Indian football fans will witness an exciting match as the second Maharashtra derby will be played at Mumbai. This derby has always been a high scoring game and both teams will seek superiority over the other. Mumbai City is aware of that a win in this fixture can take them in the top four and they will be in a good position to qualify for the play-off. Meanwhile, FC Pune City will put everything in this game to grab all the three points which will lift them to the top of the table.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS (W1 D0 L2)
Mumbai CIty thumped FC Pune City 5-0 in their first ever derby game hosted in Mumbai, last season. However, Stallions took the revenge by defeating Mumbai 2-0 in the return fixture. FC Pune City also won their home game this season with the scoreline of 3-1.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS (W1 D0 L2)
Mumbai CIty thumped FC Pune City 5-0 in their first ever derby game hosted in Mumbai, last season. However, Stallions took the revenge by defeating Mumbai 2-0 in the return fixture. FC Pune City also won their home game this season with the scoreline of 3-1.
PREDICTION: Mumbai City FC 2-1 FC Pune City
Form Guide (Last 5 matches)
Mumbai City FC: W-W-W-L-D
FC Pune City: L-W-D-L-D
This is an important fixture for both teams as it is not just about claiming a supremacy over the other in Maharashtra Derby but the winner of this derby will also be in a very favorable position to qualify for the play-off. Mumbai as well as Pune both will display their mettle to get all the three points. Predicting a winner in this crucial game is a difficult task as the game can take a turn at any moment. Though, Mumbai City FC will have a slight advantage of home fixture and home fans, In-form Mumbai attackers will also pose a constant threat to Pune's backline throughout the game. Mumbai City will look to replicate a similar performances of last year where they smashed Pune by 5-0 at home. However, FC Pune City will look to take positives from thr previous game where they stole a point against FC Goa after scoring an equalizer at the last minute. The Stallions would also look to mark their first win after going three winless back to back games.
KEY PLAYERS:
Mumbai City FC: Sunil Chhetri, Piquioone and Benachour
FC Pune City: Adrian Mutu, Sanli and Zokora
Catch the live action of Maharashtra Derby at 7 pm (IST)
Form Guide (Last 5 matches)
Mumbai City FC: W-W-W-L-D
FC Pune City: L-W-D-L-D
This is an important fixture for both teams as it is not just about claiming a supremacy over the other in Maharashtra Derby but the winner of this derby will also be in a very favorable position to qualify for the play-off. Mumbai as well as Pune both will display their mettle to get all the three points. Predicting a winner in this crucial game is a difficult task as the game can take a turn at any moment. Though, Mumbai City FC will have a slight advantage of home fixture and home fans, In-form Mumbai attackers will also pose a constant threat to Pune's backline throughout the game. Mumbai City will look to replicate a similar performances of last year where they smashed Pune by 5-0 at home. However, FC Pune City will look to take positives from thr previous game where they stole a point against FC Goa after scoring an equalizer at the last minute. The Stallions would also look to mark their first win after going three winless back to back games.
KEY PLAYERS:
Mumbai City FC: Sunil Chhetri, Piquioone and Benachour
FC Pune City: Adrian Mutu, Sanli and Zokora
Catch the live action of Maharashtra Derby at 7 pm (IST)