Bhubaneswar/Jamshedpur, Thursday, March 5, 2026: Mohun Bagan Super Giant will aim to continue their winning streak when they face Odisha FC in Match 23 of the Indian Super League on Friday, March 6, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 IST.
Later in the day, Jamshedpur FC will also look for their fourth consecutive victory of the season when they face newly promoted Inter Kashi at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:30 IST.
Both matches will be streamed live on FanCode and telecast on Sony Sports Ten 2.
Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan SG
The Mariners have a superior head-to-head record against Odisha FC in the ISL, winning six out of the 13 meetings. Six matches ended in draws, while Odisha won one.
Mohun Bagan head coach Sergio Lobera said, “We will not win if we think it will be easy. We need maximum respect for the opponents. Anything can happen in football,” Lobera said. “On paper, we might be favourites. However, we must prove it on the pitch. We will face problems if we lack absolute focus.”
Mohun Bagan will look to continue their winning ways, while Odisha FC will hope for a resilient performance against the table toppers.
The Juggernauts opened their campaign with consecutive draws, with the previous fixture ending 1-1 against Chennaiyin FC. Captain Carlos Delgado rescued a point with a 68th-minute header. They are currently in ninth place in the table with two points.
Odisha will be up against current table toppers Mohun Bagan SG, who are looking for their fourth consecutive win in their bid to remain at the top of the table.
Odisha FC head coach TG Purushothaman stressed the need for an attacking approach. “We are improving. However, defensive solidity alone is not enough. We must be more decisive in the final third,” he said. “I focus on my team as usual. I focus on our attack, defence and all important areas. Let’s play what we deserve. I hope we achieve it.”
Odisha FC centre-back Thoiba Singh Moirangthem expects a battle. “It will be a tough game. It will test our midfield and defence. But we are ready. Every player wants to play these games.”
Jamshedpur FC vs Inter Kashi FC
In the second fixture of the day, Jamshedpur FC will hope to extend their brilliant start to the season against debutants Inter Kashi, who are unbeaten as well, albeit with two draws in three matches. The Men of Steel are currently second with nine points, trailing only on goal difference.
In the previous fixture, they secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over East Bengal FC in Kolkata, with Stephen Eze and Rei Tachikawa scoring the goals. Both teams have met once before in the AIFF Super Cup, which Jamshedpur FC won 2-0.
Jamshedpur head coach Owen Coyle stressed the importance of a high work rate. “It is not always about scoring three or four goals. It is about discipline, hard work and getting the result,” Coyle noted. “Nine points from three games shows our character. It shows the commitment of this group. We will face problems against a resilient Inter Kashi side if we lack focus. Overconfidence is dangerous. We must give everything with the right approach.”
Inter Kashi enter the match with the confidence of securing their first-ever ISL victory against Kerala Blasters in Kochi. They are currently sixth in the table with five points.
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Head coach Antonio Habas reflected on their recent performances. “We are the newest entrant in the ISL. We needed time to cope with the pressure and pace. However, our first win shows we can compete here,” Habas said. “We have a young, hard-working squad. We believe in them. These players have shown incredible professionalism. They show great defensive organisation. This team will continue to improve. We will compete strongly in this league.”
