ISL Semi-Final Prediction – Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs. Odisha FC, Apr 28

Match Details 

Teams: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs. Odisha FC

Stadium: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium

Series: India Super League (ISL)

Hours of play: 19:30

Match day: Sunday, April 28, 2024

Probable Starting 11

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

• Goalkeeper: Vishal Kaith (Reliable throughout the season)
• Defenders:
  • Anwar Ali (Solid presence at the back)
  • Subashish Bose (Experience and leadership)
  • Sandesh Jhingan (If fit, could replace Bose for added defensive stability)
  • Arindam Ghosh (Potential option depending on Habas’ tactics)
• Midfielders:
  • Joni Kauko (Central pillar of the team)
  • Anirudh Thapa (Creative spark in midfield)
  • Sahal Abdul Samad (Attacking threat from midfield, could replace Dhananjay)
  • Abhishek Dhananjay Suryavanshi (Defensive solidity)
• Forwards:
  • Dimitri Petratos (Key playmaker and goalscorer)
  • Manvir Singh (Pace and directness on the wing)
  • Liston Colaco (Another option for the wing with his dribbling skills, could replace Manvir)

Odisha FC

• Goalkeeper: Amrinder Singh (Reliable presence throughout the season)
• Defenders:
  • Carlos Delgado (Solid at the back and a goal threat from set-pieces)
  • Mourtada Fall (Strong and experienced central defender)
  • Jerry Lalrinzuala (Regular starter with good defensive contributions)
  • Sahil Panwar (Potential option depending on injury status)
• Midfielders:
  • Ahmed Jahouh (Key player in controlling the midfield tempo)
  • K Lalthathanga (Combative midfielder with good passing)
  • Isaac Vanlalruatfela (Energetic and creative presence)
  • Gaurav Bora (Potential option for additional attacking threat)
• Forwards:
  • Roy Krishna (Odisha’s top scorer, a constant threat)
  • Jerry Mawihmingthanga (Pacey winger with good dribbling skills)

Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches 

Teams Recent Performance 

Last 5 Games of Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Last 5 Games of Odisha FC

Topscorers Statistics in ISL 2023/2024

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Odisha FC

General Statistics

Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs. Odisha FC: Winning Prediction

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has a stronger chance

• Home Advantage: Playing at their home stadium is a significant boost for Mohun Bagan. Familiarity with the pitch and passionate home support can be a huge advantage.
• League Position: Finishing first in the league signifies Mohun Bagan’s overall consistency and strength throughout the season.

Odisha FC still has a fighting chance

• First Leg Lead: Their 2-1 lead from the first leg gives them a cushion. Scoring an away goal at Mohun Bagan’s home ground would further strengthen their position.
• Recent Form: It’s important to consider both teams’ form leading up to the second leg. Did Mohun Bagan show signs of improvement after the first leg loss?

Key factors to consider:

• Mohun Bagan’s Attack: Can they utilize their home advantage to launch a strong attack and overcome the first leg deficit?
• Odisha FC’s Strategy: They need to adapt their strategy to playing away from home and potentially needing to score to progress.

Prediction

Mohun Bagan now has a clear advantage due to the home game. Their overall season performance and potential for a passionate home crowd support their chances. However, Odisha FC shouldn’t be written off. Their first leg lead and potential tactics can still challenge Mohun Bagan.

With the home advantage, Mohun Bagan has a stronger chance of winning or at least drawing the match. However, expect a determined Odisha FC to put up a good fight. It could be a close and thrilling encounter.

India Super League (ISL) Table on 24/04/2024

* MP – Matches Played; W – Wins; D – Draws; L – Losses; F – Goals For (the number of goals the team has scored); A – Goals Against (the number of goals the team has conceded); D – Goals Difference (Goals scored – Goals conceded); P – Points.

Report About Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium

The Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), also known as the Salt Lake Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. It was established on 25th January 1984. The current seating capacity is 68,000 spectators, but prior to renovations in 2011, it accommodated 120,000. Before the construction of Rungrado May Day Stadium in 1989, it held the title of the world’s largest football stadium.

The stadium’s record attendance was in 1997 when 134,000 spectators witnessed the Federation Cup semifinal between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. The field size is 105 m × 68 m, and the surface transitioned back to natural grass from artificial turf in preparation for hosting the U-17 World Cup.

It serves as the home ground for various football clubs, including Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan. The stadium hosted the final match of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, along with other tournament matches.

Named after Swami Vivekananda, the stadium is operated by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of West Bengal. At one point, it held the fifth-largest seating capacity among sports stadiums in Asia.

About Indian Super League (ISL)

The Indian Super League (ISL) is the men’s highest level of the Indian football league system. It was founded on 21 October 2013 with the aim of growing the sport of football in India and increasing its exposure in the country. The league is co-promoted by Reliance, Star India, and supported by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The ISL began play in October 2014 with eight teams. During its first three seasons, the competition operated without official recognition from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which is the governing body for the sport in Asia. It was structured along the same lines as the Indian Premier League, the country’s premier Twenty20 franchise-based cricket competition. Each season lasted just three months, from October to December, and matches were held daily.

However, before the 2017–18 season, the league expanded to ten teams, extended its schedule to six months, and earned recognition from the AFC. The season runs from September to March and includes a 22-round regular season followed by playoffs involving the top six teams, culminating with the ISL Final to determine the champions. At the end of the regular season, the team with the most points is declared the premiers and presented with the League Winners’ Shield.

Currently, the league comprises 12 clubs. ISL clubs gain qualification to the Asian continental club competitions; regular-season premiers qualify directly for the subsequent season’s AFC Cup group stage. The league has received unmatched visibility in a short span of time and is speculated to be one of the top-tier leagues in India after the I-League.

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