FC Goa

Jamshedpur FC, back to winning ways after a five-game drought, hosts an in-form FC Goa at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. Both teams are vying for top spot in the crucial last phase of the Indian Super League. Jamshedpur aim to leverage their strong home record against Goa's current three-match winning streak.

Jamshedpur FC secured a dramatic 2-0 victory over FC Goa, overcoming a hailstorm and a goalless first half. Rei Tachikawa broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute, followed by a spectacular long-range strike from Madih Talal in stoppage time. This win propelled Jamshedpur to the top of the ISL table.

FC Goa secured a crucial 2-0 victory against NorthEast United FC, marking their third consecutive win and propelling them to second place in the ISL standings. Dejan Drazic opened the scoring, and Mohammed Yasir sealed the win with a late goal. FC Goa captain Sandesh Jhingan's stellar defensive performance earned him Player of the Match.

In their final home game of the ISL season, Bengaluru FC dominated possession against Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday, but a goalless draw left the Blues frustrated after they failed to convert their chances.

The ongoing ISL season has seen significant imbalances, with bottom-placed Mohammedan Sporting playing far fewer home games than rivals such as East Bengal. Many other clubs have also been displaced from their home venues. With relegation now in effect, these inequalities could have serious consequences for affected clubs, raising questions about fairness despite no formal force majeure ruling.

Indian Super League club owners have proposed a working committee to engage with the federation regarding the long-term commercial rights. This move comes after the AIFF formed an ISL Governing Council, with clubs seeking a structured and transparent process for selecting a commercial partner, expressing concerns over the current rights process.

Odisha FC's scoring struggles continued at home with a 1-1 draw against Mohammedan Sporting Club. VP Suhair gave Odisha the lead before T Adison Singh equalized for Mohammedan. The result sees Odisha drop to 12th place. Mohammedan secured their first point of the season. Both teams had chances but failed to convert them into a win.

Odisha FC, currently 11th in the Indian Super League, face bottom-placed Mohammedan Sporting Club. The Juggernauts aim to secure a vital win after a recent loss. Mohammedan Sporting Club, yet to earn a point, also seek their first victory. Both teams have injury concerns ahead of the crucial match at Kalinga Stadium.