Match details:

Indian Super League, 2020-21
ATK Mohun Bagan FC vs. Kerala Blasters FC
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao
Date. January 31, 2021
Kick-off: 07:30 pm IST

Preview:

ATK Mohun Bagan FC will host Kerala Blasters FC in the upcoming Hero ISL fixture of the day at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao in India. In the last encounter, ATK Mohun Bagan FC faced a 2-1 defeat against NorthEast United and currently, they are placed at the 2nd spot on the points table. On the other hand, Kerala Blasters FC played a 0-0 goalless draw against Jamshedpur and are currently standing at the 9th position on the points table.
After examining the recent form and statistics of these two sides, host ATK Mohun Bagan FC are a slight favorite side to secure a win in today’s encounter but we can expect goals from both ends of the pitch.

Current form (W-D-L):

ATK Mohun Bagan FC: WLDWL

Kerala Blasters FC: WDWDD

Probable starting XI:

ATK Mohun Bagan FC (4-3-1-2):

Arindam, Rathi, Tiri, Jhingan, Kotal, Javi, McHugh, Prabir, Marcelinho, Krishna, Manvir

Kerala Blasters FC (4-4-1-1):

Albino, Jessel, Costa, Kone, Sandeep, Sahal, Vicente, Jeakson, Rahul, Hooper, Murray

Top picks:

Roy Krishna: ATK Mohun Bagan FC’s attacking forward is playing his first season in the Indian Super League. He has managed to score 7 goals this season in a total of 13 appearances. He has an average of 1.9 shots per game on goal post with a successful passing percentage of 73 and is a clear choice for captaincy in Dream11 fantasy teams.

Manvir Singh: ATK Mohun Bagan FC’s attacking forward has scored 2 goals along with an assist in the Indian Super League this season. He has an average of 0.8 shots per game on goal post with a successful passing percentage of 64. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams.

Jordan Murray: Kerala Blasters FC’s attacking forward has scored 6 goals and an assist in the Indian Super League this season. He has an average of 2.2 shots per game on goal post with a successful passing percentage of 72. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams and a good for captaincy too.

Gary Hooper: Kerala Blasters FC’s attacking forward has scored 2 goals and provided his assistance in 3 goals in the Indian Super League this season. He has an average of 0.9 shots per game on goal post with a successful passing percentage of 79. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams.

Captain and vice-captain options:

Roy Krishna, Manvir Singh, Jordan Murray, Gary Hooper, Carl McHugh

Grand League score prediction:
Home 1-0 Away
Home 0-1 Away
Home 1-2 Away
Home 2-1 Away
Home 0-0 Away
Home 1-1 Away

Score prediction for the Small League:

ATK Mohun Bagan FC (2-1) Kerala Blasters FC

Dream11 Team:

Preferable contest: Head to Head, Small league up to 10 members.

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are of the author and are not a reflection of the actual points you might earn.