Mohun Bagan to host unbeaten Punjab FC in ISL clash at Salt Lake Stadium on Oct. 31, 2026
Mohun Bagan SG will host Punjab FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, 31 October 2026 in an Indian Super League 2026-27 fixture. Both sides have won two of their three league matches so far; Punjab remain unbeaten with seven points from three games while Mohun Bagan recovered from an opening defeat.
Mohun Bagan began the season with a 1-0 loss to NorthEast United FC but have since recorded back-to-back wins to rebuild momentum under coach Panagiotis Dilmperis. The preview notes the Mariners’ recent displays have not always been convincing, and Dilmperis is prioritising continued victories while working to develop more entertaining attacking play.
Dilmperis will urge his players to be proactive against his former employers, with instructions to be energetic and forceful in key areas, retain a sturdy defensive shape and become more innovative and clinical in the opposition half to entertain the fans. The article states a win would boost Mohun Bagan’s confidence in their title push, while a draw or defeat could leave them farther behind the top of the table.
Punjab FC have collected seven points from a possible nine and have shown resilience, salvaging results and producing attacking football described as thrilling. Pavlos Dermitzakis, identified as Panagiotis’ successor, is credited with getting his side to produce efficient attacking play; he will urge them to continue being proactive in attack while maintaining a stronger defensive shape than in recent matches.
The preview lists injury concerns and selection doubts ahead of the match, with Mohun Bagan’s Jamie Maclaren, Miguel Figueira and Lalengmawia Ralte all noted as participation being under question, and Punjab FC’s Rishikanta Meitei and Diego Raposo described as doubtful. The piece includes a prediction line reading: Mohun Bagan wins – 5 Punjab FC wins – 0.
Predicted starting lineups provided in the preview name Mohun Bagan as: Vishal Kaith (GK), Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Alberto Rodriguez, Abhishek Singh, Deepak Tangri, Anirudh Thapa, Samir Zeljkovic, Manvir Singh, Dejan Drazic, Lee Erwin. Punjab FC’s projected XI is listed as: Arshdeep Singh (GK), Khaimingtham Lhungdim, Bijoy Varghese, Nikhil Prabhu, Muhammed Uvais, Ricky Shabong, Bishu Sharma, Manglenthang Kipgen, Alfred Planas, Sanathoi Singh, Raphaël Messi Bouli.
The preview singles out two forwards: Dejan Drazic has not recorded a goal or an assist in Mohun Bagan’s first three matches, yet the article emphasises his versatility and previous impact for FC Goa in the ISL; it says he needs an inspired performance, improved finishing and more inventive final-third passing. For Punjab, Raphaël Messi Bouli, described as 34 years old, has three goals and one assist in three matches and is reported to often drop into deeper positions to create chances; the preview adds he will need to be decisive in finishing to help Punjab trouble Mohun Bagan.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST and will be shown live on Sony Ten 2, with live streaming available on Sony LIV and YouTube for free.
