The big picture

Mumbai City come in 11th on the ladder with 2 points; East Bengal are 6th on 6. East Bengal are the side higher up the table.

Form

Mumbai City have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Navbahor 1–2.

Mumbai City have lost their last six.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Mumbai City, watch Abdenasser El Khayati (0.3 goals a game in 2023-24).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, East Bengal have the edge.