Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Kerala Blasters FC Prediction: Kerala is in impressive form

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will welcome Kerala Blasters FC in Gameweek 12 of the Indian Super League at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. Kerala is in impressive form at the moment and will be looking to win the third game in a row. Who will win? 

The Mariners have a crucial opportunity to break their recent losing streak and climb above the team currently holding a position just above them in the points table. Facing Kerala Blasters FC, a team they have an unbeaten record against, provides an ideal chance for Juan Ferrando's squad to reverse their fortunes. Kerala Blasters FC has yet to defeat the Mariners in the ISL, having lost five times and drawn once in their six encounters. Alongside Odisha FC and East Bengal FC, Kerala Blasters FC remains among the three teams that have been unable to secure a victory against the Mariners in the ISL.

Despite facing injuries in the current campaign, the Mohun Bagan Super Giant squad has showcased its quality by scoring 19 goals, surpassing the expected goals (xG) tally of 12.56 for the season. Notably, the Mariners hold the highest xG differential of +6.44 among all teams in the competition. Juan Ferrando will aim to capitalize on these statistics in the upcoming game.

Vishal Kaith (GK), Brendan Hamill, Hector Yuste, Sumit Rathi, Manvir Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Deepak Tangri, Subashish Bose, Dimitri Petratos, Kiyan Nassiri, Jason Cummings

Kerala Blasters FC are enjoying a positive streak following their impressive 2-0 victory against Mumbai City FC, even in the absence of captain Adrian Luna. Displaying no signs of rustiness, the team's forwards showcased their remarkable potential, with Dimitrios Diamantakos and Kwame Peprah each scoring a goal and setting up another. This, combined with a stellar defensive performance, has resulted in consecutive clean sheets, providing a sense of relief for Vukomanovic. The team has not conceded a goal in their last two matches, a feat not achieved since a three-game stretch in December 2014.

However, maintaining a clean sheet against the Mariners may prove challenging, as the home team has scored in each of their last 10 matches in the top tier. Ferrando's squad boasts depth, allowing him to introduce quality substitutes, resulting in 10 goals scored in the second half of matches this season.

Sachin Suresh (GK), Pritam Kotal, Milos Drincic, Marko Leskovic, Naocha Singh, Rahul KP, Danish Farooq, Vibin Mohanan, Mohammed Aimen, Kwame Peprah, Dimitrios Diamantakos

Despite Mohun Bagan playing at home and seeking to break a two-game losing streak with ample motivation, their upcoming opponents have been performing exceptionally well. Kerala Blasters are aiming for a third consecutive victory, and although their away form has been inconsistent, they are poised to secure three points by capitalizing on Mohun Bagan's recent setbacks.