Mohun Bagan host Odisha FC at Salt Lake Stadium in ISL 2026-27 on Thursday, 5 November (2026)
Mohun Bagan will host Odisha FC at the Salt Lake Stadium (Kolkata) in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 fixture on Thursday, 5 November (2026), and arrive seeking to extend a three-match winning run while Odisha chase their first victory of the campaign.
Mohun Bagan recovered from an opening defeat to NorthEast United and have since put together consecutive wins under coach Panagiotis Dilmperis; the manager has accepted the side’s play is not the most entertaining yet priorities remain consistent results and a more clinical, inventive attacking edge. Dilmperis has indicated he wants players to take more risks in creating and converting chances while preserving a compact shape to control the match, and he will be keen to avoid dropping points to a low-confidence Odisha side.
Odisha FC began the season without a win from their opening three matches and scored only two goals across that spell, recording draws in each of their last two outings as they integrate a reworked squad. Head coach TG Purushothaman has emphasised a tight defensive structure to frustrate Mohun Bagan while urging greater unpredictability and efficiency in possession to secure a positive result; a first win would provide a notable confidence lift, whereas another dropped opportunity could raise questions about the unit’s quality.
Team news heading into the game leaves Mohun Bagan uncertain over the fitness of Jamie Maclaren, Miguel Figueira and Lalengmawia Ralte, with Sahal Abdul Samad also doubtful after an early withdrawal in the previous match against Punjab FC. Odisha are expected to name the same squad that faced NorthEast United in their last fixture. Mohun Bagan wins – 8 Odisha FC wins – 2
Confirmed lineups named before kickoff are: Mohun Bagan — Vishal Kaith (GK), Abhishek Singh, Rahul Bheke, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose, Deepak Tangri, Anirudh Thapa, Samir Zeljkovic, Manvir Singh, Dejan Drazic, Lee Erwin. Odisha FC — Hritik Tiwari (GK), Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, Thoiba Singh, Stephen Eze, Saurabh Bhanwala, Nandha Kumar Sekar, Puitea, Lalrinfela Khiangte, Giorgi Aburjania, Mahmoud Eid, Everton.
Relevant form and performance figures show Mohun Bagan have won four of their last five Indian Super League home matches at the Salt Lake Stadium, while Odisha FC have managed just one victory in their last 10 ISL meetings with Mohun Bagan. Across Mohun Bagan’s four matches so far in the 2026-27 ISL, the team has recorded 103 touches inside the opposition box, the highest total in the league to date.
The match is scheduled for a 7:30 PM IST kickoff on Thursday, 5 November (2026) at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata; it will be broadcast live on Sony Ten 2 and streamed on Sony LIV and YouTube (for free). For additional coverage and updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, or via the Khel Now Android App, iOS App, WhatsApp and Telegram.
