The 2020-21 Indian Premier League (ISL) season kicks off at GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa, Friday evening with the Kerala Blasters face off against ATK Mohun Bagan.For the "guest" team in this first match, this is the beginning of a new chapter, as the offseason saw the merger of the English international champion ATK, defending the English Premier League champions ATK, and defending first league champion Mohun Bagan.In this unparalleled season, to be played behind closed doors in Goa, the ISL has been raised by the engravings of two giants from Kolkata. Mohun Bagan merged with ATK, while East Bengal was purchased by Shree Cement and relocated to ISL.This match also has an interesting angle, on Kerala Blasters coach Kibo Vicuna. Last season, Spaniard led Mohun Pagan to win his first I-League title in five years, with a thrilling streak in which he lost just one game.On the other hand, Sandesh Jhingan, who signed with ATK Mohun Bagan in his off-season, is facing a team that he played for in ISL for five years. Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Pagan head to head onThis is the first match for ATK Mohun Bagan in its current form and it has been said that previous ATK FC records will not be carried over to this club.With the core of ATK Mohun Bagan being the same as ATK last year, it will be important to note that they lost their two league matches to Kerala Blasters last season.On opening day in Kochi, Bartholomew Ojpichi a double gave the Kerala Blasters a 2--1 victory as they won 1-0 at Salt Lake Stadium thanks to a goal from Halicharan Narzari. Kerala Blasters Team vs ATK Mohun Bagan NewsKerala Blasters is expected to rest four players throughout the season, with Nishu Kumar taking on a new role as right back. Giselle Carneiro has been named one of the team leaders, so he is sure to start as a left-back.Costa Namueno Baccari will accompany Connie in defense and is expected to protect the four Vicente Gómez at the back, in his role in defensive midfield.The connection between players such as Sahl Abdul Samad, Facundo Pereira, and Gary Hopper will be key to the Kerala Blasters season, and they will look forward to starting this game right away.For ATK Mohun Bagan, Antonio Lopez Habas is expected to maintain the order he played last year, with most of the same staff members from the title-winning ATK team.Terry and Sandesh Jingan will make up three at the bottom alongside Pritam Kotal, with Subhashish Bose and Prabber Das providing a view of the wings.The strike partnership between David Williams and Roy Krishna caused fear in the other teams last season, and those two teams will be keen to continue this year. Predicted XI Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan Kerala Blasters expected an 11th (4-3-3) to be Albino Gomes; Nishu Kumar, Bakary Kone, Costa Nhamoinesu, Jessel Carneiro; Vicente Gomez, Jeakson Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad; Facundo Pereyra, Rahul KP, Gary HooperPredicted Mohun Pagan XI (3-4-1-2 Arindam Bhattacharya; Pritam Kotal, Sandesh Jhingan, Tiri; Prabir Das, Pronay Halder, Carl McHugh, Subhasish Bose; Javi Hernandez; David Williams, Roy KrishnaKerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan With the pre-season cut short, it wasn't very easy for Vicuña to train his methods on a new team as well, pretty much. ATK Mohun Bagan has the advantage of continuity in terms of his coach and a large part of his team. Therefore, we are expecting a sailor's narrow victory in this game.Prediction: Kerala Blasters 1-2 ATK Mohun BaganAlso Read: Brazil beats Uruguay 2-0 to stay top of qualifying group
Football events continue during the weekdays in Indian Super League (ISL) as ATK Mohun Bagan faces Odisha FC at Goa Fatorda Stadium. The games are being held behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 situation in the country.ATK Mohun Bagan previewATK Mohun Pagan is in high spirits after scoring two successive victories with his final victory over fierce rivals SC East Bengal. ATKMB striker Roy Krishna was in great shape after scoring twice in two matches.Mohun Pagan, the ATK defense, kept a straight clean sheet with seasoned activists Sandesh Jingan, Terry and Pritam Kotal serving as a three-man baseline. Midfielders Javi Hernandez and Carl McHugh were ordered to play from midfield.Coach Antonio Habas has several options in the midfield with players like Edo Garcia, Jaish Rani, Subhashish Boss and Prabber Das to increase the creativity behind the attack.Odisha FC PreviewOdisha FC hasn't scored any wins in the competition yet. After starting to lose to Hyderabad FC in their first game in ISL 2020-21, they drew 2-2 against Jamshedpur FC. His confidence will be boosted after returning with two goals against the Red Miners.Striker Diego Mauricio scored twice in the last fifteen minutes of the match when they scored their first point in the ISL season. The duo of Marcelinho and Nandha Kumar Sekar's midfielders were Odisha FC's creative paths in both matches.Coach Stuart Baxter hopes his main striker Manuel Ono can make big strides before facing ATK Mohun Pagan. The defense will also aim to rise after conceding three goals in two matches.ATK Mohun Pagan signs against OdishaThis is ISL's first season for ATK Mohun Bagan and they will face Odisha FC in Fatorda for the first time.ATK Mohun Bagan has a winning streak with two wins, but Odisha FC will be cheered by his performance against Jamshedpur FC. This creates an interesting clash for Indian football fans.Predictor: ATK Mohun Bagan 2--1 Odisha FC
