The two sides have met 17 times in the ISL. The home side have won eight games, while the Highlanders have won five, and four games have ended in draws. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, Mumbai City FC beat NorthEast United FC 3-1 in Guwahati
Forward Lallianzuala Chhangte's first-half goal was the sole differentiator between the two sides as his goal helped the Islanders secure their ninth win on the trot.
A win for the Islanders will extend the gap between them and Hyderabad FC to four points. On the other hand, the Mariners can move up into third place if they secure their first-ever victory over Mumbai City FC.
The Islanders, as they are fondly known, currently sit at the top of the table for the ISL 2022-23 season, where they have enjoyed an undefeated campaign so far, with 33 points in 13 games.
With a 4-0 win over Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC set a new record in the ISL for the longest wins streak by any team (8). The Islanders are back on the top spot on the ISL table and are still unbeaten this season after 13 games.
Buckingham arrived at Mumbai City in October 2021, having moved within City Football Group following his role as Assistant Coach at Melbourne City, and took charge of the Islanders only weeks before the start of the 2021-22 league season.
Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC will kick off the new year with a clash in matchweek 13 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The last time these two sides met earlier this season, the Islanders wrapped up all three points with a clean sheet.
In a contrasting set of scenarios, the Kalinga Warriors - who are unbeaten at home, having played five games, winning four and drawing one - face a stiff Mumbai City FC side who remain the only unbeaten team in the league, which again is an impressive feat going into the second half of the s
Second-placed Mumbai City FC currently leads Odisha FC by eight points in the ISL rankings. The Kalinga Warriors have lost six home games, but have yet to lose at Kalinga Stadium, where they will aim to extend their unbeaten streak against the Islanders.
Mumbai City FC's latest victory against Chennaiyin FC meant the Islanders have managed to get 27 points out of a possible 33, bagging eight wins and three draws in the process.
With this win, the Islanders regained the top spot and still remain the only unbeaten team in the Indian Super League 2022-23. Buckingham gave credit to the players and coaching staff for the effort they are putting in behind the scenes.
Last week, Mumbai City FC continued their fine run in the ISL with a convincing victory over East Bengal FC. Lalengmawia Ralte scored his first ever ISL brace and Greg Stewart was back on the scoresheet as Des Buckingham's men moved back up into first place.