The Mariners find themselves in a precarious position after nine games, having suffered consecutive defeats against their nearest competitors in the last couple of matches. They are in fourth spot in the table with six wins, one draw, two losses and a total of 19 points.
The Kalinga Warriors rode on an early opener by Fijian forward Roy Krishna to take three points from this clash as the home side fell short of building upon their maiden victory in the competition that they notched last week against Chennaiyin FC.
FC Goa midfielder Victor Rodriguez suffered an injury to his right leg during the Gaurs' recent Indian Super League (ISL) match against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, according to a release from the club.
The Marina Machans are currently sitting in sixth place in the points table with a total of 12 points and head coach Owen Coyle stated that they are excited to face Mumbai City as they play an attacking brand of football as well.
Punjab FC will look to ride on the highs of their maiden Indian Super League (ISL) victory last week as they prepare to host Odisha FC on December 26 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi to commence the 12th matchweek of the season
NorthEast United FC will host FC Goa on December 29 for their next fixture, whereas Bengaluru FC have capped off their first-half of the campaign with this match.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando expressed his disappointment after his side conceded a massive 4-1 defeat against FC Goa at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant conceded their second consecutive defeat after FC Goa clinched a 4-1 victory over them in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.
Having suffered their first defeat this season against Mumbai City FC on Wednesday in a chaotic fixture, the Mariners will be looking to bounce back stronger when they lock horns with the still-undefeated FG Goa, at home.