Mohun Bagan SG to host Odisha FC in ISL match on Thursday
League leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant seek a fourth consecutive win against Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant will host Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday, November 5, according to The News Mill. The Mariners currently hold nine points from four matches, while Odisha FC have two points from three outings.
Mohun Bagan have won three consecutive matches, including a recent 2-1 victory over Punjab FC where Lee Erwin and Dejan Dražić scored. However, the team will be without Sahal Abdul Samad due to a knee injury and Miguel Figueira.
Odisha FC aim to secure their first win after recording back-to-back draws against Inter Kashi and NorthEast United FC. The squad welcomes back Australian striker Jamie Maclaren, who scored four goals in the previous meeting between these sides.
Mohun Bagan head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis said the team must start with more concentration and aggressiveness. He added that leading the table would make the players more responsible.
Odisha FC head coach TG Purushothaman described the fixture as a survival match and noted the need for more creativity in midfield. He expressed confidence following the team's first clean sheet against NorthEast United FC.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday.
