There will probably be a marked rise within the decibel stage when a brimming Salt Lake Stadium hosts the season’s last derby with Mohun Bagan SG trying to set this season’s document straight towards East Bengal right here on Sunday.
The match comes at an important juncture of the Indian Super League the place Bagan is trying to declare its first League Shield whereas East Bengal is struggling for survival. Currently third, Mohun Bagan has 33 factors from 16 matches whereas East Bengal is in tenth with 18 from as many outings.
But in derby conferences this season the psychological benefit is with East Bengal with two wins up to now. Bagan misplaced the primary assembly of the season within the Durand Cup, however then gained the title beating East Bengal. The latter reversed the outcome within the Super Cup on its approach to profitable the title.
However, the general document in ISL is disheartening for East Bengal as Bagan has gained six out of the seven conferences up to now.
The solely reduction for East Bengal was the 2-2 draw within the final assembly (on February 3).
The draw considerably sparked a turnaround for Bagan beneath Antonio Lopez Habas. Bagan has been unbeaten since then and picked up 4 wins and two attracts in a stretch of six unbeaten matches.
East Bengal, which simply misplaced away to Goa, will trying to regain its kind in time.