Mohammedan SC vs East Bengal, Indian Super League 2026, Today Match Prediction

Mohammedan SC vs East Bengal Match Prediction & Analysis

After a two-week break, Mohammedan SC return to action with a stern challenge as they take on East Bengal FC in a ‘mini’ Kolkata derby on Monday at 7:30 PM.

It will be the hosts’ second derby of the season, having already faced Mohun Bagan Super Giant earlier in the campaign. For East Bengal, however, this marks their first derby outing, and they’ll be keen to make it count as they look to find consistency after a run of mixed results.

Current Standings: At present, East Bengal is placed 5th in the points table with 8 points, while Mohammedan SC are searching for their first point placed 14th.

Head-to-head Record: While East Bengal leads the head-to-head with three wins to one, the spoils have been shared more often than not, with five of their nine meetings ending in a draw. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mohammedan SC Preview

Mohammedan SC haven’t enjoyed the best start to their campaign, and early signs suggest they could once again find themselves near the bottom of the table. That said, their fixture list has been unforgiving, with games against heavyweights like Mohun Bagan Super Giant, FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC, and Bengaluru FC—all top-five finishers last season.

Apart from the heavy derby loss, most of their defeats have been by narrow margins. Their latest outing, a 2-1 loss to Bengaluru, showed fight, with Roy Mahitosh scoring the consolation. However, their attacking struggles were evident, managing just two shots on target and an xG of 0.58, highlighting a lack of cutting edge in the final third.

Meanwhile, head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo made three changes to the XI, bringing in Lalmuanawma and Tangva Ragui for Hira Mondal and Lalnuntluanga. But the quick reintroduction of the latter pair after the break suggested those tactical tweaks didn’t quite deliver the desired impact.

Mohammedan SC Probable XI - P. Chettri (GK); Mondal, Gaurav Bora, Pukhrambam Meitei, Sajad, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Dewan, Mahitosh Roy, Lalthankima, Lalngaihsaka, Thokchom Adison Singh.  

East Bengal Preview

There’s clearly turbulence behind the scenes at East Bengal FC, with tensions involving coach Oscar Bruzon and the hierarchy seemingly spilling onto the pitch. After a flying start—two wins and a 7-1 aggregate scoreline—the Red and Gold Brigade have now gone three games without a victory.

The dip began with a 2-1 home defeat to Jamshedpur FC, followed by a goalless draw, and most recently, a frustrating 1-1 result against Kerala Blasters FC, where they conceded a stoppage-time equaliser. Youssef Ezzejjari had given them the lead from the penalty spot early on, but the overall performance lacked cutting edge—just one shot on target despite an xG of 1.18.

The match also exposed their heavy reliance on Ezzejjari and Miguel Ferreira; once the duo were contained, East Bengal struggled to create meaningful chances. Meanwhile, Bruzon attempted to shake things up by introducing Saul Crespo and PV Vishnu into the lineup. 

East Bengal Probable XI - Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (GK); Mohamad Rakip, Anwar Ali, Bipin Singh, Jeakson Singh, Mohamad Rashid, Miguel Figueira, Vishnu PV, Saul Crespo, Edmund Lalrindika, Youssef Ezzejjari. 

MOHAMMEDAN SC vs EAST BENGAL
Winning Prediction

On paper, this looks like a straightforward call—Mohammedan’s dismal run of just one win in their last 25 ISL games, coupled with East Bengal’s historical edge in this rivalry, clearly tilts the balance. 

However, East Bengal’s recent inconsistency and off-field turmoil have opened the door slightly for Mohammedan to believe. Still, despite the uncertainty, East Bengal appear to have just enough quality to edge this one. 

East Bengal FC to win (2-1)

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