ATK Mohun Bagan and East Bengal FC clash today at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata with fans and players of Kerala Blasters eagerly watching the match. Nicknamed the “Kolkata Derby” of the Indian Super League, the match between the traditional clubs of Kolkata is eagerly watched by fans in Kolkata. Blasters and ATK Mohun Bagan have 31 points. ATK won’t have much trouble beating a weak East Bengal. East Bengal is 10th in the points table.
Today we will know if the desire of Blasters fans to play at their own ground in the play-offs will come true. If ATK wins today, Kerala Blasters will not be able to play the playoffs at home. The third and fourth placed teams will be able to play the ISL playoffs at their own ground.
Bangalore vs ATK Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters
Mumbai and Hyderabad have already confirmed their semi-final entry as the top two runners-up. Bangalore, ATK and Kerala Blasters are competing for the first and fourth positions with a slight difference in points. Bangalore are slightly ahead in this match with a resounding win in the last match. ATK’s all efforts will be to secure their position by winning today’s match. If ATK wins today, even if they win tomorrow’s match, Kerala Blasters will not be able to play the playoffs at home.
Kerala’s match tomorrow is against the mighty Hyderabad. Tomorrow’s match will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, the home ground. Kochi is the lucky ground for Blasters. In the first match of the league, Kerala Blasters won against Hyderabad. Blasters won the match at Hyderabad’s home ground by one goal.
“Kerala Blasters’ Possibilities”
A draw or defeat by ATK Mohun Bagan today is the most likely way for the Blasters to finish fourth. If ATK wins today, they will have to beat Hyderabad by at least three goals in tomorrow’s match. Only then can Blastus overtake Bangalore and reach the fourth position.
In the current form, it will be very difficult for Blasters to beat Hyderabad by three goals. In any case, if they want to play the playoffs in Kochi, good luck should support the Blasters. Kerala Blasters coach Evan and his team are adamant that they will lift the crown in this ISL whether it is at home ground or not.
