They have struggled in terms of scoring, having netted only five goals in this fixture and averaging 0.56 goals per game, their second-lowest against any opponent they have faced multiple times in the competition. East Bengal FC’s form has also been patchy, registering two wins in their last five games, which has seen them placed at the 11th place in the points table.
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Mohun Bagan Super Giant are sitting comfortably at the top of the table, boasting an impressive record of 22 goals scored against East Bengal FC. Their attacking unit, led by Dimitrios Petratos, Manvir Singh, Liston Colaco, Jamie Maclaren, and Jason Cummings has been one of the most relentless in the league, with a goal-scoring average of 2.4 goals per game against their city rivals, their second-highest against any opponent.
Additionally, the Mariners have been solid defensively, with their total goals conceded against East Bengal FC (5) being the least they have given away against any team with whom they have played at least twice. With both teams eyeing important points, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will be looking to maintain their unbeaten streak, while East Bengal FC will be hoping to break their arch-rivals’ stronghold and avoid another loss.
Key Players & Milestones
Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s Dimitrios Petratos has scored four goals in this fixture, the most by any player in the history of this rivalry in the ISL. If he scores in this game, it will mark his highest goal tally against any opponent in the ISL. East Bengal FC’s Dimitrios Diamantakos has scored in three of his five meetings against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with four goals to his name. The forward, however, has scored thrice and assisted once this season.
In the ongoing ISL season, Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s duo of Manvir Singh and Liston Colaco have recorded the highest and second-highest number of touches in the opposition box among Indian players, with 58 and 57 touches, respectively. For East Bengal FC, Vishnu Puthiya leads in this category with 55 touches in the opposition box.
