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The best of attacking football in India can be witnessed at the Mumbai Football Arena this Friday as Mumbai City takes on FC Goa in the Hero ISL.
Mumbai City has been the surprise package in ISL this season. The Islanders are just behind Bengaluru FC on the points table, with 27 points from 13 games.
Coming after defeating BFC, Mumbai Cty would be very high on confidence, which would give them a superiority while facing Goa.
As most other seasons, FC Goa has been the ambassador of attacking football in the Indian league. The usual storyline has been repeated this time too, with Goa scoring 27 goals, but conceding 17. The team managed by Sergio Lobera is currently at the 4th position with 21 points. Though the side drew with Jamshedpur FC in the previous fixture, the Gaurs wouldn't be looking for anything less than 3 points at Mumbai. If the defensive lapses get worked on, FC Goa might be going into another playoff smoothly.
ALSO SEE: ISL Schedule | ISL Results | ISL Points Table
Mumbai City vs FC Goa: Match Information
Date: 1 February 2019
Kickoff: 7:30 PM IST
Live Stream: Star Sports Network and Hotstar
Live commentary: Mumbai City vs FC Goa Live Score | Commentary and Updates
Venue: Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai
Mumbai City vs FC Goa: Team News
Mumbai City
Joyner Lourenco is the only man injured in the Mumbai City squad. The manager might not be making any changes to the lineup that defeated Bengaluru FC a few days back.
FC Goa
FC Goa does not have any injuries or suspensions on paper, which will act vital for the team. The coach will have all the options available to meet the danger from the Islanders.
Mumbai City vs FC Goa: Probable Lineups
Mumbai City (4-3-2-1): Amrinder Singh, Sauvik Chakrabarti, Lucian Goian, Anwar Ali, Subhasish Bose, Arnold Issoko, Milan Singh, Raynier Fernandes, Paulo Machado, Modou Sougou, Rafael Bastos
FC Goa (4-2-3-1): Mohammed Nawaz, Seriton Fernandes, Mourtada Fall, Chinglensana Singh, Mandar Rao Desai, Ahmed Jahouh, Edu Bedia, Lenny Rodrigues, Hugo Boumous, Brandon Fernandes, Ferran Corominas
Mumbai City vs FC Goa: Form Guide
Mumbai City: W-W-D-W-W
FC Goa: D-W-L-D-L
Mumbai City vs FC Goa: Head-to-Head
Mumbai City: 3
FC Goa: 3
Draw: 3
Mumbai City vs FC Goa: Key Players
Mumbai City
Mumbai City does have a good combination working between its foreign recruits Rafael Bastos and Modou Sougou. Sougou has scored 9 goals and remained the spearhead in attack for the Mumbaikars. Bastos too has contributed well with 3 goals and 3 assists, offering valuable support to his striking partner. The outstanding form of both the players has offered good depth for Costa in selecting the lineup.
FC Goa
FC Goa hasn't had some good game days recently. Having just one win from the last 5 games, the Gaurs would depend on Ferran Corominas and Edu Bedia for a positive result at Mumbai. While Coro has been scoring goals at the attacking end, Bedia has been good at his midfield duties. Coro has scored 10 goals from 13 matches and Bedia has 5 nettings along with 3 assists. The midfielder's passing accuracy of 83% will also be very key in Goa's plans.
Mumbai City vs FC Goa: Predictions
It will be surely an interesting and attacking game when the top two teams in terms of goals scored come against each other. FC Goa will have the armour to give Mumbai City some very hard time, but will still be doubtful on their ability to overcome the Mumbai side. The whistle will be blown with Mumbai City as the favourites, trying to grab back their table topper position.
Predicted Score - Mumbai City 2:0 FC Goa
