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In the 2024-25 season of the Indian Super League (ISL), the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata will host a highly anticipated clash between Mohammedan SC and Mumbai City FC on Sunday.

 

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams in the league, adding an extra layer of excitement to the match.

 

Mumbai City FC enters this encounter in strong form, especially when it comes to facing new opponents in the ISL. They have won their last four matches against teams they have not faced before and boast a solid record in Kolkata, having lost only once in nine games.

 

This impressive form has made them one of the favourites heading into this fixture.

 

In contrast, Mohammedan SC is still searching for their first home win of the season. Despite five attempts at home, they have not been able to secure a victory, with four losses and one draw.

 

Their struggles are further compounded by their inability to keep a clean sheet in front of their home crowd, which has hampered their ability to compete consistently at home.

 

The game presents an interesting clash of narratives. On one side, Mumbai City FC is looking to continue their pursuit of consistency against unfamiliar teams, while Mohammedan SC is desperate to turn their home fortunes around and secure their first win at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan this season.

 

Mohammedan SC's head coach, Andrey Chernyshov, has emphasised the importance of focusing on the preparation and training of his players, rather than external factors. "For me, it’s very important to work on the ground with the players, train them well, make them ready for the matches. Other than that, the outside noise is not interesting for me," Chernyshov explained.

 

His approach shows a dedication to improving the team’s performance through hard work and focus, with the hope that this will translate into results on the field.

 

On the other hand, Mumbai City FC’s head coach, Petr Kratky, is confident that his team’s strong form will soon translate into better goal-scoring opportunities. Despite some difficulties in front of goal, Kratky believes the team is on the verge of finding their rhythm.

 

"We have done a lot of good work this season, so we just need to take belief from that. As we start scoring goals, the confidence will get up. I feel like we are on a threshold where it is going to happen soon," he said. Kratky’s belief in his team’s work ethic and potential shows his optimism for the future.