Indian Super League this weekend - Race for the Top-four
With only a handful of games left to play of the regular season the fight for the Playoff spots is still wide open in the Indian Super League. ATK Mohun Bengals and Mumbai City FC are through to the next stage but which two teams are going to join them for the semi-finals? Make sure to follow the action live as it kicks off on Friday and countinues with games on both Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday we’ll know which four teams that’re still in the contention for this year’s champions trophy.
Three teams fighting for two spots
No one could have set this up in a more dramatic way. The regular season of the Indian Super League will be alive until the very last kick. The top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals and as ATK Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC have already claimed the first- and second place in the table there’re only two remaining spots to fight for. FC Goa, Hyderabad FC and North East United FC are all having a chance of getting a place in this season’s Playoffs, which will be decided this weekend.
Watch every game from the Indian Super League live on Star Sports Network. All games will be shown live on TV and live stream, including the upcoming Playoffs. For information on when and how to watch the last round of the regular season check out the ISL TV- and stream schedule here.
Standings Matches Points
ATK Mohun Bagan (Q) 19 40
Mumbai City FC (Q) 18 34
FC Goa 19 30
North East United FC 19 30
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Hyderabad FC 19 28
Jamshedpur FC 19 24
Bengaluru FC 19 22
Chennaiyin FC 20 20
SC East Bengal 18 17
Kerala Blasters FC 19 17
Odisha FC 18 9
North East United FC vs Kerala Blasters FC – 26th Feb 21:00 IST
TV/Stream: Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports First, Star Sports 1 Bangla, Star Sports 2 HD, Hotstar
North East United FC, led by interim manager Khalid Jamil, have managed to turn their weak start of the 2020/21 campaign into an impressive run of games and a position where they can finish it all of by grabbing one of the Playoff spots. As they prepare for the final game of the regular season, they do it with a high level of confidence after having played nine games without a defeat. The last opponent of the regular season will Kerala Blasters FC who’re not having a season to remember. North East United FC should be able to go out here and prove how much stronger team they are. The motivation and quality speak for a home win here, which would make North East United FC to one of the four Playoff teams.
FC Goa vs Hyderabad FC – 28th Feb 18:30 IST
TV/Stream: Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports First, Star Sports 1 Bangla, Star Sports 2 HD, Hotstar
The game of the weekend is without any doubts the one between FC Goa and Hyderabad FC on Sunday evening. A game that will decide which one of the two teams that will qualify for this season’s Playoffs. FC Goa have the advantage of playing at home and also have two points more than their opponents, but things can change. Expect a tight game where none of the teams want to risk anything and potentially lose their Playoff spot. As the game goes on, we can expect a more attacking Hyderabad FC who will not be saved by one point.