Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa Prediction: Goa are inconsistent over the course of ISL 2022-23

Mumbai City FC will welcome FC Goa in the eighth game week of the Indian Super League at Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai. The home team are on a winning run and Goa were beaten in their last game against Bengaluru. Who will win this crucial tie?

Mumbai is on an upward trajectory in the ISL. They won the last game against a dull Northeast United side and were impressive in their 3-1 victory. They are sitting comfortably in the first spot of the table with 18 points out of a possible 24. Mumbai is yet to lose a game in this ISL and they will be hoping to have the same consistency going into the busy part of the calendar. 

Phurba Lachenpa (GK); Rahul Bheke, Rostyn Griffiths, Mehtab Singh, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy; Ahmed Jahouh, Lalengmawia Ralte; Bipin Singh, Greg Stewart, Lallianzuala Chhangte; Jorge Pereyra Diaz.

Goa was one of the top contenders for the ISL trophy since the start of this year's championship. They have done fairly well but they find themselves sitting in the fifth position with four wins. They were not able to take the victory at their home against an average Bengaluru side. They need more consistency across from the players across all departments. A win over the league leaders will definitely help in getting the season right back on track.

Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem (GK); Seriton Fernandes, Anwar Ali, Marc Valiente, Aibanbha Dohling; Edu Bedia, Ayush Dev Chhetri; Redeem Tlang, Iker Guarrotxena, Brandon Fernandes; Noah Sadaoui.

We are expecting a very even game in terms of quality. Goa can and need to turn up in this game. Mumbai is the favourite on paper with an excellent run this season. Mumbai is clinical in front of the goal which has been their superpower this season. We expect Mumbai to edge this one once again. Also, we can expect more than 2.5 goals in the game as both sides are pretty good at putting the ball at the back of the goal.