Ambitious Chennaiyin FC looks for back-to-back wins in ISL 2024-25 as they battle promoted side Mohammedan SC in their first home game of the season.
CHN vs MSC Match Details
Date: Thursday, 26 September 2024
Time: 19:30 (IST)
Venue: Marina Arena, Chennai
CHN vs MSC Match Preview
Chennaiyin FC made a thunderous comeback in their opening league game of the new season at Kalinga Stadium after they went down inside nine minutes against Odisha FC. New signings stole the show as Farukh Chowdhury completed a quick brace within five minutes after half-time before Daniel Chima’s exquisite volley in the 69th minute sealed the win. An error at the back late in stoppage time let the host make it 3-2 but there was no stopping for Owen Coyle’s side to mark a victorious beginning to ISL 2024-25. The manner of the win will motivate Chennaiyin to take challenges in the league more proficiently and have a consistent run this time. The ambition for the side has also risen with a series of quality signings. The team will play their first game at Marina Arena this season following a week's rest with I-league winners Mohammedan SC visiting them. The Marina Machans will think nothing else than three points on their home turf.
Mohammedan SC came incredibly close to securing their first ISL victory in just the second league game of their debut season when Alexis Gomez converted a 79th penalty at Naihati. With just minutes left on the clock, FC Goa’s in-form striker Armando Sadiku's header sealed a draw to a huge disappointment for the hosts. The Black Panthers also lost to a late goal against Durand Cup winner NorthEast United causing concern for Andrey Chernysov with his side unable to see off matches. However, there are a lot of positives for the I-League winners to take before they handle more severe challenges in their first top-flight league campaign since 2014. Mohammedan will face Chennaiyin FC in their first away game of the season hoping to produce another encouraging fight against a strong opponent. The Kolkata giants are hoping to secure a win this time.
CHN vs MSC Predicted Lineups
Chennaiyin FC
Samik Mitra; Laldinliana Renthlei, PC Laldinpuia, Ryan Edwards, Ankit Mukherjee; Connor Shields, Elsinho, Lalrinliana Hnamtei, Farukh Choudhary; Irfan Yadwad, Daniel Chima
Mohammedan SC
Padam Chettri; Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, Gaurav Bora, Joseph Adjei, Sajad Purray; Alexis Gomez, Mirjalol Kasimov, Amarjit Singh; Lalremsanga Fanai, Carlos Franca, Makan Chote
CHN vs MSC Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Daniel Chima
Vice-captain Picks: Connor Shields, Alexis Gomez, Makan Chote
CHN vs MSC Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Chettri (Cr - 7.5)
DEF: Ankit (Cr - 7.5), Edwards (Cr - 8), Parray (Cr - 8)
MID: Shields (Cr - 8.5), Farukh (Cr - 8), Kasimov (Cr - 7.5), Chote (Cr - 8.5)
FW: Franca (Cr - 7.5), Chima (Cr - 9), Gomez (Cr - 9)
Vice-captain: Connor Shields
Captain: Daniel Chima
Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC Match Prediction
Mohammedan SC is expected to give a stiff fight again but Chennaiyin FC should be stronger at home. We predict a 2-1 win for the Marina Machans.
