SC Delhi vs Mohun Bagan
The Durga Puja festivities have begun, and the Mariners are determined to return home with all three points.
Probable Lineups For The Match
GK: Vishal (C)
DEF: Tekcham, Alberto,
Bheke, Mehtab
MID: Miguel, Anirudh,
Apuia, Chhangte
FWD: Maclaren, Erwin
GK: Nora
DEF: Hangshing (C),
Manoj, Duvan, Ashutosh
MID: Hnamte, David,
Pena
FWD: Rodriguihno,
Joseph Sunny, Aimen
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Game Analysis
Mohun Bagan controlled the tempo from the very first whistle in their previous game against NorthEast United FC. However, plenty of missed chances with some striking the woodwork failed the change the scoreline. Furthermore, questionable substitutions in the latter Half disrupted their momentum, allowing NorthEast United to gain the upper hand. With changes in gameplan, the opposition's substitutes rose to the occasion and got the match-defining goal in the dying minutes.
Jamie Maclaren has travelled to Delhi, providing a much-needed boost to Mohun Bagan's attacking firepower. Primarily operating as a second striker, Maclaren could form a formidable partnership with Lee Erwin. The duo have displayed promising attacking combinations during training sessions.
Maintaining defensive stability in midfield will be crucial for the Mariners. The partnership of Anirudh Thapa and Apuia should provide the necessary balance, allowing Mohun Bagan to maintain their defensive structure while delivering the ball forward. Miguel's ability to play on the flanks offers an additional tactical advantage. His tendency to drift into central areas could allow Tekcham to push forward and overlap on the wide areas during attack.
Key Tactical Focus: Improved finishing, defensive discipline in midfield and creative utilisation of set-piece opportunities could prove decisive for the Mariners.
Although Mohun Bagan enter the contest as favourites, their preparation has been far from ideal. With just two training sessions between consecutive away fixtures, set-pieces could prove particularly important given the Mariners' squad depth on aerial presence in the box. Effective execution in these moments will be essential if Mohun Bagan are to secure all three points.
SC Delhi prefers to play between the lines, with young and quick players in their squad that can press deep and rush forward on counter attacks. Their style of holding the ball in the midfield while the rest of the players advance, needs to countered by aggressive movements to dispossess them early.
Where Can I Watch The Match?
Sony LIV (Bangla Commentary)
