ISL Match Preview: Important points up for grabs as Hyderabad FC take on Mumbai City

Hyderabad FC will lock horns with Mumbai City FC in Match 108 of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season at the PJN Stadium Goa on Saturday.

Hyderabad FC are placed second in the points table with 35 points from 19 matches. Mumbai City FC, on the other hand, are placed fifth in the league with 31 points from 19 matches.

Hyderabad FC lost 3-0 to Jamshedpur FC in their last match. As a result, Jamshedpur FC extended their lead to two points at the top of the table, having played a game less than HFC.

Mumbai City lost 3-1 against Kerala Blasters FC in their last match. KBFC are now leading MCFC by two points in the race for the top four.

Both Hyderabad FC and Mumbai City FC are in need of a win if they are to achieve their respective objectives. The match has a lot at stake, hence the two teams will push for all three points.

Head to Head

Hyderabad FC and Mumbai City FC have faced each other on five occasions, out of which MCFC have won two, HFC have won one and the other two have ended in draws.

Form Guide (most recent last)

Hyderabad FC: LWWWL

Hyderabad FC have recorded three wins and two losses in their last five matches. They have lost four times in the campaign so far.

Mumbai City FC: WLWWL

Mumbai City FC have won three and lost two of their last five matches.

Team News

Mumbai City FC

In the official pre-match press conference, coach Des Buckingham revealed that Ahmed Jahouh had a sprain in his ligament and a call would be taken on him after Saturday’s training session. Mumbai City will be without Lallianzuala Chhangte and Rahul Bheke due to suspension.

Key Players

Hyderabad FC

Bartholomew Ogbeche

The striker has 17 goals in 17 matches and is the leading goal scorer in the league. His shot accuracy percentage and goal conversion rate are 47.36% and 29.82 respectively this season.

Joao Victor

The Spaniard has five goals and an assist to his name this season so far. He has been at the heart of everything for HFC. The midfielder has completed 590 passes with a passing accuracy of 81.6%.

Mumbai City FC

Igor Angulo

The striker has scored 10 goals and has assisted two goals in 18 matches. He has a shot accuracy of 46.8% and a goal conversion rate of 21.27%.

Mourtada Fall

The center-back has scored two goals from set-pieces this season. He has made 84 clearances, 31 interceptions, 30 blocks, and 29 tackles.

Key Stats

Hyderabad FC would look for a quick start

Hyderabad FC have not lost a single game this season after scoring the first goal of the match. Mumbai City FC, meanwhile, have never won a match after conceding first this season.

Hyderabad FC lethal towards the end

Hyderabad FC have scored the second-most number of goals (9) in the final 15 minutes of the matches this season.

Match timings and telecast details

Match: Hyderabad FC vs Mumbai City FC

Date: March 05, 2022

Venue: PJN Stadium, Margao, Goa

Kick-off time: 9:30 pm IST

Telecast: Star Sports Network

Online Streaming: Disney+Hotstar and JioTV.