ATK Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC, Indian Super League 2026, Today Match Prediction

ATK Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Indian football heads into uncharted territory this season. A delayed start to the competition, sponsorship clouds, a wave of overseas players exiting, and squads now sprinkled with unfamiliar names — some arriving from as low as the fifth tier back home — have given the build-up a strangely uncertain feel. Yet, amid all the chaos, the Indian Super League (ISL) is ready to roll into its 12th edition.

The curtain rises on February 14 at the Salt Lake Stadium, where Mohun Bagan Super Giant host Kerala Blasters at 5 PM. If you’re tuning in, catch the live action on FanCode, with a Sony Sports Network telecast expected if all falls into place.

Head-to-head Record: Mohun Bagan dominated the fixture with eight wins in 10 ISL matches, having lost just once and drawn once. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

ATK Mohun Bagan Preview

Mohun Bagan enter the new campaign with targets on their backs. The defending ISL champions sealed last season in style, edging Bengaluru FC 2–1 after extra time in the final and becoming only the second club to complete the coveted Shield-and-Trophy double.

So, what’s new ? The biggest shift is on the touchline. Sergio Lobera is now in charge, having taken over late in 2025. His Indian Super Cup outing ended early with a group-stage exit, but the Spaniard will take comfort in the resources at his disposal. 

Mohun Bagan remain one of the few sides to fill the six-foreigner quota and, crucially, have retained the core of last season’s title-winning squad. Additions like Abhishek Singh and Mehtab Singh bolster the defence, Robson Robinho steps in for Greg Stewart, and Kiyan Nassiri adds further depth to an already fearsome attack — one that many rivals will look at with envy.

Key Players 

Mohun Bagan’s title run last season was powered by the sharp edge of their attack. Jamie Maclaren led the scoring charts for the Mariners with 12 goals, while Jason Cummings finished with 7 goals and six assists. 

And the duo delivered when it mattered most in the final with Cummings pulled them level, and Maclaren struck the extra-time winner. In a squad stacked with stars, they remain the headline act and will once again be the names to watch out for. 

Mohun Bagan Probable XI - V. kaith(GK); Subhasish Bose, Rodriguez, Aldred, Mehtab Singh, Apuia, Thapa, Manvir Singh, Cummings, Colaco, Maclaren. 

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

Kerala Blasters arrive with familiar heartbreak and a fresh set of questions. Like Mohun Bagan, they narrowly missed out on a Super Cup final spot, but their bigger challenge has been the reset forced by the uncertainty around the league. 

All six foreign players from last season have departed, replaced by new faces such as Kevin Yoke, Oumar Ba, Victor Bertomeu, Marlon Roos Trujillo, and Matías Hernández.

There’s been overhaul on the domestic front too, with Prabir Das, Likmabnam Rakesh, Saurav Mandal, Ishan Pandita, and Bikash Singh moving on, while Juan Rodriguez, Amey Ranawade, and Super Cup Golden Boot winner Koldo Obieta exited after the Super Cup. 

In come experienced campaigner Rowllin Borges and Super League Kerala standout Muhammed Ajsal. On paper, David Catala’s squad may not look the strongest, but with the Kochi faithful behind them, the Blasters remain a side no one can take lightly.

Key Player

Muhammed Ajsal announced himself in style during the inaugural 2025 Super League Kerala season. On loan at Calicut FC from Kerala Blasters, he was a key figure in their dominant league-stage run, finishing with seven goals and an assist. 

He also etched his name into the competition’s history by scoring its first-ever hat-trick. Still raw but brimming with ability, Ajsal has all the makings of a breakout star to watch this season.

Kerala Blasters Probable XI - Sachin Suresh (GK);  Dohling, Oumar Bah, Yumnam, Naocha Singh, Rowllin Borges, Vibin Mohanan, Korou Singh,  Roos-Trujillo, Yoke, Bertomeu. 

ATK MOHUN BAGAN vs KERALA BLASTERS FC
Winning Prediction

History, depth, and experience all tilt this matchup in Mohun Bagan’s favour. With a stronger, more settled squad than the Blasters, the champions walk in as clear favourites , a view echoed by the bookmakers as well. One leading betting site prices a home win at 1.56, with Kerala Blasters at 5.05 and the draw at 4.17. 

ATK Mohun Bagan to Win (2-0)

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