Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal Prediction: Both have two wins in two games

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will go against East Bengal in Gameweek 3 of the Kalinga Indian Super Cup at Kalinga Stadium. Both teams have won all their games in the cup so far. Who will win? 

For the second consecutive match, Mohun Bagan Super Giant found themselves trailing by a goal but managed to secure a 2-1 victory over an unfortunate Hyderabad FC, replicating a similar result achieved against Sreenidi Deccan in their opening match. Despite initially falling behind due to a defensive error, the Green and Maroons capitalized on two pivotal decisions from the officials to turn the tide. Nim Dorjee's second yellow card allowed the Mariners to elevate their intensity, resulting in an own goal for the equalizer. Dimitri Petratos sealed the late victory from the penalty spot after Hugo Boumous was fouled inside the box. While the manner of the win may not have been entirely satisfying, accumulating six points from the first two games positions them favorably for the crucial group decider against city rivals East Bengal. Antonio Habas, a significant boost, has now joined the team in Bhubaneshwar, although he will be observing the Kolkata derby from the VIP seat, with Clifford Miranda remaining on the touchline for the final group game. Mohun Bagan has no alternative but to secure a victory against the Red and Golds, as they did in the Durand Cup final last year, to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2024.

Shaik(GK); Basfore, Yuste, Hamill; Rai, Martins, Boumous, Petratos, Nassiri; Sadiku, Cummings

East Bengal has maintained a perfect record in the Kalinga Super Cup 2024, securing two victories in as many group games. Following a thrilling 3-2 win against Hyderabad FC in the opening match, Carles Cuadrat's team displayed a more controlled performance in a 2-1 triumph over Sreenidi Deccan. Goals from Hijazi Maher and Javier Siverio in the first half secured the victory, although there were some tense moments, including a controversial offside decision disallowing David Castenada's header just before halftime and a late penalty conceded by Ajay Chettri, allowing substitute William to score a consolation goal. East Bengal needs only a point in the upcoming group-deciding clash to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2024. Despite being level on points and sharing the same goal difference with Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the Red and Golds lead on goals scored. However, the primary focus for East Bengal is to win the derby, eliminating their rivals from the Super Cup and seeking redemption for their Durand Cup final defeat as they strive for the tournament trophy.

Gill(GK); Rakip, Maher, Pardo, Nishu; Nandha, Crespo, Chhetri, Herrer; Siverio, Silva

This is a Kolkata Derby which will be played in Odisha with the goal of going at the top of the group. As both teams have qualified for the next round they would go easy and save players for the next more important games but there wont be any drop in intensity between the two rivals. Expect Mohun bagan to win the game and go into the next round as leaders of group A.