Indian Super League 2026 is heading towards the end, and as the league is binding up all its memories and is ready to say goodbye for this year, two giants of Indian football, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, are ready to face each other in the derby clash, which is not just special for its historical identity this year; this one match is going to shape the winner’s fate. Both teams are currently standing at the top with 22 points, as both teams have now two matches left, the chances for both teams are very much wide open.
Chances and scenarios
If East Bengal beats Mohun Bagan
East Bengal FC will move to 25 points after 12 matches, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant will remain on 22 points. East Bengal will go above Bengaluru FC and will then need only a draw in their final game to finish ahead of Bengaluru.
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Mohun Bagan’s title hopes will become complicated because even a win in their last match would take them only to 25 points, meaning they would still depend on East Bengal dropping points.
If Mohun Bagan beats East Bengal
Mohun Bagan will climb to 25 points after 12 matches, while East Bengal will stay on 22. Mohun Bagan will take control of the ISL shield race and will require just one point from their final game to stay ahead of Bengaluru FC. East Bengal, meanwhile, will have to win their final match and hope Mohun Bagan fails to secure maximum points.
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If the Kolkata Derby ends in a draw
Both teams will move to 23 points after 12 matches, level with Bengaluru FC, who have already completed all 13 games. The title race will then be decided in the final round of fixtures. East Bengal will hold the advantage because of their superior goal difference of +18 compared to Mohun Bagan’s +13.
When and where to watch?
The Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League 2025-26 season will be played on Sunday, May 17, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
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The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can watch the live telecast on Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on FanCode.The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can watch the live telecast on Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on FanCode.
