Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Bengaluru FC: Preview, broadcast details, injuries & predicted lineups of ISL Final

The stage is set for a titanic clash as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Bengaluru FC lock horns in the ISL 2024-25 Final at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on April 12 (7:30 PM IST). With silverware, bragging rights, and legacy on the line, both teams enter this blockbuster showdown after surviving nail-biting semi-finals.

While Mohun Bagan aims to cap their dominant league campaign with a trophy, Bengaluru FC rides on the magic of their evergreen icon Sunil Chhetri. But beneath the glitz lies drama—late fitness calls, tactical gambles, and a rivalry steeped in history.

Injury Boost for Blues: Key Players Cleared for Final

Bengaluru FC received a major boost ahead of the final as midfield linchpin Suresh Wangjam and rising star Vinit Venkatesh were declared fit. Coach Gerard Zaragoza confirmed,

“He [Suresh] is recovering. Not only him, we have recovered all players except Nikhil Poojary, who is out of the playoffs. But the others are ready.”

Wangjam, who suffered a hamstring strain in the semi-final second leg, trained lightly with heavy strapping, signaling his availability. His contributions this season—a goal and assist in the eliminator—make him pivotal. Vinit, despite a knee scare, also rejoined drills, though his role remains uncertain.

For Mohun Bagan, injury woes are minimal. The Mariners’ squad is at full strength, with no fresh concerns reported.

Paths to the Final: Grit, drama, and last-minute heroics

Mohun Bagan topped the league table with 17 wins in 24 matches, but their semi-final against Jamshedpur FC tested their resolve. After a 1-2 first-leg deficit, Jason Cummings’ penalty and Lalengmawia Ralte’s 91st-minute strike sealed a dramatic 2-0 second-leg win.

Bengaluru FC mirrored the chaos. A 2-0 first-leg advantage nearly crumbled against FC Goa, who leveled the aggregate score in the 88th minute. Enter Sunil Chhetri—the 39-year-old legend volleyed a 93rd-minute winner, scripting yet another fairytale.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Bengaluru FC: Who dominates in the head-to-head battle

In nine ISL meetings, Mohun Bagan has dominated with seven wins, while Bengaluru managed just one victory. Their last clash saw the Mariners win 3-1, but finals rewrite histories.

Predicted Lineups

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (4-2-3-1):

Vishal Kaith (GK); Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose; Anirudh Thapa, Lalengmawia Ralte; Liston Colaco, Sahal Abdul Samad, Ashique Kuruniyan; Jason Cummings.

Bengaluru FC (4-3-3):

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Rahul Bheke, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Chinglensana Singh, Naorem Singh; Suresh Wangjam, Pedro Capo, Alberto Noguera; Sunil Chhetri, J. Pereyra Diaz, Ryan Williams.

Key Battles to Watch

Jason Cummings vs Gurpreet Sandhu: The league’s top scorer (Cummings) faces India’s No. 1 goalkeeper.

Sunil Chhetri vs Tom Aldred: Chhetri’s clutch gene vs Aldred’s aerial dominance.

Midfield Maestros: Thapa and Ralte’s creativity vs Bengaluru’s gritty trio of Wangjam, Capo, and Noguera.