Mohun Bagan to host Odisha FC at Salt Lake in ISL match on 5 November 2026
Mohun Bagan will host Odisha FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday, 5 November (2026) in the 2026-27 Indian Super League. The Mariners arrive on a three-match winning run while Odisha are still seeking their first victory of the campaign.
After an opening defeat to NorthEast United, Mohun Bagan have responded with three straight wins and are taking that form into this home fixture. The team, playing under Panagiotis Dilmperis, have not produced expansive attacking football according to recent coverage but have collected results; Dilmperis is urging greater creativity and clinical finishing from his forwards while emphasising the need to retain a compact shape.
Odisha FC have not won any of their first three matches and have scored only two goals in that period as they work with a revamped squad. TG Purushothaman has overseen two draws in Odisha’s last two outings and is expected to ask his players to hold a tight defensive shape while also being braver and more clinical in attack to try to secure a first win.
Mohun Bagan are monitoring fitness issues ahead of the match, with Panagiotis Dilmperis said to be "still sweating on the fitness of Jamie Maclaren, Miguel Figueira and Lalengmawia Ralte heading into this clash." Sahal Abdul Samad is another doubt after going off early in the last game against Punjab FC. Odisha FC should have the same squad as they did in the previous game against NorthEast United.
Projected lineups listed in preview: 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. Prediction supplied in the preview: Mohun Bagan wins – 8 Odisha FC wins – 2.
Samir Zeljkovic could occupy a more advanced midfield role for Mohun Bagan and the preview identifies this match as an opportunity for him to register his first goal contribution for the Mariners. The Bosnia & Herzegovina midfielder has created several chances in recent games but is yet to be rewarded; the write-up expects him to make late runs and use his final delivery to generate goal-scoring opportunities.
The preview notes Odisha signed Everton Nascimento ahead of the 2026-27 season for his goal-scoring ability; the 33-year-old forward is yet to score in three ISL appearances and will attempt to make an impact with his off-the-ball runs and positioning. The piece states Everton must finish chances convincingly to boost Odisha’s prospects of earning a positive result at Salt Lake.
Kick-off for the match is scheduled at 7:30 PM IST and the preview says the game will be shown live on Sony Ten 2 and streamed on Sony LIV and YouTube (for free). For further updates the article refers readers to Khel Now’s social channels and apps.
