Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s set-piece proficiency looks to leverage Punjab FC’s recent defensive shortcomings

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on December 26, Thursday, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi at 7:30 pm IST. The Mariners have won both their previous ISL encounters against Punjab FC. However, Punjab FC have already beaten two sides, Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC, who managed the double over them last season, showing their ability to bounce back.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant enter this match after an eight-game unbeaten run that was ended with a defeat to FC Goa in their last fixture. Head coach Jose Molina has never lost consecutive games in ISL history, and the Mariners themselves have not suffered back-to-back away defeats in a single season. Punjab FC, on the other hand, have lost their last two matches on the road, conceding six goals across these encounters, as many as they conceded in their previous five games combined. However, their home record has been solid, with four wins in five games (L1), including a 2-0 victory against Mohammedan SC in their last home outing.

Right now, Mohun Bagan Super Giant lead the points table with 26 points from 12 games, whereas Punjab FC are positioned seventh, having garnered 18 points from 11 encounters.