Fri Dec 20 14:10:00 UTC 2024: **ISL Clash: Top-of-the-Table Mohun Bagan Faces Fourth-Placed FC Goa**

Fatorda, Dec 19 (IANS) – Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and FC Goa lock horns in a crucial Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday. Both teams, currently in strong form, aim to maintain their momentum.

Mohun Bagan, leading the league with 26 points from 11 games, are on a seven-win, one-draw streak. A victory would tie their record for the longest winning streak in ISL history. They boast a potent attack (22 goals) and the league’s best defense (10 goals conceded and 6 clean sheets). Jamie Maclaren leads their scoring with four goals.

FC Goa, fourth with 19 points, have scored in their last 11 home games and hope to extend that record. Their attacking strength lies in their versatility; nine different players have scored this season. However, their defense has been less reliable, conceding 15 goals.

FC Goa coach Manolo Marquez acknowledges Mohun Bagan’s strength, highlighting their mix of Indian national team players and high-profile foreign signings. Conversely, Mohun Bagan coach Jose Molina emphasizes his team’s fighting spirit and determination to secure another win.

The head-to-head record favors Mohun Bagan (5 wins to FC Goa’s 2), with an average of 2.5 goals per game. This match promises a thrilling encounter between two of the league’s top teams.

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