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We break down what to expect in the fifth edition of this high-stakes knockout tournament.

Here's a look at which sides excelled away during the league phase, thriving under pressure to secure crucial points.

These teams leveraged their home advantage to clinch crucial wins throughout the league stage.

Only Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC left in the the race for this season's final playoff spot at the end of Matchweek 25.

Only three wins were recorded across six games as Chennaiyin FC, Punjab FC and Kerala Blasters FC dropped out of the playoff race.

Our lineup includes three East Bengal FC players alongside others who delivered standout performances, regardless of their teams' results.

NorthEast United FC will miss Matchweek 24, but transfers should be planned carefully as many teams still have plenty to fight for.

The squad features a triple-up of players from Mohun Bagan SG, Jamshedpur FC, and Odisha FC, with the latter two playing at home.

Matchweek 21 saw some big results that have influenced the race for the League Shield and the playoff spots. 

As the season nears its climax, identifying lesser-known players who can make a difference could be the key to success.

A total of 17 goals were scored in four games with a cracking average of 4.25 goals per match.

With 17 league games played, Odisha FC have already conceded 28 goals—five more than they did in the entire 2023-24 campaign.