Mohan Bagan vs Bengaluru FC: Lineups, Team News, Analysis, and Predictions

ATK Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC: Lineups, Analysis, Team News and Predictions

On January 27, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, Mohun Bagan Super Giants and Bangalore FC will meet in Kolkata. The Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s objective is to secure their position as they visit Bengaluru FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Monday for an Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match.

With 37 points after 17 matches, defending League Shield winners MBSG are now in first place. They have also won their previous seven home games. The Mariners are hoping to get back on track after playing to draws match against Jamshedpur FC (1-1) and Chennaiyin FC (0-0) on the road. Their total record now stands at 11 victories, 4 ties, and 2 defeats.

Match Details

• Fixture: Mohun Bagan VS Bengaluru FC
• Competition: Indian Super League (ISL)
• Date: 27th Jan, 2025
• Venue: Salt lake Stadium , Kolkata
• Kick Off: 7:30 PM

Teams Preview

Mohun Bagan Team Preview

In the Indian Super League, Bengaluru and Mohun Bagan Super Giant have faced each other nine times. Bengaluru FC has only won one of these matches, whereas Mohun Bagan has won seven. The last match ended in a tie.This highly anticipated match, sometimes called the Indian “El Clasico,” is a great opportunity for Mohun Bagan to extend their lead in the standings against Bengaluru FC. Due to Mohun Bagan’s embarrassing defeat in the last match, the stakes have been raised, and it is anticipated that some 30,000 people will attend the match at Salt Lake Stadium on Monday. By their significant errors from the past two games, they conceived a loss from the past two games, so if they want to keep their league lead, a win is mandatory. The last game might become much more exciting if someone makes a mistake.

Team News

Out of their previous five matches, three have ended in wins and two have ended in draws. With no victories in their last four games (D1, L3), Bengaluru FC is now on a losing run. The Blues are hoping to pull off an upset against the Mariners, who presently have a nine-point lead in the rankings. After completing 17 games the Blues have 28 points from 8 victories and 4 draws with 3rd position in the league table.

Possible lineup (4-2-3-1)

The following people are included on the list: Greg Stewart, Liston Colaco, Jamie Maclaren, Lalengmawaia, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose, Dippendu Biswas, Manvir Singh, Greg Stewart, and Vishal Kaith (GK).

Do you know?

• Vishal Kaith is currently in the lead for the ISL Golden Glove, having achieved nine clean sheets this season.
• The Mariners will not rest until they avenge their 3-0 season-opening setback to Bengaluru and overwhelm the Blues with a scintillating offensive display. 

Bengaluru FC Team Preview

Bengaluru FC, the visiting team, made a promising start to the league but has subsequently faded in their performance. Despite losing its last four games, it still managed to earn 28 points from 17 games, good enough for third place. The next match between the Kolkata club and the Blues is crucial because of the nine-point gap between the two teams. 

Team News

Bengaluru will be seeking to achieve their first league double following a 3-0 victory against Mohun Bagan SG in the opening encounter at Sri Kanteerava Stadium on 28 September 2024. The match took place in the third round of the league.From their previous 8 head-to-head matches, Mohun Bagan has 6 wins and 2 losses. The remaining two games also finished in a tie. 

Possible lineup (4-3-3)

Rahul Bheke, Naorem Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Chinglensana, Edgar Mendez, Suresh Wangjam, Alberto Noguera, Ryan Williams, Sunil Chhetri

Do You Know?

• The Mariners’ worst loss under Jose Molina occurred earlier this season when Bengaluru FC beat Mohun Bagan 3-0.
• Sunil Chhetri is a great captain for Bengaluru FC, and he is still doing well at the age of 40.
• Bengaluru FC must enhance their defense and maintain their resilient defensive structure to win and impede Mohun Bagan.

Conclusion

Mariners supporters will reveal the biggest hand-painted tifo in history at the stadium. This incredible piece of art, which covers 25,500 square feet, will be a sign of their steadfast loyalty to the team.