FC Goa renews rivalry with Mumbai City FC at the Fatorda Stadium in the first leg of the 2023-24 ISL second semi-final.
GOA vs MUM Match Details
Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Time: 19:30 (IST)
Venue: Fatorda Stadium, Goa
GOA vs MUM Match Preview
FC Goa saw off Chennaiyin FC in the second knockout match of the ISL playoffs by beating them 2-1 with goals from Noah Sadaoui and Brandon Fernandes. Although the visitors pulled one back shortly before half-time, it did not matter for the Gaurs as they qualified for the semifinals for the sixth time and after two seasons. It is also the third semifinal in a row for their coach Manolo Marquez hoping to win silverware for FC Goa this time to add to his legacy. They have qualified for the new SAFF Club Championship next season by finishing third on the ISL table. It also produced a last-four tie against Shield runners-up Mumbai City FC with the first leg in Goa. The Gaurs are set to face a crunching challenge but carry a five-game winning streak and an unbeaten run which started with the 1-1 draw against the Islanders themselves. However, FC Goa have failed to win in the last five home games of this fixture a record which Marquez will want his side to replace on Wednesday.
Mumbai City FC came up short in defending their League Shield as they lost 2-1 to newly crowned champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the final league season. However, the Islanders will keep their head high for the performance they showed under Petr Krakty leading to the most points earned by them in an ISL season. The Islanders might have failed to continue appearing in AFC competitions but made it into the inaugural SAFF Club Championship. Additionally, Krakty’s side has the chance to win the ISL trophy for the second time to round off a fantastic season for them. Goa stands in their way in the semifinals over two legs before they could reach the showpiece so a first win over them this season will be necessary. Mumbai City leads with 10 wins in this meeting and has progressed from the last face-off in the playoffs albeit on penalties. With no losses suffered in the last six games against the Gaurs, a win will be the only thing in mind to take a fruitful advantage back home.
GOA vs MUM Recent Form (ISL)
GOA: WWWWW
MUM: WWWWL
GOA vs MUM Predicted Lineups
FC Goa
Dheeraj Singh; Seriton Fernandes, Carl McHugh, Nim Dorjee, Jay Gupta; Rowlin Borges, Borja Herrera; Boris Thangjam, Brandon Fernandes, Noah Sadaoui; Carlos Martinez
Mumbai City FC
Phurba Lachenpa; Valpuia, Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra; Van Nieff; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Apuia, Alberto Noguera, Vikram Pratap; Jorge Diaz
GOA vs MUM Head-to-head
Played - 25
FC Goa won - 7
Drawn - 7
Mumbai City won - 11
GOA vs MUM Dream11 Match Prediction
FC Goa and Mumbai City are equal in terms of quality and form so we predict a tight 1-1 draw between the sides at Fatorda.
GOA vs MUM Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Noah Sadaoui
Vice-captain Pick: Lallianzuala Chhangte
Other top picks: Brandon Fernandes, Carlos Martinez
Our top pick for the ODI vs KBFC Dream11 team is Noah Sadaoui with 10 goals and 5 assists in 20 ISL matches. The Moroccan has seven goal contributions in his last four matches.
Another top choice could be Lallianzuala Chhangte with 7 goals and 6 assists in 22 ISL matches. The Mizo winger has six goal contributions in his last four matches.
The other option could be Brandon Fernandes who has scored two goals and provided two assists in his last four matches.
GOA vs MUM Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Lachenpa (Cr - 7.5, Pts - 442)
DEF: Mishra (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 530), Bheke (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 542), Gupta (Cr - 9, Pts - 912)
MID: Chhangte (Cr - 9, Pts - 864), Brandon (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 632), McHugh (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 627), Herrera (Cr - 8, Pts - 538)
FW: Vikram (Cr - 9, Pts - 675), Martinez (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 870), Sadaoui (Cr - 9, Pts - 1155)
Vice-captain: Lallianzuala Chhangte
Captain: Noah Sadaoui
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