Delhi Dynamos will be on the look for another winning run after a stalemate in their last game, as they host Mumbai City FC. The Lions will be approach this fixture with full of confidence and high morale as they are aware that even a draw can put them on the top of the table. However, they will be seeking a win to be secured on the top with 2 points margin. Mumbai City, meanwhile, will look to overcome their heavy defeat 1-4 at their against Atletico de Kolkata. Mumbai City will travel to Delhi for the first time after hosting five back to back games. The Islanders will hope to replicate their home results in the away fixtures.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS (W1 D0 L2)
Mumbai City have a narrow dominance over Delhi in this Metro Derby, The Lions have faced Mumbai thrice in which they have lost two games and won one. Delhi failed to score in both the away games losing (0-1 and 0-2). However, they have thumped Mumbai City at their home with a 4-1 win last season. Delhi Dynamos will draw the inspiration from their last season's result against Mumbai City FC.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS (W1 D0 L2)
Mumbai City have a narrow dominance over Delhi in this Metro Derby, The Lions have faced Mumbai thrice in which they have lost two games and won one. Delhi failed to score in both the away games losing (0-1 and 0-2). However, they have thumped Mumbai City at their home with a 4-1 win last season. Delhi Dynamos will draw the inspiration from their last season's result against Mumbai City FC.
PREDICTION: Delhi Dynamos FC 1-0 Mumbai City FC
Delhi Dynamos FC so far: L-W-W-W-L-W-D
Mumbai City FC so far: L-D-L-W-W-W-L
It is only their second home game for the Lions this season, and with one win and one draw they are undefeated at their home in both the games, Delhi Dynamos will hope to continue this unbeaten run as they welcome Mumbai City FC. With the home advantage and a chance to go at the top, Delhi will play aggressive football causing more problems to the leaky defense of Mumbai City FC. The Lions can also look for a cleansheet in this home fixture as they have the best defense so far with only six goals conceded in seven games, which is the lowest in the league. However, Mumbai City can hope for some points on a trip to Delhi as they can take an advantage of Delhi's attacking troubles and may capitalise on that. An away win is the best possible way to overcome a heavy defeat of 1-4. Though, Anelka's men would atleast look for a draw and return back with a point. Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri can be an influential figure in this game as he is in top form and also the top scorer of the league with 6 goals in 5 games.
KEY PLAYERS:
Delhi Dynamos: Malouda, Richard Gadze and Riise
Mumbai City FC: Sunil Chhetri, Piquionne and Sony Norde
MANAGER PRE-MATCH TALKS:
"It’s [Mumbai] a good team. But our goal is to go ahead of Pune. It’s very important for us to win tomorrow so that we can top the table. But Mumbai is a great team": Delhi Dynamos FC marquee player-cum-coach Roberto Carlos
"Tomorrow is a very big game for us. First second leg [Mumbai beat Delhi 2-0 last month]. We want to find the best combination. We have never won an away game. We want to take the three points. We have nothing else in our mind. Tomorrow’s game is very important": Mumbai City FC assistant coach Oscar Bruzon
Catch the live action of Metro Derby at 7 pm (IST)
Delhi Dynamos FC so far: L-W-W-W-L-W-D
Mumbai City FC so far: L-D-L-W-W-W-L
It is only their second home game for the Lions this season, and with one win and one draw they are undefeated at their home in both the games, Delhi Dynamos will hope to continue this unbeaten run as they welcome Mumbai City FC. With the home advantage and a chance to go at the top, Delhi will play aggressive football causing more problems to the leaky defense of Mumbai City FC. The Lions can also look for a cleansheet in this home fixture as they have the best defense so far with only six goals conceded in seven games, which is the lowest in the league. However, Mumbai City can hope for some points on a trip to Delhi as they can take an advantage of Delhi's attacking troubles and may capitalise on that. An away win is the best possible way to overcome a heavy defeat of 1-4. Though, Anelka's men would atleast look for a draw and return back with a point. Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri can be an influential figure in this game as he is in top form and also the top scorer of the league with 6 goals in 5 games.
KEY PLAYERS:
Delhi Dynamos: Malouda, Richard Gadze and Riise
Mumbai City FC: Sunil Chhetri, Piquionne and Sony Norde
MANAGER PRE-MATCH TALKS:
"It’s [Mumbai] a good team. But our goal is to go ahead of Pune. It’s very important for us to win tomorrow so that we can top the table. But Mumbai is a great team": Delhi Dynamos FC marquee player-cum-coach Roberto Carlos
"Tomorrow is a very big game for us. First second leg [Mumbai beat Delhi 2-0 last month]. We want to find the best combination. We have never won an away game. We want to take the three points. We have nothing else in our mind. Tomorrow’s game is very important": Mumbai City FC assistant coach Oscar Bruzon
Catch the live action of Metro Derby at 7 pm (IST)