ATK Mohun Bagan will face Bengaluru FC in the eighth week of Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 matches. The match will be held at the Vätorda Stadium in Margao, Goa.ISL Live ATK Mohun Bagan previewThe Mariners suffered a minor setback in their campaign in Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 when they were defeated by Jamshedpur FC. Nevertheless, Antonio Habas' team managed to keep track and leave disappointment behind as per the ISL Points Table.In their next two matches, against Hyderabad FC and FC Goa, they collected four points, a draw, and a win. Roy Krishna was the Mariners' attacking champion, having scored five goals in six matches this Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 Season.The defense is back in the classic four-man background, with Sandesh Jinggan and Terry in the middle. Pritam Kotal and Subhashish Bose have both worked well with the teams with their ability to contribute to offense as well.Carl McHugh plays as a central defensive midfielder, connecting between defense and midfield. Roy Krishna will team up with David Williams, and Mandir Singh will be by his side in ATK's Mohun Pagan attack.ISL Live Bengaluru FC Team PreviewHead coach Carles Quadrat hopes his team can continue with a positive start to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. The Blues are unbeaten for six games yet, with three wins and many draws as per the ISL Points Table.After starting with three draws in the first four matches, the Blues were able to get it right. They have convincingly won their last two games against Kerala Blasters FC and Odisha FC this Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 Season as per ISL Points Table.Forward strikers Sunil Chetri and Clayton Silva are doing well and will strive to keep up the same trend.ISL Live ATK Mohun Pagan signs against BengaluruThe two sides have met on previous occasions at Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. Bengaluru FC enjoys a 5-2 lead over the former ATK by drawing in their head-to-head matches as per the ISL Points Table.As a newly merged entity, ATK Mohun Bagan will face Bengaluru FC for the first time at Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. Since the current shape of the two sides is good, it will be difficult to separate the two teams in Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21.ISL Live Prediction: ATK Mohun Bagan 1 - 1 Bengaluru FCAlso Read: ISL LIVE 2020-21: NORTHEAST UNITED FC VS JAMSHEDPUR FC, ISL LIVE SCORE, ISL POINTS TABLE 2020, PREDICTION
Events continue into the ninth week of the games in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21, with Chennayin FC set to face ATK Mohun Bagan. The match will be played at GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.ISL Live Preview Chennaiyin FCCoach Chapa Laszlo will be delighted with his team's performance in recent ISL matches. Marina Matches defeated FC Goa and tied Northeast United FC and SC East Bengal in their last three Indian Super League (ISL) matches as per the ISL Points Table.The return of midfield master Anerod Thapa boosted the team's creative play. Along with Brazilian midfielder Rafael Crivellaro, Thapa is a staple in Chennai FC.Laszlo winger Reagan Singh will return to compete on a key mission after the latter served his one-match ban. Singh had collected four yellow cards in the competition over the course of six matches.With two wins, two losses, and three draws in seven matches, Chennaiyin FC is ranked seventh in the Indian Super League (ISL) standings.ISL Live ATK Mohun Bagan previewATK Mohun Bagan was one of the most consistent teams in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. The Mariners have won five of seven matches and lost only once in the competition so far as per the ISL Points Table.With strong defensive lineups from Sandesh Jhingan, Tiri, Pritam Kotal, and Subhashish Bose, ATKMB clinched five clean sheets. Irishman Karl McHugh had a strong presence in midfield, working between offense and defense.ATK Mohun Bagan also has one of the fiercest attacks in the league which is Roy Krishna, David Williams, and Manvir Singh. The three forwards were among the goals, and Krishna was on top as per the ISL Points Table.ISL Live Chennai FC vs Mohun Pagan vs ATKATK Mohun Bagan FC will face Chennaiyin FC for the first time in Indian Super League (ISL) as a newly incorporated entity.Previously, the former ATK had a 7-4 head-to-head advantage over Chennaiyin FC. Four of their matches ended with the two teams sharing points as per the ISL Points Table.Chennaiyin FC and ATK Mohun Bagan will be confident to enter the game after a string of positive results recently. However, with stronger defense and attack, ATK Mohun Bagan will have the upper hand in this match.ISL Live Prediction: Chennaiyin FC 1-2 ATK Mohun BaganAlso Read: ISL 2020-21: Bengaluru FC vs Jamshedpur FC ISL LIVE, ISL LIVE SCORE, ISL POINTS TABLE
