Team to be updated after the lineup announcement.
Match details
Indian Super League
ATK Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters
Fatorda Stadium, Goa
31st January, 2021
7:30 PM IST
Preview
ATK Mohun Bagan have been among the best teams in the tournament and have occupied playoffs places since the very beginning. With 24 points from 13 matches, they are second in the standings.
Kerala Blasters, meanwhile are ninth in the league. They have 15 points from 14 games and are undefeated in their last five games. Kerala have been very inconsistent this season.
Stat and fact nuggets
ATK Mohun Bagan played their first match of this season against Kerala Blasters back in November. They registered a 1-0 win and would want to repeat the same.
Injuries and Suspensions:
ATK Mohun Bagan:
Injuries: Michael Soosairaj, Joby Justin, Nongdamba Naorem
Suspensions: None
Doubtful: None
Kerala Blasters FC:
Injuries: None
Suspensions: None
Doubtful: None
Probable starting lineups
ATK Mohun Bagan: Arindam Bhattacharya (GK), Tiri (C), Sandesh Jhingan, Pritam Kotal, Sumit Rathi, Pronay Halder, Edu Garcia, Javi Hernandez, Prabir Das, Roy Krishna, David Williams
Kerala Blasters: Albino Gomes (GK), Sandeep Singh, Bakary Kone, Costa Nhamoinesu, Jessel Carneiro, Jeakson Singh, Vicente Gomez, Rohit Kumar, Sahal Abdul Samad, Gary Hooper, Jordan Murray
Top picks:
ATK Mohun Bagan:
Roy Krishna: Little else is left to say about Roy Krishna. Roy Krishna had the biggest hand in ATK winning the ISL last season. He has begun this season on the front foot as well and has 6 goals already! However, in the last few matches Roy has had a little goal drought and would be keen to end that streak.
Sandesh Jhingan: The purchase of Sandesh Jhingan was one of the biggest buys during the transfer window. Sandesh has brought a different solidity to the defensive unit of ATK Mohun Bagan.
Kerala Blasters:
Gary Hooper: In the absence of Jordan Murray who has sustained a minor knock, Gary Hooper will be expected to lead the side as a lone striker. Hooper has 2 goals and 1 assist this season and would want to improve those numbers against Goa.
Jordan Murray: Jordan Murray has been a major force behind the revival of Kerala Blasters. The side was struggling to score goals until Murray stepped in. He has 5 goals to his name and an assist. He has a brilliant strike rate and can also drop down to the middle of the pitch and create.
Captaincy options (in priority order)
Roy Krishna, Jordan Murray, Tiri
Dream11 Team
Points projection
Albino Gomes, Points: 50-60, Grade: A
Sandesh Jhingan, Points: 50-55, Grade: A
Costa Nhamoinesu, Points: 40-45, Grade: B
Tiri, Points: 60-65, Grade: A+
Pritam Kotal, Points: 35-40, Grade: C
Vicente Gomez, Points: 55-60, Grade: B
Rahul KP, Points: 50-55, Grade: B
Carl McHugh, Points: 50-55, Grade: B
Jordan Murray, Points: 70-75, Grade: A+
Roy Krishna, Points: 75-80, Grade: A+
Gary Hooper, Points: 60-65, Grade: A
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are of the author and is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn.
Stats from Transfermarkt