ATKMB, Odisha FC to fight for playoff spots

Kolkata: ATK Mohun Bagan will look to get back to winning ways and extend their two-point lead over Odisha FC whom they meet in ISL-9 at the Salt lake Stadium here on Saturday. Placed at fifth and sixth spots respectively, the winners of Saturday’s tie will be able to establish a safety cushion.However, the Mariners have to lift their game after failing to score in four of their last five matches and winning just one of those games.ATKMB coach Juan Ferrando will be happy to return home where they have won five out of seven games. The return of Glan Martins on loan from FC Goa has strengthened the hosts’ midfield behind the prolific striker Dimitri Petratos, who has scored five goals and assisted six in 13 ISL games this season.Odisha FC on the other hand, have never beaten ATKMB in the ISL. Mumbai FC feat: Mumbai City FC registered their 11th straight win in ISL on Friday when they beat Jamshedpur FC 2-1, surpassing Mohun Bagan’s record of 10 in I League 2008-09.THE STREAK: Beat Chennayin FC 6-2; Beat Bengaluru FC 4-0; Beat North East United 3-1; Beat FC Goa 4-1; Beat East Bengal 3-0; Beat Chennayin FC 2-1; Beat Odisha FC 4-2; Beat Kerala Blasters 4-0; Beat ATK Mohun Bagan 1-0; Beat North East United 4-0; Beat Jamshedpur FC 2-1.— Gautam Roy