14 January 2018 Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC Live streaming, Prediction, KBFC vs MCFC Match Preview

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS

Mumbai City FC

Alexandre Guimaraes may opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation that would add versatility both in attack and defence.

Goalkeeper: Arindam Bhattacharja

Defenders: Raju Gaikwad, Lucian Goian, Gerson Vieira, Sanju Pradhan

Midfielders: Everton Santos, Achille Emana, Sahil Tavora, Abinash Ruidas, Thiago Santos

Forward: Balwant Singh

The host’s head coach on his team’s agendas for the season: “Our first goal is accomplished in terms of finishing the first half of the tournament very close to the top. That has put us in a good situation to continue to compete in the way we’re competing in this tournament. In the second half, game after game we want to get closer to the top four, which is our final objective.”

Kerala Blasters FC

David James will probably use a 4-1-4-1 formation which gives him options in the middle of the park.

Goalkeeper: Paul Rachubka

Defenders: Lalruatthara, Wes Brown, Sandesh Jhingan, Rino Anto

Midfielders: Courage Pekuson, Siam Hanghal, Milan Singh, Iain Hume, Jackichand Singh

Forward: Mark Sifneos

The visitor’s head coach on his team’s mentality before the game: “I said before the game and even after the game that we are a very talented side. Don’t necessarily deserve to be where we are because we have good quality. We were very disciplined and showed no fear. After the draw (1 – 1 against FC Pune City), this (3 – 1 victory over Delhi) was a good win. It’s the same again for tomorrow really.”