Mohun Bagan SG to host Odisha FC in Kolkata on Thursday
League leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant seek a fourth straight win against Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant will attempt to defend their position at the top of the MG ISL table against Odisha FC in Kolkata on Thursday, according to ANI and The Tribune. The Mariners currently hold nine points from four matches, while Odisha FC has two points from three games.
Mohun Bagan enters the fixture following three consecutive wins, including a recent 2-1 victory over Punjab FC where Lee Erwin and Dejan Dražić scored. However, the team will be missing Sahal Abdul Samad due to a knee injury and Miguel Figueira.
Odisha FC welcomes back Australian striker Jamie Maclaren, who is returning from injury. Maclaren previously scored four goals in a 5-1 win for Mohun Bagan during their last meeting at the Salt Lake Stadium.
Odisha head coach TG Purushothaman noted the importance of the game, describing it as a survival match. He said the team is confident after their recent defensive improvement and a clean sheet against NorthEast United FC.
Mohun Bagan head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis stated that his side must show more aggression and concentration from the start. He added that being top of the table brings more responsibility.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST on November 5 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
