Mohammedan SC vs Hyderabad FC Prediction: Both teams are at the bottom of the table

Mohammedan SC will host Hyderabad FC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata in the Indian Super League for game week 6. Both teams are at the bottom of the table. Who will be the winner after 90 minutes?

Mohammedan SC would be more than eager to bounce back from their latest defeat to Kerala Blasters, who saw a lead slip and were also somewhat frustrated by the refereeing decisions. The Head Coach has emphasized improving on concentration and discipline not to let leads slip away once they are in a winning position. Mohammedan SC will host Hyderabad FC at home and hope to collect the three points at stake which would send them uphill in the table, though they also very well know Hyderabad would be a very challenging task this season.

Statistically, Mohammedan SC have been quite good at ball possession at 46.4% but must improve in better chances created as their corner count per game has been ridiculously low at 2.6 and shot conversion rate which has put a modest count on their tally at three. Those to lead the attack will be players like Fanai, Gomez, and Kasimov who have each scored once. On the defensive front, Mohammedan SC has had intent with solid clearances at 18.4 per game and tackles at 13 per game. But they will need much more of that to stop Hyderabad FC's stronger attacking machinery. This promises to be an interesting match wherein Mohammedan SC will be looking to seize home advantage while ironing out recent lapses from defense to secure a much-needed win.

P Chettri (GK); Z Ralte, G Bora, F Ogier, V Chhakcchak (Defenders); L Fanai, A Wahengbam, M Kasimov, B Singh (Midfielders); Franca, A Gomez (Forward)

Hyderabad FC is looking better despite the narrow 2-1 loss at the hands of Jamshedpur FC. Though the result was against them, Nizams were competitive on the field, and they might carry the momentum into the clash with Mohammedan SC. Whereas the home side takes all the confidence and quality one could ask for, Hyderabad will be motivated to challenge them and get some vital points.

The Nizams have built up a sound defense. That was reflected in the clearances, as many as 21 per game and 3.5 saves per game. On the other hand, their offense was nowhere near that good with just one goal, and it was Cy Goddard who had netted one against Jamshedpur. They possess the ball around 44.8% and took 11.5 shots per game; thus, they must be clinical at the opponent's end. Hyderabad, while not focusing much on defense with 14 tackles and 8.5 interceptions per game, seems to present a disciplined and resilient game that they will have to channel fully against a desperate Mohammedan side.

It promises to be a challenge of Hyderabad's increasing defensive muscle against the more seasoned squad of Mohammedan SC, with all players available for this match.

A Singh (GK); L D Cunha, A Saji, S Sapic, M Rafi (Defenders); Al Alba, L Rodrigues; A Rabeeh, C Goddard, Ramhlunchhunga (Midfielders); A Miranda (Forward)

The tie is expected to be quite a tight contest as Hyderabad FC as well as Mohammedan SC are willing to move higher up in the table, and would be a pretty fiercely contested one. Thereby, both teams face the same problems, the attacking line not going consistently and leakage at the back so that no team can truly go ahead. Hyderabad has had some defensive solidity only now, but the attacks do not click. Mohammedan SC have not worked on the attack solidity either.

So, all things considered, a low-scoring draw is like to happen. The approach on both parts of the field is likely to be wary, mainly on the defense aspect. And will also make them play not wanting to give more costly error than they receive in their attempts to balance their problems of scoring with that of defending and amassing an important point in the process. So a 1-1 or even 0-0 score will be feasible.