The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Mumbai City are in the 6th position while the guests worry at 8th.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Mumbai City and Kerala Blasters.
Kerala Blasters have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1400 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Mumbai City form and stats
Mumbai City have played three Indian Super League home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 1 point from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. With three draws from their last three games overall it has been a case of neither great nor terrible for Mumbai City.
The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League last time out and are looking for a win here. Before that, Mumbai City played out a draw 2-2 when visiting Atlético de Kolkata.
The Mumbai City fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 5 goals in 3 league matches. Neutralizing the opposition is a challenge, Mumbai City having conceded 9 goals here at Mumbai Football Arena so far. Mumbai City's defense is seriously deficient as 9 goals have been conceded in these matches.
Kerala Blasters form and stats
Still no away game victory in the Indian Super League for Kerala Blasters with 1 draw and 2 losses from their first 3 attempts.
Kerala Blasters has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Mumbai City for a Indian Super League game that ended a draw (1-1). Preceding that match was the 2-2 draw at home vs Goa.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Kerala Blasters as they have only managed to score 2 times from 3 away games in the league. 4 goals have been conceded by Kerala Blasters in these games.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Mumbai City - Kerala Blasters 1-1. Mumbai City-Kerala Blasters H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Mumbai City 3 wins, Kerala Blasters 2 wins, 5 draws. 2 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  A. Chermiti 4 goals |  R. Bouli 2 goals |  B. Ogbeche 2 goals |
Mumbai City missing players
Kerala Blasters missing players
| Mumbai City | Kerala Blasters | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Played | P | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | Scored | S | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 | 9 | 4 | Conceded | C | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 86% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 86% |
| 71% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 67% | 57% |
| 57% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 33% | 43% |
| 57% | 67% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| 29% | 67% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 71% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 67% | 57% |
| 29% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| 14% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 43% |
| 5.6 | 5 | 8 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| 5.1 | 6.3 | 6 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 0 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| 2.4 | 1.7 | 2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 | 31 | 12 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 29 | 70 |
| 25 | 12 | 4 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 9 | 20 |
| 40% | 42% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 22% | 30% |
- All of Mumbai City's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Kerala Blasters has the fewest scored goals in the second half (2)
- Kerala Blasters has the most dropped points from leading position (7)
- Kerala Blasters have yet to win a game away.
- Kerala Blasters is in the worst form (0-3-3)
- Mumbai City has the most conceded goals (9) at home
- Mumbai City has the most conceded goals in the first half (8)
- Mumbai City has the most matches over the total-line (4)
- Mumbai City has the most scored goals in the second half (8)
- Mumbai City has the the worst goal difference (-4) at home
- Mumbai City have yet to win a game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bengaluru | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Atlético de Kolkata | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 3 | Jamshedpur | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| 4 | NorthEast United | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Goa | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | Mumbai City | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 7 |
| 7 | Odisha FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Kerala Blasters | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| 9 | Chennaiyin | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 5 |
| 10 | Hyderabad | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 4 |