JYNEWS, Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan: The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season is set for a blockbuster clash as Kerala Blasters FC take on Mohun Bagan Super Giant on February 15, 2025, at Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. With Mohun Bagan leading the league table and Kerala Blasters fighting for playoff survival, this match promises fireworks. Here’s your ultimate guide to catching the action live, key player insights, and tactical breakdowns.
The ISL 2024-25 clash between Kerala Blasters and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will be telecast live on Sports 18 Network in India. For digital viewers, the match will stream free on JioCinema (app and website).
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: February 15, 2025
: 7:30 PM IST
: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi
Global fans can tune in via OneFootball (Europe), Fox Sports (Australia), and ESPN+ (USA).
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: Live stats, possession, shots, and attack momentum.
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Kerala Blasters, sitting 8th with 24 points from 19 matches, need a win to keep playoff hopes alive. Recent form shows promise:
, including a 3-1 thrashing of Chennaiyin FC.
: High-pressing gameplay leveraging Adrian Luna’s creativity (6 assists) and Kwame Peprah’s finishing (5 goals).
: Defensive lapses in set-pieces (conceded 12 goals from dead balls).
: Forward Noah Sadaoui (ankle) is ruled out, while Anirudh Thapa remains doubtful.
Mohun Bagan, topping the table with 46 points from 20 matches, are two wins away from clinching the ISL Shield. Their dominance includes:
: 4 wins and 1 draw.
: Jamie Maclaren (8 goals) and Liston Colaco’s pace (5 assists).
: Best set-piece record in ISL (10 goals from corners/free kicks).
: No major injuries reported.
: The Australian striker averages a goal every 95 minutes. His positioning in the box makes him lethal.
: 5 assists and 3 goals this season. His dribbling (72% success rate) terrorizes defenses.
: Anchors the league’s tightest defense (12 clean sheets).
: The Uruguayan playmaker has created 34 chances, the highest in ISL 2024-25.
: 5 goals in 18 matches. His aerial prowess (1.87m height) challenges Mohun Bagan’s backline.
: Wins 68% of duels; crucial to neutralizing Maclaren.
Mohun Bagan dominates the rivalry with 6 wins in 8 ISL meetings. Kerala’s lone victory came in 2022 (3-1). The last encounter (2024) ended 2-0 in Mohun Bagan’s favor.
: Sachin Suresh
: Naocha Singh, Sandeep Singh, Milos Drincic, Hormipam Ruivah
: Danish Farooq, Jeakson Singh; Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Adrian Luna (C), Vibin Mohanan
: Kwame Peprah
: Vishal Kaith
: Ashish Rai, Subhasish Bose (C), Anwar Ali, Manvir Singh
: Deepak Tangri, Joni Kauko, Hugo Boumous
: Liston Colaco, Jamie Maclaren, Greg Stewart
: 40% of their goals come from set-pieces. Kerala must mark Yuste and Maclaren tightly.
: Luna’s through balls to Peprah could exploit Mohun Bagan’s high defensive line.
: Boumous vs Jeakson Singh – whoever controls the tempo wins.
: Can Mohun Bagan secure the ISL Shield with a win?
A: A victory would take them to 49 points, needing just one more win to clinch the title.
: How crucial is Jamie Maclaren’s form?
A: Maclaren has scored in 4 consecutive games. His partnership with Greg Stewart (5 assists) is key.
: Will Mohun Bagan rotate players?
A: Unlikely. Coach Juan Ferrando prefers consistency, especially with the Shield within reach.
: What’s Kerala’s path to the playoffs?
A: They need 12 points from their remaining 5 games. A win here is non-negotiable.
: How will they cope without Noah Sadaoui?
A: Coach Ivan Vukomanović may deploy Rahul KP on the wings to maintain attacking width.
: Can Adrian Luna outplay Mohun Bagan’s midfield?
A: Luna’s creativity (6 assists) vs Kauko’s defensive discipline (85% tackle success) will decide Kerala’s fate.
Mohun Bagan’s form and squad depth make them favorites. However, Kerala’s home crowd (35,000+ expected) and desperation for points could spark an upset.
: Kerala Blasters 1-2 Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Don’t miss this high-stakes ISL showdown! Tune in to Sports 18 or JioCinema at 7:30 PM IST for a match that could define the season. Whether you’re backing Kerala’s underdog spirit or Mohun Bagan’s title charge, this is football at its electrifying best.