The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Kolkata giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant face off in the quarter-finals of the 134th Durand Cup. The much-awaited match will take place today, August 17th, 2025, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata. Football fans can catch the action live from 7:00 PM IST.
Both teams have been in fantastic form, storming into the knockout stage with perfect records after winning all their group matches.
While both sides are unbeaten, East Bengal seems to have a slight edge. They have looked sharp and well-organized, scoring 12 goals while letting in just one. Mohun Bagan has also scored 12 goals but has conceded two. Considering Mohun Bagan is missing some key players due to injuries, East Bengal looks poised to secure a victory. Our prediction is a 3-1 win for East Bengal.
Here are the likely starting lineups for both teams:
East Bengal Predicted XI: Gill (Goalkeeper); Rakip, Sibille, Anwar, Provat; Mahesh, Jeakson, Miguel; Bipin Singh, Ahadad, Edmund.
Mohun Bagan SG Predicted XI: Vishal Kaith (Goalkeeper); Ashish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Abhimeitei; Anirudh Thapa, Apuia, Deepak Tangri; Sahal, Jamie Maclaren, Liston Colaco.
East Bengal will be without their midfielder Mohammad Rashid, who had to return home for personal reasons. For Mohun Bagan, the injury list is a bigger concern. They will be without the services of Subhasish Bose, Kiyan Nassiri, and Manvir Singh. However, the return of striker Muhammad Suhail will give their attack a boost.
The rivalry between these two clubs is legendary. In the Durand Cup, Mohun Bagan has a slight historical advantage with 17 titles, while East Bengal has won the prestigious trophy 16 times. This match is another chapter in their long and storied history.
Football fans across India can watch the live telecast of the Kolkata Derby on the Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels. For those who prefer to stream online, the match will be available live on the SonyLIV app and website.
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