FC Goa will take on table-toppers Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda which promises a mouthwatering fixture between two in-form teams.

Mohun Bagan SG are coming off an eight-match unbeaten streak and have cemented their spot at the summit of the league table as the season has progressed with 26 points from 11 matches. On the other hand, the Gaurs haven't lost a single game since October 19 and are also unbeaten in their last six fixtures.

A cracker is on the cards.

Strong at home FC Goa confront Mohun Bagan SG's stunning away record

FC Goa have found the back of the net in each of their last 11 home games in the ISL. If the Gaurs can score in this game, it will be their outright longest goalscoring run at home in the league. Moreover, Marquez's men secured two back-to-back wins in their last two home games against Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC.

Interestingly, FC Goa have only lost a single home game while trailing this season; that too came against Mumbai City FC in October.

League leaders Mohun Bagan SG are also unbeaten in their last four away fixtures, and their only defeat came against Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium back on September 28.

Versatile attacking unit up against lethal forward line

The defending League Shield winners boast a formidable offensive setup, having multiple goalscorers in their team. From Jamie Maclaren to Jason Cummings, Liston Colaco to Manvir Singh, and Subhasish Bose to Alberto Rodriguez, a total of 10 players have found their names on the scoresheet, adding significant versatility to their team.

Contrastingly, FC Goa's attacking unit banks on Armando Sadiku, Borja Herrera, and Iker Guarrotxena. Among them, Sadiku, the Albanian forward, ranks third in the Golden Boot tally with eight goals to his name.

Jhingan-led Gaurs' backline challenges the Mariners' sturdy defense

Since Sandesh Jhingan's returning to FC Goa's starting XI after recovering from an injury, the Gaurs defence line has got a significant boost and are looking solid in their recent matches. The Gaurs have kept three clean sheets in their last six matches under the leadership of the veteran Indian center-back.

Mohun Bagan SG kept the most clean sheets (6) this season as Vishal Kaith has been phenomenal once again under the bars, solidifying the Mariners' defence line. With the rock-solid partnership of Tom Aldred and Alberto Rodriguez, the Mariners have averaged conceding a goal every 99 minutes.

Mariners dominance over the Gaurs

Mohun Bagan SG are unbeaten in six of their last eight meetings against FC Goa (W5, D1). This fixture also averages 2.50 goals per game, making it more entertaining for the spectators.

On the other hand, Manolo Marquez’s sides have won just three of their 12 games against Mohun Bagan SG (D5 L4) in the ISL, with his win rate of 25% against the Mariners being his second lowest among sides he has faced multiple times.

Despite this contrasting stats for both teams, the forthcoming fixture will be exciting and engaging considering their recent captivating forms.