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Mumbai City vs East Bengal: Match Predictions and Betting Tips for ISL | January 31, 2025

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In the 20th round of the Indian Super League (ISL), Mumbai City is set to host East Bengal on their home turf at the Mumbai Football Arena. The home team is comfortably sitting in the playoff zone, while the visitors continue to battle inconsistency. Analysts from Best-Betting have thoroughly examined the match and shared their top betting suggestions.

Match Preview: Mumbai City vs East Bengal

Mumbai City remains a strong contender for the playoff spots. After 17 matches, they’ve secured 27 points and remained fifth on the league table. Their record includes 7 wins, 6 draws, and just 4 losses, with a balanced goal difference of 22-22. After a disappointing (0–3) defeat to Jamshedpur recently, the Islanders bounced back with a (1–1) draw against Punjab and a (3–0) victory over Mohammedan.

East Bengal has shown inconsistent results in the current ISL season. The club has suffered 10 losses while managing 5 wins and 2 draws. On average, East Bengal scores just over one goal per game (18 goals in 17 matches), while conceding 23 goals. Before their successful match against Kerala Blasters (2–1) in the previous round, East Bengal failed to secure points in games against Goa (0–1), Mohun Bagan (0–1), and Mumbai City (2–3).

Mumbai City vs East Bengal: Head-to-Head Highlights

  • Since 2018, the clubs have faced each other 11 times: Mumbai City has claimed 6 victories, 2 matches ended in a draw, and East Bengal secured 3 wins.
  • In 8 of these 11 meetings, only one team managed to score.
  • East Bengal has lost 6 of their 8 away matches this season, managing just 1 win and 1 draw.
  • Mumbai City has avoided draws in their last 6 home matches, with 3 wins and 3 losses.

Predictions and Betting Tips for Mumbai City vs East Bengal  

This ISL season, Mumbai City has performed well, in contrast with East Bengal. Furthermore, the recent head-to-head encounter between teams ended with a decisive away victory for Mumbai City. Analysts at Best-Betting predict that Mumbai City will once again outperform East Bengal and suggest these betting options:

  • Mumbai City to win at odds of 1.63.
  • Total over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.69.
  • Exact score (3-1) at odds of 11.50.