stream the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC Match Online
Fans can enjoy the live streaming of the game between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC on the JioHotstar app and website.
Predicted Starting XI for Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC
Bengaluru FC Predicted Lineup: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, A Jovanovic, Naorem Singh, Namgyal Bhutia, Chinglensana, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Alberto Noguera, Suresh Wangjam, Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri
Mumbai City FC Predicted Lineup: Phurba Lachenpa, Nathan Rodrigues, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Tiri, Mehtab Singh, Yoell Van Nieff, Jon Toral, Brandon Fernandes, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Bipin Singh, Ayush Chhikara
Full Squads for Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC: ISL 2024-25
Bengaluru FC Full Squad List: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Lalthuammawia Ralte, Sahil Poonia, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Harsh Palande, Mohamed Salah K, Namgyal Bhutia, Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke, Rahul Bheke, Roshan Singh Naorem, Alberto Ripoll, Harsh Patre, Lalremthluanga Fanai, Pedro Payeras, Shivaldo Chingangbam, Shreyas Ketkar, Soham Varshneya, Suresh Wangjam, Vinith Venkatesh, Edgar Ortega, Halicharan Narzary, Jorge Diaz, Kelvin Singh Taorem, Rohit Danu, Ryan Dale Williams, Sivasakthi Narayanan, Sunil Chhetri
Mumbai City FC Full Squad List: Ahan Prakash, Phurba Tempa Lachenpa, Rehenesh Thumbirunmbu Paramba, Akash Mishra, Halen Nongtdu, Hminthanmawia Ralte, Jose Luis Espinosa Arroyo, Mehtab Singh, Nathan Asher Rodrigues, Sahil Panwar, Sanjeev Stalin, Thaer Sami Krouma, Prabir Das, Brandon Fernandes, Franklin Robin Nazareth, Hitesh Sharma, Jayesh Dilip Rane, Jeremy Manzorro, Jon Miquel Toral Harper, Noufal Puthenveettil Noushad, Supratim Das, Yoell Van Nieff, Ayush Chhikara, Bipin Singh Thounajam, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Gyamar Nikum, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Nikolaos Karelis, Vikram Pratap Singh Sandhu, Thaer Krouma, Jorge Ortiz, Hardik Bhatt
