ATK Mohun Bagan vs. Chennaiyin FC Prediction: ATK are on three game winning run

ATK Mohun Bagan and Chennaiyin FC are going head to head in the Gameweek 20 of Indian Super League at Kolkata, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on 31st March 2024. ATK are on three game winning run. Who will win this game of football at the end of 90 minutes?

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has the chance to secure their first league double over Chennaiyin FC. They previously defeated the Marina Machans 3-1 in their earlier encounter and are aiming for their fourth league double of the current campaign, having already achieved this feat against Hyderabad FC, Jamshedpur FC, and NorthEast United FC.

The Mariners have established themselves as formidable opponents at home, scoring in each of their last four matches at the Salt Lake Stadium, with multiple goals in each game. This streak is reminiscent of their previous six-game run between October and December in 2022.

With their skilled frontline, the Mariners consistently threaten the opposition, averaging 24.1 touches inside the opponent's box every 90 minutes, second only to FC Goa's 27.3.

Chennaiyin FC has conceded 28 goals in 18 matches so far, indicating a vulnerability in their defense. They can anticipate a challenging test against the Mohun Bagan Super Giant forwards in the upcoming clash.

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Coach Owen Coyle faces a pressing task in addressing Chennaiyin FC's concerning performance away from home this season. They have failed to secure a victory in their last six away matches in ISL 2023-24, suffering four defeats in the process.

Their current winless streak on the road is their longest since a stretch of seven matches between November 2018 and 2019. Additionally, Chennaiyin FC has encountered difficulties in maintaining consistency in their attacking prowess this season. They have been unable to score in nine out of their 18 games in ISL 2023-24, marking their highest number of scoreless games in a single season since 2020-21 when they had 10 such matches.

Despite these challenges, Chennaiyin FC possesses strengths that can make them formidable opponents when they play to their strengths. For instance, they lead the league in aerial duels won with 363, showcasing their dominance in the air. However, their success rate of 52.5% in aerial duels ranks second in the league, trailing behind Mohun Bagan Super Giant's 58.6%.

Nevertheless, Chennaiyin FC must undergo a transformation to rejuvenate their campaign and bolster their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

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Chennaiyin are not expected to harbor high hopes heading into their match against Mohun Bagan, a team that has been dominating their recent opponents. Despite the timing of the break possibly disrupting Mohun Bagan's momentum, they possess sufficient quality to secure a convincing victory over Chennaiyin. Additionally, Chennaiyin's inability to score in five successive away matches adds to the challenge they face.