The Islanders are seven points clear at the top of the ISL points table while bottom-placed NorthEast United FC slumped to their 13th defeat of the season.
The Islanders have showcased their immense attacking prowess throughout the season, having scored 41 goals in 14 games so far in the 2022/23 ISL season. However, in their most recent game, Mumbai City FC's defensive solidarity and commitment earned them plaudits.
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.