Catch all the live actions of the match between Odisha FC vs Mumbai City FC, happening at the Kalinga Stadium. Odisha have started their campaign with a win against Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City have also kicked off with three points on the board when they defeated Northeast United.

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Match Details

• Date : 28 September, 2023 (Thursday)
• Venue : Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
• Time : 8:00 pm (IST)
• Live Streaming : Jio Cinema and Sports18 1

Odisha FC Starting XI

• 01 Amrinder
• 04 Amey
• 05 C. Delgado
• 07 Puitea
• 09 Diego
• 10 Jahouh
• 15 M. Fall
• 17 Jerry L
• 19 Isak Ralte
• 42 Lenny

Mumbai City FC Starting XI

• 13 Mohammad Nawaz
• 02 Rahul Bheke
• 04 Tiri
• 07 Lz Chhangte
• 16 Vinit Rai
• 18 Rostyn Griffiths
• 24 Greg Stewart
• 29 Bipin Singh
• 30 Jorge Pereira Diaz
• 31 Akash Mishra
• 45 Apuia Ralte

Odisha FC vs Mumbai City FC | Live Score OFC 2-2 MCFC

First Half Begins!

Pranjal Banerjee got us underway, it's Odisha FC vs Mumbai City FC.

01'| Pereira Diaz comes up with a nasty tackle

Jorge Pereira Diaz caught Jahouh, his former teammate with a hard tackle and was lucky to get away with it, without being booked.

05'| Odisha starts the proceedings quite nicely

The hosts seemed to be moving the ball quite nicely, better than Mumbai City FC but it's still early stages.

10'| No real chances for both the teams

Odisha are trying to play through Mumbai City but the hosts are pressing well so neither of the two teams are able to create anything.

13'| First corner for Mumbai City

Amrinder conceded a corner to his team's safety and it's the first one for Mumbai City FC.

16'| Tiri comes to Mumbai's safety

Isak Ralte's cross was blocked by Tiri, otherwise it would've been an easy tap in for the player behind the defense.

19'| Corner for Odisha

Odisha seems to be the more dominant side and the home team is rewarded with a corner.

20'| Another chance goes begging for Odisha

Jahouh played a great through ball to Jerry but he was unable to find someone with his cross in and it stays 0-0 at the Kalinga Stadium.

24'| Odisha seems to be dominating possession

Odisha have been the more dominant side and the 66% possession in their favour is proof of what they've been doing in the match.

26'| Yellow card for Puitea

Puitea received a yellow card for a hard challenge in the midfield.

29'| Jerry fails to keep his shot on target

Jerry managed to meet Jahouh's cross in from a set piece but failed to keep his shot on target.

Drinks Break!

33'| Mumbai City are trying to get more into the game

The visitor have not been able to control the rythem of the game but after the break they're looking to play more passes and control the game.

35'| Good defending by Mishra

Akash Mishra came up with a big clearance on the back post and stopped Bipin's dangerous cross in.

39'| Brilliant run for Stewart

Greg Stewart went on a great solo run through the Odisha defense but was fouled just on the edge of the box and won a free kick in a great position.

41'| Yellow card for Delgado

Delgado received a yellow card for arguing with the referee on the free kick Pranjal Banerjee awarded previously.

42'| Stewart's free kick is close

Greg Stewart tried to make the most of the free kick, that he had won and the ball was not far away from going in.

3 minutes of additional time.

45+1'| Nawaz's howler gifts Odisha the lead!

Mohammad Nawaz's mistake of not collecting the ball properly gifted Jerry the chance to score one of the most simplest goals in ISL history. It's 1-0 to Odisha FC.

First Half Ends!

A late first half goal by Jerry would see Odisha go into the break with an advantage.

45'| Half time OFC 1-0 MCFC

Second Half Begins!

We're set up for a thrilling second half.

48'| It's 1-1 at Odisha!

Mumbai City FC equalised through a corner with the help of Rostyn Griffiths's header in the back of the net.

50'| Much better start by Mumbai City

The visitor have started the second half with great purpose and it's reflecting in their game.

52'| Odisha enjoying some possession

Odisha FC are passing among themselves in their half and are not really creating any goal scoring opportunities.

57'| Great save by Amrinder

Amrinder Singh did well to keep Greg Stewart's left footed powerful shot out of the goal and conceded a corner.

