ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC Preview, Head-To-Head, Lineup, Live Streaming and Telecast

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ISL 2023-24, Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC: Mumbai City FC will look to finish the year on a high as they play for the last time in 2023 and will do so at their home ground Mumbai Football Arena against Chennaiyin FC.

Mumbai City FC (19 points in 10 games) were humbled by Kerala Blasters (0-2) last weekend, ending their unbeaten run in the Indian top-tier league competition. However, a victory on Thursday will put them back among the top three and a point behind table-toppers FC Goa.

Match: Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC
Kick-off time: 8 PM IST
Location: Andheri, Mumbai
Stadium: Mumbai Football Arena
Date: December 28, 2023

Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC: Head to Head Record

This will be the 19th encounter between the two formative ISL clubs in the league competition with their last head-to-head coming more than a year ago at this very venue, which the hosts triumphed 2-1. Lallinzuala Chhangte and Greg Stewart scored in the MCFC win that day while Petar Sliskovic, a former CFC player, scored the sole goal for the losing side.

Matches Played in all competitions: 21

Chennaiyin FC Win: 7

Mumbai City FC Win: 11

Draws: 3

Chennaiyin FC Goals: 26

Mumbai City FC Goals: 27

Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC Preview

Chennaiyin FC has a pivotal matchup against Mumbai City FC coming up that might help them solidify their place in the top 6 and guarantee a desired playoff spot. Even though their roster isn't the most talented, head coach Owen Coyle has shown a surprising ability to get his team to perform well.

Coyle will be aiming for three points to further strengthen their playoff hopes, as the forthcoming match against Mumbai City FC is a formidable task. After a 10-day break, Chennaiyin FC is back in action to maintain the momentum of their season and build on their recent victories.

As the final game of the year draws near, Mumbai City FC finds itself in a vulnerable position. The loss of vital players like Greg Stewart and Akash Mishra exacerbates the setback even further.

The injuries sustained by dependable defenders Rostyn Griffiths and Tiri during their match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium compound the defensive troubles. The match between Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC is especially important since Mumbai City FC needs to win to finish the first half of the season in the top four.

Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC: Predicted Lineup

Mumbai City FC: Phurba Lachenpa (GK), Rahul Bheke (C), Rostyn Griffiths*, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra, Vikram Pratap Singh, Apuia Ralte, Vinit Rai, Abdenasser El Khayati*, Greg Stewart*, Jorge Pereyra Diaz*

Chennaiyin FC: Debjit Majumder (GK), Bikash Yumnam, Sarthak Golui, Ryan Edwards* (C), Ankit Mukherjee; Jiteshwor Singh, Ayush Adhikari, Rafael Crivellaro*, Ninthoi Meetie; Connor Shields*, Jordan Murray*

Mumbai City FC vs Chennaiyin FC: Live Streaming and Telecast

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
Telecast: Sports 18