Indian Super League: GameWeek 16
Stadium: Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai
19th January 2023
Mumbai City FC will welcome NorthEast United FC in the 19th game week of the Indian Super League at Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai. The top-of-the-table team will battle it out against bottom of the table team. Who will win this tie?
Get Your Welcome Bonus!Mumbai City FC Form
Mumbai has exceeded all expectations this season so far. They are not only the top team in the entire competition, they are yet to lose a game this season. They have scored 41 goals and conceded only 13 so far. They are moving closer to the ISL shield and have a chance to go to AFC competitions. A game against Highlanders could not have come at a better time for Mumbai. They are coming off a 1-0 victory against ATK Mohun Bagan, making it their ninth consecutive victory of the season. They will be looking to get their tenth against North East.
Mumbai City FC Predicted lineup
Phurba Lachenpa; Rahul Bheke, Mourtada Fall, Mehtab Singh, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy; Ahmed Jahouh, Lalengmawia Ralte; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Greg Stewart, Bipin Singh; and Jorge Pereyra Diaz.
NorthEast United FC Form
Northeast has not performed to its potential this season. They have 12 defeats to their name in 14 games. The Highlanders were down and out in the last game against Goa but their persistent nature helped them to level the game with a scoreline of 2-2. They are struggling on both sides of the ground scoring 13 goals and conceding 37 in the process. They are sitting at the bottom of the table but have shown resilience in recent weeks. getting a result against Mumbai will be tough for the Highlanders but they will be looking to play to their strengths.
NorthEast United FC's possible lineup
Mirshad Michu; Joe Zoherliana, Alex Saji, Aaron Evans, Hira Mondal; Romain Philippoteaux, Sehnaj Singh, Pragyan Gogoi; Kule Mbombo, Jordan Wilmar, and Jithin MS.
Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa expert tips
NUFC has improved a lot since the arrival of the new coach. They have played a better brand of football. Mumbai is playing at a whole other level at the moment. Mumbai is in the better spot and is going as favourites to win the game. We expect plenty of goals in this game.