60'| Substitution for Mumbai City

Vikram replaced Bipin.

61'| Substitution for Odisha

Krishna replaced Mauricio.

65'| Big chance for Mumbai City

Tiri met Greg Stewart's set piece at the back post and he hit the ball across the face of the goal and no one was able to come at the end of it.

69'| Jerry's shot is way out

Jerry, the goal scorer tried his luck from outside the box and it was way off the target.

70'| Substitution for Odisha

Princeton replaced Puitea.

72'| Double save by Amrinder

Another set piece ball caused Odisha trouble but Amrinder Singh stood strong and came up with a double save, keeping Odisha in the match.

73'| Substitution for Mumbai City

Rane and El Khayati replaced Vinit and Stewart.

74'| Penalty for Odisha

Roy Krishna won the penalty by reaching quickly taken freekick ball before the goalkeeper.

76'| Krishna takes the lead back!

Roy Krishna slotted the ball into the goal by sending the goalkeeper the wrong way and it's 2-1 to Odisha.

79'| Mumbai City is coming up with an array of corners

As Odisha seems uncomfortable defending set pieces, Mumbai are trying to take advantage of it through dangerous deliveries from corner.

82'| Substitution for Odisha

Renthlei and Panwar replaced Isak Ralte and Jerry.

Drinks Break!

85'| Substitution for Mumbai City

Van Nieff replaced Tiri.

86'| Corner for Odisha

Lenny Rodriguez and Roy Krishna paired up to score another goal for Odisha but they just won a corner.

89'| Mumbai levels for a second time!

Jorge Pereira Diaz scored with his shoulder from a magnificent cross by Vinit and it's 2-2 at Odisha.

7 minutes of additional time.

90+1'| Yellow card for Ralte

Ralte received a yellow card for kicking Roy Krishna after not being awarded a free kick.

90+5'| Mumbai is looking the more likely team to score the winner

The visitors are going forward with great intent in the dying minutes of the game and we could see a late winner.

90+8'| Yellow card for El Khayati

El KKhayati received a yellow card for an unnoticeable reason.

Match Ends!

Mumbai City FC leveled things up on two occasions against Odisha and it ended 2-2 at the Kalinga Stadium.

90'| Full time OFC 2-2 MCFC

East Bengal is one of Asia's biggest and most supported football clubs. In October 2020, the club was voted as the most popular football club in India on an AFC poll by its supporters.

The East Bengal Club was established on 1st August 1920 by Suresh Chandra Chaudhury along with some other dignitaries, and the club's first captain was Ramesh Chandra Sen.

The Kolkata-based club has created a lot of records and won so many trophies. The Football club was going through a tough phase as they hadn't won a major trophy since the 2013-14 season.

But, under the new Manager and coaching staff, the Red & Gold Brigade are playing good football. So, let's look at the trophies East Bengal has won in its footballing history.

East Bengal FC Trophies List

East Bengal played their first match in the 1920 Hercules Cup, which was a 7-a-side tournament that they won. They won their first-ever full tournament in 1921 and lifted the Khogendra Shield.

The Red and Gold brigade qualified for the Calcutta Football League 1st division in 1925. They won their first 1st title in 1942. Then the Kolkata-based club lifted their first IFA Shield in 1943. In 1945, East Bengal won their first double, claiming both the Calcutta Football League and the IFA Shield.

From 1949-51, East Bengal became the first team to make a hat-trick of wins in the IFA Shield. In 1972, East Bengal won the Calcutta Football League, IFA Shield, Durand Cup, and Rovers Cup in a single season, becoming the first team to do so.

In 1972, East Bengal also made a record of being the first and till date, only Indian team to win the Calcutta Football League without conceding a single goal, which they again repeated in 1991.

East Bengal won its first First Division league title in 1942 and has since won it a record 39 times. They have also won eight Federation Cups, three Super Cups, a record 29 IFA Shields, the Kuladakanta Shield, and MLA CUP, alongside 16 Durand Cup titles, making the club one of the most decorated in Indian football.

Former Indian national football team captain Sunil Chhetri has expressed deep concern over the suspension of the Indian Super League and the future of India's footballing ecosystem.

