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Odisha FC has been drawn against ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League – Season 9 Playoffs.
Odisha FC will take on ATK Mohun Bagan in what promises to be an exciting match-up in the Indian Super League playoffs. Both teams have had different journeys in the tournament so far, with Odisha FC starting the season strong while ATK Mohun Bagan has struggled to find consistency throughout their campaign this season despite securing a spot in the top 6.
The team considered to be the league’s dark horses managed to surprise everyone by picking up some crucial wins and putting in some impressive performances. Odisha FC finished their 2022-23 campaign sixth in the league standings with 30 points from 20 matches. The standout players for Odisha FC this season have been Diego Mauricio, Nandhakumar, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Carlos Delgado, and Saul Crespo to name a few. The Brazilian has been in hot form netting 12 goals and is the front-runner for the “Golden Boot”.
ATK Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, finished third in the league standings with 34 points from 20 matches, behind Hyderabad FC. Dimitri Petratos has been the standout player for ATK Mohun Bagan this season, scoring nine goals and providing seven assists in 19 appearances. He will be a key player for the team in their playoff clash against the Eastern Dragons.
When these two teams met earlier in the season, ATK Mohun Bagan emerged victorious with a 2-0 win at the Saltlake Stadium. However, Odisha FC put in a strong performance and was unlucky not to come away with three points from the match at the Kalinga. They will take heart from that performance and will look to put in another strong showing in the playoffs.
The playoff match between Odisha FC and ATK Mohun Bagan promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have players who can turn the game on its head, and it will come down to which team can perform better on the day. Josep Gombau’s men will be looking to cause an upset and progress to the next round of the ISL.
