Dominant position, unbeaten run, home advantage and past victory against DFC make Mohammedan Sporting Club favorites.
I-League Match Prediction Mohammedan Sporting Club vs. Delhi Football Club, Apr 13
Table of Contents
- 1 Match Details
- 2 Probable Starting 11
- 3 Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches
- 4 Teams Recent Performance
- 5 Topscorers Statistics in I-League 2023/2024
- 6 General Statistics
- 7 Mohammedan Sporting Club vs. Delhi Football Club: Winning Prediction
- 8 I-League Table on 09/04/2024
- 9 Report About Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium
- 10 About I-League
Match Details
Teams: Mohammedan Sporting Club vs. Delhi Football Club
Stadium: Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium, Naihati, India
Series: I-League
Hours of play: 18:00
Match day: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Probable Starting 11
Mohammedan Sporting Club
- GK: Phurba Lachenpa (Reliable presence in goal)
- DEF: Sufian Khan, Akashdeep Singh, Moinuddin Khan, Vishal Krishnan (Strong defensive line)
- MID: Sanju Pradhan (Captain), Brandon Vanlalremdika, Abhishek Ambekar, Yuta Suzuki (Creative midfielders)
- FW: Marcus Joseph (Top scorer), Pedro Manzi (Another goal-scoring option)
Delhi Football Club
- GK: Kamaljit Singh (Regular starter)
- DEF: Shubham Sarangi, Gaurav Shankar, Kean Lewis, Pritam Singh (Assuming no injuries)
- MID: Vikrant Sharma, Sriram Ramesh (Central midfield duo), Shakhil Reddy, Luis Santana (Wingers)
- FW: Brandon van van Linden, Ashutosh Mehta (Top scorer for Delhi)
Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/11/10 | Delhi FC | 1 – 2 | Mohammedan |
Teams Recent Performance
Last 5 Games of Mohammedan Sporting Club
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/24 | I-L | Mohammedan | 3 – 2 | Churchill Brothers |
| 17/03/24 | I-L | NEROCA | 0 – 2 | Mohammedan |
| 23/03/24 | I-L | Real Kashmir | 0 – 0 | Mohammedan |
| 30/03/24 | I-L | Mohammedan | 1 – 1 | Inter Kashi |
| 06/04/24 | I-L | Shillong Lajong | 1 – 2 | Mohammedan |
| 13/04/24 | I-L | Mohammedan | 15:30 | Delhi FC |
Last 5 Games of Delhi Football Club
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/03/24 | I-L | Delhi FC | 0 – 2 | Inter Kashi |
| 17/03/24 | I-L | Real Kashmir | 1 – 1 | Delhi FC |
| 23/03/24 | I-L | Gokulam Kerala | 0 – 2 | Delhi FC |
| 28/03/24 | I-L | Delhi FC | 3 – 1 | Shillong Lajong |
| 05/04/24 | I-L | Rajasthan United | 3 – 6 | Delhi FC |
Topscorers Statistics in I-League 2023/2024
Mohammedan Sporting Club
| Player | Goals | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| E. HernΓ‘ndez | 13 | 0 |
| L. Fanai | 5 | 0 |
| D. Lalhlansanga | 5 | 0 |
| A. GΓ³mez | 3 | 0 |
| M. Kasimov | 3 | 1 |
Delhi Football Club
| Player | Goals | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| SΓ©rgio Barboza | 12 | 3 |
| Aroldinho | 4 | 0 |
| Hudson Dias | 3 | 1 |
| B. Gagandeep | 3 | 0 |
| G. Rawat | 3 | 0 |
General Statistics
| Mohammedan | Delhi FC | |||||
| Total | Home | Away | Total | Home | Away | |
| Rank | 1 | 6 | ||||
| Matches played | 23 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Wins | 15 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Draws | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Goals for | 43 | 26 | 17 | 41 | 19 | 22 |
| Goals against | 19 | 13 | 6 | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Points | 52 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Clean sheets | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Avg. goals scored p/m | 1.87 | 2.36 | 1.42 | 1.78 | 1.58 | 2 |
| Avg. goals conceded p/m | 0.83 | 1.18 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 1.67 | 1.73 |
| Avg. time 1st goal scored | 33m | 25m | 41m | 45m | 63m | 25m |
| Avg. time 1st goal conced. | 49m | 50m | 48m | 39m | 43m | 33m |
| Failed to score | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Biggest victory | 6 – 0 | 6 – 0 | 2 – 0 | 5 – 1 | 3 – 1 | 5 – 1 |
| Biggest defeat | 0 – 3 | 0 – 3 | – | 0 – 2 | 0 – 2 | 0 – 2 |
Mohammedan Sporting Club vs. Delhi Football Club: Winning Prediction
Factors favoring Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC)
- Dominant League Position: MSC currently holds the top spot in the I-League, showcasing consistent performance throughout the season. DFC sits in a distant 6th place.
