ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC vs SC East Bengal Predicted XI

Des Buckingham's MCFC is sixth with 25 points from 16 games. A win against the Red and Gold Brigade will take the Islanders to the fourth spot, currently occupied by the Kerala Blasters.

Diego Mauricio (right) of Mumbai City FC celebrates after scoring a penalty against Jamshedpur FC in its last match.

Mumbai City FC (MCFC) will play SC East Bengal (SCEB) in match 98 of the Indian Super League (ISL 2021-22) at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. 

Des Buckingham's MCFC is sixth with 25 points from 16 games. A win against the Red and Gold Brigade will take the Islanders to the fourth spot, currently occupied by the Kerala Blasters. MCFC recovered from its midseason slump with back-to-back wins against Chennaiyin FC and Odisha FC but lost 3-2 against Jamshedpur FC in its last match.

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Mario Rivera's SCEB is the bottom-placed team with 10 points from 17 games. It has won one match throughout the campaign and will play the remaining matches just for pride. 

A win against Mumbai will take the team to 13 points, which is level with NorthEast United FC. 

Mumbai City FC Predicted XI:  Mohamad Nawaz (GK), Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Mourtada Fall (C), Mandar Dessai, Cassio Gabriel, Vinit Rai, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Bipin Singh, Igor Angulo, Lalengmawia.

SC East Bengal Predicted XI:  Sankar Roy (GK), Joyner Lourenco, Hira Mondal, Huidrom Singh, Franjo Prce, Mohammad Rafique (C), Lalrinliana Hnamte, Fran Sota, Amarjit Kiyam, Rahul Paswan, Antonio Perosevic.