East Bengal will aim to start their 2025 campaign on a positive note as they face Mumbai City FC in a crucial Indian Super League clash at Salt Lake Stadium on January 6. Both teams are fighting for vital points.
The Red & Gold Brigade, under coach Oscar Bruzon, have shown significant improvement, particularly at home. A win would boost their playoff aspirations and provide crucial confidence ahead of the Kolkata derby, making this match even more important.

The ISL 2024-25, East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC, will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Monday (January 6). The match will kick-off at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC will be telecast live on Sports 18 Network. Fans can also watch the Live stream of East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC on the JioCinema app and website.
East Bengal will be eager to start 2025 on a high when they host Mumbai City FC at Salt Lake Stadium on January 6. The Red & Gold Brigade are determined to pick up three points before their crucial Kolkata derby. This match is vital for them, as a win would not only boost their playoff hopes but also offer much-needed confidence going into the derby.
They have shown notable improvement under coach Oscar Bruzon, especially in their home form, and are looking to prove their ability to defeat a strong opponent after overcoming NorthEast United earlier in the campaign. Bruzon will need to ensure his side remains defensively solid and capitalizes on the chances they create.
Mumbai City FC, meanwhile, are struggling to find consistency in their 2024-25 ISL campaign. Their form has been erratic, and they are still looking to recover from a shock 0-3 loss to NorthEast United in their previous game. Head coach Petr Kratky will be urging his players to bounce back quickly and reclaim their momentum.
Especially knowing how important this match is for their hopes of climbing back into the top four. Mumbai City have shown resilience, losing just once in their last five matches, but they need to be at their ruthless best in this contest to secure a vital win on the road. A victory would elevate their position in the league and provide a morale boost for the second half of the season.
The two teams have met eight times in the ISL, with Mumbai City holding the upper hand, winning five of those encounters. East Bengal have only managed one win against the Islanders, with the remaining two games ending in a draw. With both sides eager for a win, this promises to be an exciting clash in Kolkata.