Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Final Match Preview: Head-to-head Stats, Previous Records

The eleventh edition of the Indian Super League 2024-25 will drop its curtain through one of the fiercest rivalries on Saturday, 12th April, as Mohun Bagan SG will lock horns with Bengaluru FC in the ISL Cup final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

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Mohun Bagan SG, the league-shield winners, have sealed their passage to the final with a comeback victory over Jamshedpur FC in the second-leg semi-final, advancing with a 3-2 aggregate.

On the other hand, Bengaluru FC thumped Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the knockout before knocking FC Goa out in the semis, winning 3-2 on aggregate to qualify for the ultimate showdown.

As two of the most successful clubs in Indian football are set to engage in a thrilling encounter, from possible starting XIs to Previous records, here is everything you need to know about the Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC Cup Final in ISL 2024-25.

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Match Details 

Match: Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC - ISL 2024-25 Final

Date: 12 April 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata

Broadcasting and Streaming Details

The live telecast of the Final will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Team News and Injury Updates: Mohun Bagan SG

Mohun Bagan SG have shown in the second-leg semifinal why they are the winners of the league shield in two consecutive seasons. 

The Mariners faced a 1-2 defeat in the first-leg against Jamshedpur at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, fearing an early bowout from the playoffs. However, the Kolkata giants dominated the whole game in the second leg, winning 2-0 to storm into the final, thanks to Apuia's injury-time stunner.

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— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 9, 2025

However, Mohun Bagan SG will definitely leave no stone unturned to prevent the same result as the last season's Cup final, when they bowed down to Mumbai City FC, losing 1-3 and failing to lift the Cup.

This season, the Mariners have not only managed to lift the league shield but also broke numerous ISL records, which have turned their journey into an iconic one. This feat will boost them to clinch the league-double — winning the Shield and the Cup in the same season.

Head coach Jose Molina will have a fully fit squad available for the Final, with Manvir Singh bolstering the attack after coming back from injury. 

Semi-final first leg highlights | Jamshedpur FC vs Mohun Bagan SG ISL 2024-25 Semi-final 2 First Leg Highlights | Javi Hernandez's injury-time winner keeps Jamshedpur ahead in the tie | FT JFC 2-1 MBSG

Semi-final second leg highlights | Mohun Bagan SG vs Jamshedpur FC ISL 2024-25 Semi-final 2 Second Leg Highlights | Apuia's world-class strike in injury-time fires Mohun Bagan into the Final | FT MBSG 2-0 JFC (AGG 3-2)

Team News and Injury Updates: Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC have practically humbled both teams they have faced in playoffs on their way to the Final, despite finishing third on the league table.

The Blues dismantled Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the first knockout to enter the semis. Following that, Bengaluru posted a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in the first leg of their semi-final tie before securing a 3-2 aggregate after the second leg, despite a 1-2 defeat at Fatorda.

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Bengaluru are on the verge of winning the ISL Cup again after the 2018-19 season, when they defeated FC Goa 1-0 in the final. 

Head coach Gerard Zaragoza will also have a completely fit squad available for selection as they have no injury concerns and will go for the Cup applying their full force.

Semi-final first leg highlights | Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa ISL 2024-25 Semi-final 1 First Leg Highlights | The Blues secure a two-goal cushion in the first semi-final with a convincing win over the Gaurs at home | FT BFC 2-0 FCG

Semi-final second leg highlights | FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Semi-final 1 Second Leg Highlights | Sunil Chhetri wins it for the Blues with an injury-time goal; Bengaluru march on to the Final | FT FCG 2-1 BFC (AGG 2-3)

Head-to-Head Stats in ISL

Matches Played: 11

Mohun Bagan SG won: 8

Bengaluru FC won: 2

Draws: 1

Previous records in ISL 

In the Indian Super League history, Mohun Bagan SG have the upper hand in the rivalry against Bengaluru FC, having earned 8 wins across 11 matches, including the victory on penalties in the 2022-23 ISL Cup final. 

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Predicted XIs

Mohun Bagan SG

Vishal Kaith (GK); Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodrigues, Subhashish Bose; Liston Colaco, Anirudh Thapa, Apuia, Manvir Singh; Jason Cummings; Jamie Maclaren 

Bengaluru FC

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Naorem Roshan Singh, Chinglensana Singh, Rahul Bheke, Namgyal Bhutia; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo; Sunil Chhetri, Edgar Mendez, Ryan Williams