The two sides played out a 1-1 draw in their previous encounter that was played in Mumbai in October, but with the competition intensifying, they will have their eyes on all three points in the forthcoming encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Odisha FC, buoyed by consecutive wins, will look to make it three on the bounce, while Mumbai City FC are aiming to extend their unbeaten run against Odisha FC to seven games in the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Odisha FC have found the back of the net in each of their last 10 home games in the ISL. A goal in this fixture will equal their record of scoring in 11 consecutive home matches, set between December 2019 and December 2022. With 23 goals this season from an expected goals (xG) total of 12.68, Odisha FC boast the highest xG differential (+10.32) in the league, reflecting their exceptional finishing ability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai City FC are unbeaten in their last six games against Odisha FC. Only against FC Goa (13 games) and Chennaiyin FC (9 games) do they have a longer active streak. In 11 ISL encounters, Mumbai City FC have won six matches, whereas Odisha FC have emerged victorious thrice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera expressed that the Juggernauts will stay true to their playing philosophy and will not be swayed by Mumbai City FC\u2019s strengths.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe know our style of play. We know our strengths and we have to play according to that. If we don\u2019t do that, we won\u2019t be strong. The team is ready for tomorrow\u2019s game,\u201d Lobera said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky quipped that they need to be defensively strong to halt Odisha FC\u2019s goal-scoring spree.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOdisha FC have scored 10 goals in their last two matches. We need to find a way to stop this. Because, they have found a way to out-score the oppositions. We have to stay true to our style of play too,\u201d Kratky said<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky quipped that they need to be defensively strong to halt Odisha FC\u2019s goal-scoring spree.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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