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“The current situation that Indian football finds itself in, is very concerning. I’ve received a flurry of texts from players, staff members, physios, masseurs - not just from my club, but from other clubs as well,” Chhetri wrote on his social media handle X (formerly Twitter).

When my phone went off a few weeks ago informing us of a delay in pre-season by a fortnight, I must admit it made me smile. And that’s because I was on vacation, hadn’t moved as much as I would have liked to, and hadn’t been eating as clean as I usually do. I had more time than I… pic.twitter.com/pEGyr8Sp5O

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) July 16, 2025

Worried about the future - Chhetri 

Chhetri, who plays for Bengaluru FC in the ISL, wrote on social media, “I’ve received a flurry of texts from players, staff members, physios, masseurs – not just from my club, but from other clubs as well.

“Everybody in the Indian football ecosystem is worried, hurt, scared about the uncertainty we are faced with,” he added.

There is no new agreement between AIFF and FSDL

The 2025-26 season of the ISL has been put 'on hold' as the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and organising company Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) has not been renewed yet.

The Supreme Court has directed the AIFF not to enter into any new agreement with FSDL until a final decision is taken on the AIFF.

A 15-year agreement was signed in 2010

A 15-year agreement between FSDL and AIFF was signed in 2010, under which FSDL pays Rs 50 crore every year to AIFF in return for the rights to broadcast, manage and promote Indian football (including ISL and the national team).

Please stay calm - Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri appealed to all the players and support staff to maintain patience and support each other. He expressed confidence that football will resume soon. The AIFF has also said that it understands the importance of ISL, but it is compelled to follow the court's order.

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“I may not have all the answers, but my message to all those involved with Indian football – and more importantly the ones whose livelihood depends on it, the players, staff, kitmen, masseurs, medical teams, production crews, operations staff – please stay calm.”

“We’ll ride this storm together. Stick together and look out for each other. Keep training and getting better. Football has to resume soon. It will,” Sunil Chhetri shared.

The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently served as a launch pad for India’s most promising football talent. The ISL 2024-25 season was no different, with young stars lighting up the league and charting the future course of Indian football.

Here are top 5 Indian players to watch in ISL 2025.

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Indian Players to Watch in ISL 2025

1. Dippendu Biswas | Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Dippendu Biswas, 21, made 14 appearances in a star-studded MBSG line-up and carved an impact with his defensive contributions, comprising 14 interceptions and victorious tackles each, 42 duels won and 39 recoveries.

He also occasionally delivered upfront; producing a goal and two assists and was named the ISL Emerging Player of the Month for February 2025.

2. Vinith Venkatesh | Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC has a track record of producing young talent for the nation. With Gerard Zaragoza in the managerial position, one of the players who made his mark this season is Vinith Venkatesh.

The 19-year-old impressed many with his dribbling and passing ability. A passing accuracy of 80per cent alongside 191 successful passes and 9 successful dribbles in only 602 minutes makes him a great prospect for the Blues’ future. Vinith has not only got a solitary goal and two assists to his name this ISL season but has also scored twice against Mohammedan SC and once against Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup.

3. Brison Fernandes | FC Goa

Another player that has been a break-out talent this year is Brison Fernandes. From Goa’s under 18 team to being an out right starter, it has been quite a rise for Brison.

Brison has managed to impress with his dribbling and shooting capability scoring seven goals and assisting twice. The 23-year-old created 27 chances for the Gaurs and provided 25 key passes into the final third. With his direct play, the left-winger emerged as one of the most exciting young Indian players to watch this season.

4. Tekcham Abhishek Singh | Punjab FC

In only his second ISL campaign, defender Tekcham Abhishek Singh impressed with returns that saw him become the player with the third-most interceptions (47).

The 20-year-old won seven aerial duels, 17 tackles, 23 clearances, in addition to making 70 recoveries, while forming an impeccable partnership with Nikhil Prabhu, who made the most interceptions in the league in the season gone by (56).

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5. Macarton Louis Nickson | NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United made it to the play-offs after three years, while most of the credits go to its foreign players like Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Nestor Albiach, a player that went under the radar is young midfielder Macarton Nickson.

With 21 appearances and a passing accuracy of 73 per cent, he has really shone under Juan Pedro Benali this season. The 21-year-old has established himself as a box to box midfielder providing both in defence and attack. 