- Unbeaten Streak: MSC boasts a lengthy unbeaten run, indicating a solid defensive structure and offensive prowess.
- Head-to-Head Advantage: In their previous encounter this season, MSC secured a victory over DFC.
- Home Turf Advantage: Playing at their home stadium, Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium, provides MSC with familiarity and potential support from the crowd, giving them a psychological edge.
However, consider these factors for DFC
- Recent Winning Streak: Despite their lower standing, DFC has a recent winning streak which shouldn’t be overlooked. They might pull off an upset if they capitalize on any weaknesses in MSC’s play.
- Reduced Pressure for MSC: Having already secured the title, MSC might have a slight dip in motivation compared to earlier matches. DFC could potentially exploit this.
Prediction
While DFC’s recent form holds some promise, the weight of evidence leans heavily towards Mohammedan Sporting Club. Their dominant position, unbeaten run, home advantage, and past victory against DFC make them the clear favorites. However, football is full of surprises, and DFC shouldn’t be entirely written off.
Based on the analysis, Mohammedan Sporting Club is likely to win the match.
I-League Table on 09/04/2024
| # | Team | MP | D | P* |
| 1 | Mohammedan | 23 | 24 | 52 |
| 2 | Sreenidi Deccan | 23 | 27 | 45 |
| 3 | Inter Kashi | 24 | 6 | 41 |
| 4 | Real Kashmir | 23 | 20 | 40 |
| 5 | Gokulam Kerala | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| 6 | Delhi FC | 23 | 2 | 32 |
| 7 | Shillong Lajong | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| 8 | Churchill Brothers | 23 | 2 | 30 |
| 9 | Aizawl | 22 | 1 | 25 |
| 10 | Rajasthan United | 23 | -16 | 25 |
| 11 | Namdhari | 23 | -14 | 24 |
| 12 | NEROCA | 23 | -35 | 14 |
| 13 | TRAU | 22 | -33 | 13 |
* MP – Matches Played; D – Goal Difference; P – Points.
Report About Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium
The Bankimanjali Stadium, also commonly known as Naihati Stadium, is a football stadium located in the municipality of Naihati in the North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The stadium is named after Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, a renowned Indian writer and it is owned by the Naihati Municipality. The stadium was opened in 2019.
The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 spectators. It has hosted games of the Calcutta Football League, IFA Shield, I-League, and Durand Cup. It is the official ground of the friendly club tournament Naihati Gold Cup.
About I-League
The I-League is the menβs second-tier of the Indian football league system. It was founded in 2007 as the successor to the National Football League, with the first season starting in November 2007. The competition was launched as Indiaβs first-ever top-tier professional football league with the aim to increase the player pool for the India national team.
Currently, the I-League is contested by 13 clubs. The winners get promoted to the Indian Super League. The I-League operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the I-League 2. Since the inception of the I-League, a total of seven clubs have been crowned champions. Dempo has won the most titles in league history, being crowned champions three times.
The I-League was formed after the 2006β07 NFL season. The leagueβs first season consisted of eight teams from the previous NFL campaign and two teams from the 2nd Division to form a 10-team league. The league announced a change in their foreign-player restrictions with the new rule being that all the clubs could sign four foreigners β three non-Asian and one which must be Asian.
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