Mohun Bagan vs Machhindra FC Live stream, AFC Cup 2023: Mohun Bagan Super Giants will shift focus from domestic football to continental challenges as they compete in the preliminary rounds of the AFC Cup 2023 as they take on Nepal's Machhindra FC at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan or Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Mohun Bagan bagged the AFC Cup preliminary stage spot after winning the Indian Super League followed by Play-off win over ISL shield winners Hyderabad FC. However, the side lost winning momentum in build-up to the crucial encounter as they lost to arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 in the ongoing Durand Cup 2023.

It has been a busy start to the season for Mohun Bagan as their U-23 squad is also competing in the Calcutta Football League, where they just suffered a 2-2 draw against Army Red on the eve of the AFC Cup encounter. Junior coach Bastab Roy is in charge of the team in CFL 2023 and are currently placed second in Group B.
All eyes will on their new striker Josh Cummings, who failed to find the net in the Kolkata Derby while Hugo Boumous looked lively in the game but the side looked underprepared as their season has just kicked off with two competitive matches played so far in the season.
They still are the favourite to win the tie against Machhindra FC, who came into the game defeating Bhutan's Paro FC in the round 1 of the AFC Cup Preliminary Stages. Machhindra coach Kishore Kumar is aware of Mohun Bagan's recent defeat and will look to capitalise on that while mentioning that they will go into the game with a defensive approach knowing the superior quality of their Indian opponents.
Mohun Bagan vs Machhindra FC will start at 5:45 PM IST at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan, or Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata on Wednesday (August 16, 2023). The AFC Cup 2023 match will be Live Streaming on the InSports app and website. The match won't be telecast Live on TV.