Defensively, Macarton has 97 recoveries and 13 interceptions. In attack as well, he has been able to support by providing 2two goals, one assists and 22 successful dribbles making him a beautiful player to watch.

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian football, Rahul KP, the dynamic winger of Odisha FC, has been extended a prestigious invitation to represent English Premier League powerhouse West Ham United in the highly anticipated summer edition of The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.

This is the first time in Indian football history that an Indian player will represent a top-division English Premier League club men’s team. This is a monumental achievement not only for Rahul's burgeoning career and Odisha FC but also for the continued growth and recognition of the state of Odisha and Indian football on the international stage.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 9, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The tournament boasts a diverse international roster, with participating teams and players hailing from countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and India. The star-studded event will notably feature teams led by legendary footballers such as Luis Nani, Sergio Agüero, and Hope Solo.

Rahul KP will join a distinguished West Ham United squad that includes notable personalities like actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, former Argentina international Mauro Zárate, and several professional athletes who have represented the United States in the World Indoor Football Cup.

The three group stage games featuring West Ham United will be broadcast live on YouTube channels. Additionally, these matches will be televised live on ESPN.

Bengaluru FC will be kicking off their play-offs campaign against defending champions Mumbai City FC at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The game will be a battle of two teams who have achieved the title previously and will be impatient to win it again. 

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, predicted lineup and fantasy XI prediction of the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC match in the Indian Super League 2024-25 season at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Team News: 

Our last trip to Bengaluru was one to remember 🤩

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— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 27, 2025

Bengaluru FC:

Bengaluru FC finished third in the Indian Super League 2024-25 standings following the end of the regular season. With three wins from their last five games, their campaign was relatively successful having secured a place in Play-offs. Under Gerard Zaragoza, they have secured victories in challenging venues like Kolkata, Kochi, and Shillong this season. 

Mumbai City FC:

The Islanders are in a good position they finished sixth in the Indian Super League 2024-25 standings under their head coach Petr Kratky. However, Mumbai won one of their last five matches, but they will eagerly be awaiting to replicate their last match performance against the home side.

Kick Off:

Stadium: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Date: 29 March 2025

Match info: ISL 2024-25 Playoffs

Head-to-head Stats:

Matches Played: 19

Bengaluru won: 8

Mumbai won: 9

Draw: 2

Recent Forms:

Bengaluru FC:

• Bengaluru 0-2 Mumbai (Home, League Stage)
• East Bengal 1-1 Bengaluru (Away, League Stage)
• Bengaluru 1-0 Chennaiyin (Home, League Stage)
• NorthEast United 0-2 Bengaluru (Away, League Stage)
• Bengaluru 3-0 Jamshedpur (Home, League Stage)

Mumbai City FC:

• Bengaluru 0-2 Mumbai (Away, League Stage)
• Kerala Blaster 1-0 Mumbai (Away, League Stage)
• Mumbai City 2-2 Mohun Bagan (Home, League Stage)
• Hyderabad 0-0 Mumbai (Away, League Stage)
• Mumbai City 1-3 GOA (Home, League Stage)

Injury Update:

Bengaluru FC:

Bengaluru FC is expected to have a fully fit and available side for the upcoming game.

Mumbai City:

Mumbai is going to miss Lallianzualla Chhangte for the upcoming game, and Ayush Chikkara and Akash Mishra both were ruled out due to ACL injury.

Predicted Lineup:

Bengaluru:

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Mohamed Salah, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana, Roshan Singh, Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo, Suresh Wangjam, Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri.

Manager: Gerard Zaragoza

Mumbai:

TP Rehenesh (GK), Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Mehtab Singh, Tiri, Nathan Rodriguez, Yoell van Nieff, Jayesh Rane, Brandon Fernandez, Vikram Pratap Singh, Bipin Singh, Jorge Ortiz.

Manager: Petr Kratky

Fantasy Xi:

TP Rehenesh (GK), Mohamed Salah, Rahul Bheke, Tiri, Nathan Rodriguez, Yoell van Nieff, Pedro Capo, Brandon Fernandez, Ryan Williams, Jorge Ortiz, Sunil Chhetri.

Scoreline Prediction:

Bengaluru 1-2 Mumbai

Broadcasting Details:

Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.

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