On Monday (April 15), Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC will engage in a crucial showdown, shaping up to be the highlight of the ISL 2023-24 season. Currently, Mohun Bagan holds the 2nd spot with 45 points in 21 matches, while Mumbai City FC leads the table with 47 points in 21 matches. Let us look at the Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City FC Playing XI ahead of the game.
A win for Mohun Bagan would elevate them to 48 points, potentially securing the league title. Conversely, a victory for Mumbai City FC would see them clinch the coveted League Shield with a five-point lead.
Despite trailing earlier in the season, Mohun Bagan’s resurgence under coach Antonio Lopez Habas has kept their championship hopes alive. Mumbai City FC, under Petr Kratky’s leadership, remains undefeated against Mohun Bagan in their last eight encounters. With both teams vying for supremacy, expect an intense battle at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
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Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City FC Playing XI
Petr Kratky named a rather defensive 4-4-3 lineup for the game with just a draw being sufficient for them. Mehtab Singh, Tiri, Rahul Bheke, and Akash Mishra formed a strong defence. With Vikram Pratap Singh suspended, Mumbai City FC are back to their tried and tested from three Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Bipin Singh, who returns to the lineup.
Mumbai City XI (4-3-3): Lachenpa (GK); Mehtab, Bheke, Tiri, Akash; Apuia, van Nieff, Noguera; Chhangte, Diaz, Bipin
On the other hand, Antonio Habas has gone for a 3-5-2 formation with a strong three-man defence of Anwar Ali, Hector Yuste, and Subhasish Bose while Liston Colaco and Manvir Singh play up as wingers. However, Jason Cummings will be starting on the bench for the game.
Mohun Bagan XI (3-5-2): Kaith (GK); Anwar, Hector, Subhasish; Manvir , Abhishek, Thapa, Kauko, Liston; Petratos, Sadiku
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