Coming off a stunning victory against Mohammedan SC, Hyderabad FC welcomed another Kolkata side, the Shield holders Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Balayogi Stadium.
HYD vs MBG Match Details
Date: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Time: 19:30 (IST)
Venue: GMC Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad
HYD vs MBG Match Preview
Rather unexpectedly, Hyderabad FC taught promoted side Mohammedan SC a footballing lesson in Naihati by securing a 4-0 victory with all new arrivals scoring. This was the first win for the Nawabs in seven league matches and just the second success in 30 games in all competitions. Striker signing Allan Paulista scored a brace within the first 15 minutes with center-back Sapic extending the lead in between. Right-back Parag Srivas ended all comeback stances from the host securing the final goal early in the second half. It was a dream result for Hyderabad FC who badly needed one after a disastrous season last time to prove the new ownership has put them back on track. However, the challenge will only get severe for Thangboi Singto’s team as they welcome Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant who have also turned their form around. Hyderabad FC is determined to prove their last game's result wasn't a fluke, even though they have won against the Mariners since February 2023 and lost the last three.
Despite starting the season on a rough note, Mohun Bagan managed to turn their season around with back-to-back Kolkata derby wins and most importantly keeping a clean sheet. After opening his account for his new club in the 3-0 thrashing of Mohammedan SC, Jamie Maclaren also netted in his first game facing arch-rivals East Bengal FC alongside their nemesis Dimitri Pertratos in the dominating 2-0 victory at Salt Lake. The Mariners seem to be getting accustomed to Jose Molina’s game plan now with the defence not leaking a single goal in the last two, after conceding 14 in his first six matches in charge in all competitions, bringing a lot of enthusiasm inside the squad. The pair of positive results has put Bagan third on the list although they trail leaders Bengaluru FC by six points albeit playing a game less. Molina’s side lost 3-0 to the Blues in the last away fixture but it would be a surprise if they conjure the same thing facing the 11th-placed team at Hyderabad.
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HYD vs MBG Predicted Lineups
Hyderabad FC
Lalbiakhlua Jongte; Mohammed Rafi, Alex Saji, Stefan Sapic, Parag Shrivas; Andrei Alba, Issac Vanmalsawma; Abdul Rabeeh, Cy Goddard, Ramhlunchhunga; Allan Paulista
Mohun Bagan
Vishal Kaith; Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose; Manvir Singh, Apuia, Anirudh Thapa, Liston Colaco; Greg Stewart; Jamie Maclaren
HYD vs MBG Head-to-head (Overall)
Played - 13
HFC won - 2
Drawn - 5
MBG won - 6
HYD vs MBG Head-to-head (ISL)
Played - 12
HFC won - 2
Drawn - 5
MBG won - 5
HYD vs MBG Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Jamie Maclaren
Vice-captain Pick: Greg Stewart
HYD vs MBG Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Kaith (Cr - 7.5)
DEF: Srivas (Cr - 8), Aldred (Cr - 7.5), Bose (Cr - 9)
MID: Manvir (Cr - 7.5), Alba (Cr -7), Ramhlunchhunga (Cr - 8.5), Colaco (Cr - 8.5)
FW: Goddard (Cr - 8.5), Maclaren (Cr - 8), Stewart (Cr - 8)
Vice-captain: Greg Stewart
Captain: Jamie Maclaren
Hyderabad FC vs Mohun Bagan Match Prediction
Mohun Bagan has caught wind in the sail and they will want to prove that it is for the long-term despite Hyderabad FC showing signs of reviving. We predict a 2-0 win for the Shield holders.
