Mumbai City FC Set to Host Jamshedpur FC in ISL 2024-25 Clash
Mumbai City FC is set to face Jamshedpur FC in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 encounter at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.
The Islanders will aim to recover from a disappointing home defeat, while the Red Miners are targeting a league double over Mumbai City FC for the second time in ISL history (the first being in the 2018-19 season). Jamshedpur FC previously triumphed 3-2 in the reverse fixture on September 21, 2024. A victory in this match would give the Red Miners their second streak of consecutive wins against Mumbai City FC, their first being a three-match winning stretch between February 2018 and 2019.
Contrasting Form at Home and Away
Mumbai City FC has shown inconsistency at home, losing two of their last five matches at the Mumbai Football Arena, including a 0-3 loss to NorthEast United FC on December 30, 2024. The Islanders have not suffered back-to-back home defeats since early 2023. On the other hand, Jamshedpur FC has been struggling on the road, losing their last four away matches and failing to score in three of them. The Red Miners will hope to avoid equaling their longest away losing streak of five games, which occurred between November 2022 and January 2023.
League Standings and Momentum
Currently, Mumbai City FC occupies the sixth position in the standings with 23 points from 14 matches (six wins and five draws). Meanwhile, Jamshedpur FC is fourth with 24 points from 13 games and has won four of their last five matches. The Red Miners are just three points behind Bengaluru FC in second place, with a game in hand. Jamshedpur’s strong recovery following a brief slump has solidified their position in the standings, and they will look to maximize their momentum against the Islanders.
Coaches’ Perspectives
Mumbai City FC’s head coach, Petr Kratky, with an impressive win rate of 56.25% in ISL, is keen to get his team back on track and secure a home victory. He emphasized the importance of playing quality football to improve their chances of success.
Jamshedpur FC’s coach, Khalid Jamil, stressed the significance of the away fixture, urging his team to take full responsibility and work hard to achieve a positive outcome.
Key Tactical Insights
Mumbai City FC's Defensive Focus
- After conceding multiple goals in their last two games, the Islanders need to regain defensive solidity. Prior to these matches, they had managed four consecutive clean sheets.
- Despite a low shot conversion rate (8.4%), Mumbai City FC has a strong shooting accuracy of 42.4%, the fourth-best in the league. Breaking through Jamshedpur’s solid defense, which has conceded only twice in their last three encounters, will be crucial.
Jamshedpur FC's Counter-Attacking Strategy
- The Red Miners have the league’s lowest possession rate (41.1%), compared to Mumbai City FC’s 55.4%. They rely on soaking up pressure and launching swift counter-attacks, leveraging their pacey wingers and clinical finishers.
- Muhammed Uvais has been instrumental in this approach, with an average of 9.7 final-third entries per game, in addition to his robust defensive contributions.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other 15 times in ISL history. Jamshedpur FC has seven wins to Mumbai City FC’s five, with three matches ending in draws.
Player Milestones and Fantasy Picks
- Mumbai City FC’s Lallianzuala Chhangte has contributed to five goals (three goals, two assists) against Jamshedpur FC. Overall, he has eight goal contributions against them, second only to his record against FC Goa (12).
- Mehtab Singh, a key defender for Mumbai, has made 59 clearances this season, second only to his defensive partner Tiri.
- Jamshedpur FC’s Stephen Eze leads defenders in opposition box touches this season (28) and has made significant contributions in aerial duels and clearances.
Fantasy Suggestions
- Mehtab Singh (₹5.6 Cr): Mumbai City FC’s highest fantasy point scorer this season (96 points).
- Javi Hernandez (₹9.4 Cr): Jamshedpur FC’s top fantasy point scorer this season (60 points).
Where to Watch
The match will be streamed live on JioCinema (English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam) and telecast on Sports 18 – 3 and Asianet Plus. Selected matches will also air on Sports 18 – 1, Sports 18 – 2, Sports 18 – Khel, and Star Sports 3.
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