Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin: Match Preview, Line-ups, and Dream11 Prediction

Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin in the upcoming match in the Hero ISL 2021. The Islanders are hosting The Marina Machans at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on 15th Dec. It is one of the biggest fixtures in this season's ISL where the reigning champions Mumbai City will face the two-time ISL champion Chennaiyin FC. Des Buckingham's side is in fierce form as they are currently sitting at the summit of the league table with 12 points. Mumbai City has won 4 out of their 5 matches with just 1 loss. On the other hand, Chennaiyin FC is also off to a roaring start with 2 wins and 2 draws in their first 4 fixtures, Bozidar Bandovic's side is yet to lose a match in this season. Read the full match preview and follow our football predictions to get the best results while making your fantasy team.

Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin: Match Details

Date– 15/12/2021
Time– 7:30 PM
Where to watch– Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Star Sports Network, and JioTV
Venue– Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa, India

Team News: Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC

Mumbai City- Team News

The Islanders, just like their last season, made a commendable start to their campaign this season as well. The reigning champions started with a 3-0 win against FC Goa. Igor Angulo was the highlight of the match as he scored a brace against his former club. But Mumbai City's opening day excitement was turned into real horror as they were handed a 3-1 defeat against Hyderabad FC. Jahouh opened the scoresheet for Mumbai City just in the 6th minute of the match. However, Hyderabad FC shattered their dreams as the goals from Victor, Ogbeche and Danu left Mumbai City scrambling.

But after that defeat, Des Buckingham's side raised their heads and got back to back 3 wins, including a 5-1 thrashing of ATKMB. Mumbai City will be looking to keep their winning run alive and take on the 2 times ISL Champion on their upcoming fixture.

Injury News:

Fortunately for Mumbai City FC, there is no one on the injured list as of now. Full Mumbai squad will be available for selection. Therefore, top football betting sites are expecting huge participation for one of the biggest matches of the season.

Chennaiyin FC- Team News

The Marina Machans, however, didn't have an expressive start like their opponents, but still, the team ground out the wins out of thin chances. Chennaiyin FC won their opening matchday against Hyderabad FC with a merely 1-0 margin. Similarly following a narrow 2-1 win against NorthEast United. However, their winning run came to a pause as they were stopped on their tracks by both the Kolkata teams. Chennaiyin FC had the most chances in the match and were the favourites to win, however, East Bengal was rock solid and nullified all of Chennaiyin FC's attacks.

In their next fixture with ATKMB, Bozidar Bandovic's team was again stopped in their tracks as they fell behind after an early goal from Liston Colaco. However, just at the brink of the end of the first half as Vladimir Koman found the back of the net to bring Chennaiyin FC back into the game. However, they failed to produce anything magical and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Chennaiyin FC would like to keep their stature as the only team without a loss this season and get the much-needed 3 points.

Injury News:

Just like their opponents, Chennaiyin FC is also blessed with full fit squad for their matchup against Mumbai City FC.

Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin: Head-to-Head

Previously the teams have met each on 14th occasion. Out of which Chennaiyin FC have to win 6 matches and Mumbai City managed to win 5 matches. 3 matches ended in a draw.

Matches- 14
Mumbai City- 5
Chennaiyin- 6
Draw- 3

Possible Line-ups-

Mumbai City FC: (Formation:4-3-2-1):M. Nawaz; A. Ranawade, Mourtada Fall, R. Bheke, M. Rao Dessai; A. Ralte, Ahmed Jahouh; VP. Singh, Cassinho, B. Singh; Igor Angulo.

Chennaiyin FC: (Formation: 4-1-4-1): V. Kaith; R. Singh, S. Damjanovic, N. Das, J. Lalrinzuala; Ariel Borysiuk; L. Chhangte, Vladimir Koman, A. Thapa, E. Sydney Vanspaul; Łukasz Gikiewicz.

Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin: Dream11 Prediction