Punjab FC
- Punjab FC are unbeaten at home this season (2 draws).
- However, their form heading into this game is much better with two wins, two draws, and just one defeat from their last five matches.
- Their most recent outings saw Punjab FC draw 1-1 with FC Goa at home before claiming a stunning 3-1 away victory over Kerala Blasters FC.
Mohammedan SC
- Mohammedan SC have lost all 3 away games in the Indian Super League 2026, conceding 13 goals.
- Punjab FC are sitting in seventh place in the Indian Super League 2026 with eight points from five games, while Mohammedan SC are rooted to the bottom of the table with zero points from the same number of games.
- Meanwhile, Mohammedan SC are in terrible form with five defeats from their last five.
- The visitors were thrashed 7-0 away at East Bengal FC before their 2-1 defeat at home to Bengaluru FC.
Head-to-Head
Punjab have a strong head-to-head record against Mohammedan SC with one win and one draw from the last two meetings in all competitions.
Key Players
- Punjab FC have the tactical identity and structure that Panagiotis Dilmperis has instilled since July 2024.
- They have a talisman in Nsungusi Effiong, who has scored four goals in his four appearances this season, and has netted more than half of Punjab’s goals in their last five games.
Betting Insights
- Punjab’s price of 1.12 to win this game is a reflection of the bookmakers’ views that they are heavy favourites for this clash.
- Punjab FC are yet to claim a home victory this term with two draws from two games, and they’re averaging 1.00 goals per home game.
- However, Mohammedan SC are conceding at a rate of 4.33 goals per away game in the league this campaign, so I think a few should be on the cards for the home side in what is likely to be a high-scoring game at the other end with Mohammedan’s defensive vulnerabilities.
- Over 2.5 goals is at 1.51, which suggests the bookmakers are expecting a high-scoring encounter.
Prediction
- The away side will surely fold if they are under pressure for extended periods, so a home win with a few goals looks likely.
- Both Teams to Score - No at 1.5 is a confident bet that Punjab’s defense will keep Mohammedan at bay or that the visitors will struggle to create enough chances against the home defense.
