Sat Nov 30 13:44:59 UTC 2024: **Mumbai City FC and Hyderabad FC to Clash in Crucial ISL Match**

**Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS):** Mumbai City FC will face Hyderabad FC in a crucial Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Mumbai Football Arena on Saturday. Both teams enter the game on the back of defeats – Mumbai City suffering a 0-3 loss to Punjab FC and Hyderabad FC a heavy 0-6 defeat to Odisha FC.

Mumbai City currently sits 10th in the ISL table with 10 points from eight games, while Hyderabad FC is in 11th place with seven points. Despite their recent losses, Mumbai City holds a strong record against Hyderabad FC, having won one and drawn three of their last four encounters. Their most recent meeting saw Mumbai City securing a 3-0 victory.

A key statistic highlights Mumbai City’s defensive strength in the final 15 minutes of matches, having conceded only one goal in that period this season – a joint-lowest in the league. Conversely, Hyderabad FC has conceded a significant 16 goals in eight games, their highest tally after eight games since the 2019-20 season.

Hyderabad FC boasts a winning record in their away fixtures this season, having won their previous two. However, their last winning streak away from home was halted by Mumbai City in February 2023.

Both coaches acknowledge the challenge ahead. Mumbai City’s Petr Kratky highlighted Hyderabad FC’s improvement this season, emphasizing the need for a different approach. Hyderabad FC’s Thangboi Singto expressed a desire to bounce back from their recent loss but recognized the difficulty of playing away against a strong Mumbai City team. The historical record between the two teams is evenly matched, with Mumbai City holding a slight edge in wins (3-2) and goals scored (15-12) over 10 previous encounters.

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