The 16th matchday of the Indian Super League (ISL) will see Mumbai City FC take on NorthEast United FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on 30th January.
The game between the two is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM IST. It will be aired live on Star Sports 1 SD and HD, Star Sports 2 HD and SD (English), Star Sports Hindi 1 SD and HD, and Star Sports 3. For mobile viewers, the live streaming of the match will also be available on Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Jio TV.
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Preview: Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC
Mumbai City FC will lock horns with NorthEast United FC for the second time in this ISL. Their previous encounter was at Tilak Maidan where NorthEast United FC won the game by 1-0. Speaking of Mumbai City FC, they are currently occupying the 1st spot in the league with 29 points on board. In their previous match, the islanders won the game against SC East Bengal by 1-0 at Tilak Maidan.
Their opposition, NorthEast United FC is sitting at the 5th spot on the table. In their previous encounter against Jamshedpur FC, they were able to post a 2-1 victory at Tilak Maidan. With 15 points to their name, NorthEast United FC will be keen to make their way in the top four by winning the upcoming clash at the GMC Stadium.
Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC probable XI
Mumbai City FC: Probable XI
Amrinder Singh, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Mehtab Singh, Mourtada Fall, Amey Ranawade, Bipin Singh, Ahmed Jahouh, Rowllin Borges, Cy Goddard, Adam Le Fondre, Hugo Boumous
Mumbai City FC complete squad
- Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Phurba Lachenpa, Nishit Shetty, Vikram Singh
- Defenders: Sarthak Golui, Amey Ranawade, Valpuia, Mourtada Fall, Mandar Rao Dessai, Tondonba Singh, Mohamad Rakip, Mehtab Singh
- Midfielders: Farukh Choudhary, Raynier Fernandes, Bidyananda Singh, Asif Khan, Ahmed Jahouh, Cy Goddard, Hugo Boumous, Bipin Singh, Pranjal Bhumij, Sourav Das, Vikram Singh, Herman Santana, Rowllin Borges, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy
- Forwards: Adam Le Fondre, Bartholomew Ogbeche
NorthEast United FC: Probable XI
S. Chowdhury, Gurjinder Kumar, Dylan Fox, Mashoor Shereef, Ashutosh Mehta, Federico Gallego, Khassa Camara, Lalengmawia, Luis Machado, Idrissa Sylla, V. Suhair
NorthEast United FC complete squad
- Goalkeepers: Sanjiban Ghosh, Gurmeet, Nikhil Deka, Subhasish Roy
- Defenders: Gurjinder Kumar, Wayne Vaz, Rakesh Pradhan, Ashutosh Mehta, Benjamin Lambot, Dylan Fox, Mashoor Shereef, Nabin Rabha, Nim Dorjee, Provat Lakra.
- Midfielders: Khassa Camara, Federico Gallego, Lalengmawia, Lalrempuia Fanai, Pragyan Gogoi, Rochharzela, Imran Khan
- Forwards: Britto PM, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Idrissa Sylla, Luis Machado, Suhair Vadakkepeedika, Kwesi Appiah, Lalkhawpuimawia
Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC predictions: Recommended players
Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh
Defenders: Dylan Fox, Mashoor Shereef, Mehtab Singh, Mourtada Fall
Midfielders: Federico Gallego, Khassa Camara, Ahmed Jahouh
Forwards: Luis Machado, Adam Le Fondre, Hugo Boumous
Top picks for Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC
Amrinder Singh has been the top prospect for Mumbai City FC in the seventh season of the Indian Super League. In 12 matches, he has saved 29 goals for his side.
Luis Machado has posted just 3 goals in 12 matches, but he has the potential to alter the course of the game by registering a crucial goal on the board.
Adam Le Fondre has scored 6 goals for Mumbai City FC so far. He will be eager to post a goal for his side in the upcoming game.
In 9 games, Hugo Boumous has scored 1 goal and accounted for 6 assists for his side. Boumous’s exceptional passing ability makes him a top pick for the next clash.
Winner prediction
With 9 wins in 12 matches, Mumbai City FC has been the most consistent team in ISL 2020-21. On the other hand, NorthEast United FC has had a mixed season with 3 wins in 12 matches. As for their last five matches, Mumbai City FC has won four of them whereas NorthEast United FC has managed to register a victory in just a single game. With the likes of Amrinder Singh and Adam Le Fondre, the islanders certainly have an advantage over NorthEast United FC and are the favorites for the next match. Check out our ISL Betting Sites below.
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Last Updated on January 30, 2021
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