minute. The intensity needs to be there, and we have to learn from our mistakes for tomorrow’s game,” he said.

Key Players & Milestones

* Nikolaos Karelis has been a game-changer for the Islanders with six goals this season, four of which have been opening strikes, which has pushed his team to set the tone for the games.

* East Bengal FC midfielder Jeakson Singh has netted twice this season. He has averaged 20 passes per game at 79% accuracy, winning 17 duels, making 34 recoveries, and notching eight interceptions to provide great value both defensively and offensively.

ISL Fantasy

Anwar Ali (₹5.5cr)

The defender has bagged the most ISL fantasy points (60) for East Bengal FC this season

Mehtab Singh (₹5.6cr)

The centre-back has secured the highest ISL fantasy points (92) for Mumbai City FC in 2024-25

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only eight goals this season, showcasing their ability to tire opponents early on.

Mumbai City FC’s attacking prowess

* Defensive Milestone: If Mumbai City FC secure another away clean sheet, it will mark only the second time in their history that they have achieved three consecutive shutouts in away fixtures.: The Islanders’ ability to control the ball with their centre-back duo, Mehtab Singh and Tiri, is unmatched. Together, they account for 23.8% of the team’s total touches, demonstrating their commitment to build the game from the back

East Bengal FC and Mumbai City FC have faced each other eight times in the ISL. The Red and Gold Brigade have won just

once, with the Islanders emerging

victorious five times. Two encounters have produced draws.

Coach’s Corner

“December gave us the desired results”

East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon expressed positivity about his side’s recent form.

“We had a good end to the year. December gave us the desired results. So obviously, our confidence is high (coming into this match,” he said.

minute”

Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky opened up on what he is looking forward for his team to do in the next match.

“We have to be energised from the first minute. The intensity needs to be there, and we have to learn from our mistakes for tomorrow’s game,” he said.

Key Players & Milestones

* Nikolaos Karelis has been a game-changer for the Islanders with six goals this season, four of which have been opening strikes, which has pushed his team to set the tone for the games.

only eight goals this season, showcasing their ability to tire opponents early on.

Mumbai City FC’s attacking prowess

* Defensive Milestone: If Mumbai City FC secure another away clean sheet, it will mark only the second time in their history that they have achieved three consecutive shutouts in away fixtures.

* Possession Play: The Islanders’ ability to control the ball with their centre-back duo, Mehtab Singh and Tiri, is unmatched. Together, they account for

23.8% of the team’s total touches,

demonstrating their commitment to build the game from the back.

Head-to-Head

East Bengal FC and Mumbai City FC have faced each other eight times in the ISL. The Red and Gold Brigade have won just once, with the Islanders emerging victorious five times. Two encounters have produced draws.

Coach’s Corner

“December gave us the desired results”

East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon expressed positivity about his side’s recent form.

“We had a good end to the year. December gave us the desired results. So obviously, our confidence is high (coming into this match,” he said

“We have to be energised from the first minute”

Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky opened up on what he is looking forward for his team to do in the next match.

“We have to be energised from the first minute. The intensity needs to be there, and we have to learn from our mistakes for tomorrow’s game,” he said.