Mumbai City FC want to head to the top of the ISL table with a win over playoff hopeful Chennaiyin FC in Chennai.
CHN vs MUM Match Details
Date: Friday, 23 February 2024
Time: 19:30 (IST)
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
CHN vs MUM Match Preview
A sublime finish from left-back Aakash Sangwan gave a 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC against Southern rivals Kerala Blasters and brought his team back in the mix for the playoffs. It was the first win in the league for the Marina Machans since December last year. The win also came after three consecutive losses with no goals scored in that period. Able to recover from the slump, Owen Coyle will want his side now to build some momentum to reach the top six with seven games to go. Chennaiyin welcome third place Mumbai City next who have lost just twice on the road in two seasons. The last time the home side triumphed in this meeting was back in February 2020 during Coyle’s first stint at the club. Hence, there is a chance to rewrite history to reduce the gap with the playoff spot to just a point momentarily.
On the other hand, Mumbai City will aim for a ninth consecutive win over Chennaiyin FC in all competitions and stretch their unbeaten streak to 11 matches to gain the top spot. Picking up a sublime 2-0 win over Bengaluru FC at home with Vikram Pratap scoring twice, the Islanders have ignited their charge for ISL Shield defence. Another win will get them level with leaders Odisha FC who play second-placed Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Saturday. Mumbai will be facing another contender in FC Goa, level on points in fourth, next week so maintaining their winning streak will be important. With a youthful team, Petr Kratky’s side overcame Chennaiyin FC’s challenge in the Super Cup last month so they will be beaming with confidence.
Recent Form (all competitions)
CFC: WLLWD
MUM: WWLLW
Recent Form (ISL)
CFC: WLLLW
MUM: WWLWL
CHN vs MUM Predicted Lineups
Chennaiyin FC
Debjit Majumder; Sarthak Golui, Ryan Edwards, Lazar Cirkovic, Aakash Sangwan; Jiteshwor Singh, Ayush Adhikari;Farukh Choudhary, Rafael Crivellaro,Rahim Ali; Joran Murray
Mumbai City FC
Phurba Lachenpa; Valpuia, Rahul Bheke, Tiri, Akash Mishra; Alberto Noguera, Van Nieff, Apuia; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Vikram Pratap; Iker Guarrotxena
CHN vs MUM Head-to-Head (all competitions)
Played - 22
CFC won - 6
Drawn - 3
MUM won - 13
CHN vs MUM Head-to-Head (ISL)
Played - 19
CFC won - 6
Drawn - 3
MUM won - 10
CHN vs MUM Dream11 Match Prediction
Mumbai City are expected to secure all three points in the away game against Chennaiyin FC.
CHN vs MUM Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Rafael Crivellaro
Vice-captain Pick: Lallianzuala Chhangte
Others: Iker Guarrotxena, Vikram Pratap, Jordan Murray
Our top picks for the CFC vs MUM Dream11 Team are Rafael Crivellaro and Lallianzuala Chhangte with a combination of five goals and nine assists in ISL this season.
CHN vs MUM Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Debjit (Cr - 8, Pts - 247)
DEF: Bheke (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 362), Tiri (Cr - 8, Pts - 322), Edwards (Cr - 8, Pts - 256),
MID: Chhangte (Cr - 9, Pts - 349), Crivellaro (Cr - 9, Pts - 539), Apuia (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 395), Noguera (Cr - 8, Pts - 126)
FW: Vikram (Cr - 7.5, Pts - 295), Murray (Cr - 9, Pts - 530), Guarrotxena (Cr - 6, Pts - 116)
Captain: Rafael Crivellaro
Vice-captain: Lallianzuala Chhangte
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