Optimistic ATK Mohun Bagan lock horns with Esteemed FC Goa in an upfront challenge
Yet another strenuous contest awaits, as the mighty Gaurs take on the prolific ATK Mohun Bagan at Fatorda, Margao on this fine Wednesday evening. To get through a luck, FC Goa have started winning their games and are on top form after a sloppy start.
With no qualms, the mighty Mariners have been such impressive up the front and made an excellent start to their new season, having secured staggering 10 points in just 5 outings. Stately this factor ought to relay a good confidence to the team and Habas should be pleased enough to get that early momentum, and will however be probing to heist the lucky three points from the game.
Nevertheless to get grips with a formidable team like FC Goa, it’s still a rough spot to work it out for Habas. Similarly the Gaurs have also been vouching in glory from their last two outings and Ferrando does look forward to hail the winning momentum. Prompting with a right intent, Juan Ferrando must be looking happy with his team, and will clutch onto his experience and tactics to flick a durable fight against the Mariners.
Players to watch out :
Raring to go, the Fatorda ground is all set to witness the raining goals, having the likes of Roy Krishna and Igor Angulo. These lads are commendable and are disposing impeccable goal counts( Roy- 4 goals) and (Angulo- 7 goals) for their respective teams. It’s no lie that these contingents have gone all above the expectations of the fans.
Similarly the young lad, Manvir has built a good form of late and has been delivering the goals whenever the team wants him. Manvir had some decent performances in his excursion with ATK Mohun Bagan and will expose a threat to his former teammates. Brandon Fernandes on the other side fondly called as the midfield maestro, with no doubt will excite the vaults of the heaven with his dynamic artistry.
Probable Eleven:
FC Goa are expected to go with the same 4-3-3 line-up as they did against Odisha FC.
ATK Mohun Bagan is likely to rely on their same 3-5-2 formation and prefer their wing attacks to count on the goals.
Matchday Prediction:
Happily FC Goa started winning games after a labored start. Unlike FC Goa, ATK Mohun Bagan had a commendable start, however due to the unavailability of key players in the midfield, Antonio Lopez Habas’ side is presently dropping it’s form. Therefore ATKMB must be looking forward to getting their back momentum.
Inspite of the contrasting team forms, they possess a cogent team lineup and have a strong quality in paper format. So arguably one could expect a tight game with teams sharing the spoils by a 2-2 score line.