Kerala Blasters play ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League 2022-23 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Monday, October 16, 2022. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Kerala Blasters’ scintillating second-half display against East Bengal FC earned them all three points in the ISL 2022-23 season opener. The victory suggests the potential of yet another strong season for the Blasters, following their excellent run to the final of the competition last season.
Defensive problems spilt over from the 2021-22 season into the start of the new campaign for ATK Mohun Bagan. With Roy Krishna and David Williams no longer at the club, ATK will depend on midfielder Hugo Boumous and forwards, Manvir Singh and Liston Colaco, to head the goal-scoring department this season. However, Boumous and Colaco haven’t been the most prolific off late for the Kolkata side.
Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan Indian Super League 2022-23 odds
Parimatch odds: Kerala Blasters: 2.75, ATK Mohun Bagan: 2.31, Draw: 3.40
Betwinner odds: Kerala Blasters: 2.65, ATK Mohun Bagan: 2.33, Draw: 4.54
Betway odds: Kerala Blasters: 2.70, ATK Mohun Bagan: 2.40, Draw: 3.30
10CRIC odds: Kerala Blasters: 2.71, ATK Mohun Bagan: 2.45, Draw: 3.31
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan head-to-head
ATK Mohun Bagan are unbeaten in the four previous matches played against Kerala Blasters. The Blasters have never kept a clean sheet against their opponents, while ATKMB have also failed to do the same in the last three matches.
In the 2020-21 ISL season, ATKMB won 1-0 and 3-2 in two pulsating encounters against the Kerala Blasters.
The victory margin was slightly better in the first game last season, with ATK Mohun Bagan winning the fixture 4-2. However, Kerala Blasters held ATKMB to a 2-2 draw in the latest game between the two clubs.
Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan Indian Super League 2022-23 squads
Kerala Blasters: Prabhsukhan Gill (goalkeeper), Muheet Shabir (goalkeeper), Sachin Suresh (goalkeepers), Neeshu Kumar, Sandeep Singh, Bijoy V, Harmanjot Khabra, Marko Leskovic, Victor Mongil, Jessel Carneiro (captain), Sahal Abdul Samad, Jeakson Singh, Puitea, Adrian Luna, Dimitris Diamantakos, Rahul KP, Sreekutan MS, Ivan Kalyuzhny, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Apostolos Giannou.
ATK Mohun Bagan: Arsh Shaikh (goalkeeper), Vishal Kaith (goalkeeper), Debnath Mondal (goalkeeper), Asish Rai, Pritam Kotal (captain), Florentin Pogba, Brendan Hamill, Ravi Rana, Subhasish Bose, Sumit Rathi, Ashique Kuruniyan, Carl McHugh, Deepak Tangri, Manvir Singh, Joni Kauko, Abhishek Suryavanshi, Engson Singh, Lenny Rodrigues, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Ricky Shabong, Liston Colaco, Hugo Boumous, Dimitri Petratos, Kiyan Giri, Fardin Ali Molla.
Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan probable starting lineups
Kerala Blasters: Prabhsukhan Gill (goalkeeper); Harmanjot Singh Khabra, Ruivah Hormipam, Marko Leskovic, Jessel Carneiro (captain); Sahal Abdul Samad, Jeakson Singh, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Adrian Luna; Apostolos Giannou, Ivan Kalyuzhny.
ATK Mohun Bagan: Arsh Shaikh (goalkeeper); Asish Rai, Pritam Kotal (captain), Florentin Pogba, Ashique Kuruniyan; Carl McHugh, Deepak Tangri; Manvir Singh, Joni Kauko, Liston Colaco; Hugo Boumous.
Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan Indian Super League 2022-23 combined fantasy XI
Prabhsukhan Gill (goalkeeper); Jessel Carneiro, Pritam Kotal, Florentin Pogba, Ashique Kuruniyan; Carl McHugh, Deepak Tangri; Manvir Singh, Adrian Luna (captain), Liston Colaco; Ivan Kalyuzhny.
Kerala Blasters top picks and players to watch vs ATK Mohun Bagan Indian Super League 2022-23
Ivan Kalyuzhny: The Ukrainian attacking midfielder turned the Blasters’ opening game on its head in the second half. Kalyuzhny scored two goals in seven minutes to seal a 3-1 victory for the Blasters against East Bengal FC. He registered two goals and two assists in the Ukrainian Premier League in the 2021-22 season.
Adrian Luna: Kerala Blasters’ no. 20 opened their account for the season against East Bengal FC. Luna is a highly influential player in midfield, with his creative and defensive aspects being decisive in the Blasters’ performances. Luna’s five goals and seven assists in ISL 2021-22 powered the side to the final of the tournament.
ATK Mohun Bagan top picks and players to watch vs Kerala Blasters Indian Super League 2022-23
Manvir Singh: Since his move to ATK Mohun Bagan at the beginning of the 2020-21 season, Manvir Singh has been one of the most consistent players at the club. Manvir netted the opening goal in ATK’s defeat in the 2022-23 season opener. The 26-year-old scored six goals last season, adding to the five goals he smashed in the ISL in his debut season for ATK.
Liston Colaco: The Indian forward had a breakthrough season in 2020-21, making five goal contributions for Hyderabad FC, after which ATK Mohun Bagan splashed the cash on him. Colaco’s directness in offensive transitions along with his playmaking abilities make him a difficult prospect for the opposition. He scored twice and made three assists in the ISL last season.
Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan Indian Super League 2022-23 prediction
Kerala Blasters’ record against ATK Mohun Bagan has been underwhelming over the last couple of seasons. However, their form has been on the rise since the 2021-22 season and the Blasters are expected to challenge ATK in this upcoming match in front of their home support.
Meanwhile, ATK Mohun Bagan’s defensive form is a concern, but their record against the Blasters keeps them in good stead. They are tipped to be the slight favourites on Sunday.