This is the Maharashtrian derby this Saturday, with Mumbai City FC playing host to FC Pune City at the DY Patil Stadium. Apart from the provincial rivalry, the edge will come from the need to open their goal-scoring tally, with both teams having failed to find the back of the net in their individual opening matches.
Mumbai were unable to inflict themselves on the match in their opener against Atlético de Kolkata. Their fullbacks struggled to cope with Kolkata’s high-intensity attack, adding extra pressure on the centre backs. Adding to their defensive woes, skipper Syed Rahim Nabi picked up an injury in that match, and will not appear for the next three weeks. However, they have one of the genuine squads in the ISL, and the side will be looking to get back on track following their opening day 3-0 defeat. On the other hand, Pune City were solid at the back in their opening match against Delhi Dynamos FC, but could not get the engine running in the middle of the park, and created few clear cut opportunity. Their attack showed assure against Delhi, however and Pune will look to construct on that in this derby fixture.
Mumbai will bank on their fans’ support as they make their home debut. Both sides are looking for their first victory in the Super League.
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