Goa: It’s almost time for arguably the biggest game of the season, with FC Goa set to take on ATK Mohun Bagan in a true clash of the titans. Ahead of this game, the anticipation of the fans is at an all-time high, and there is hardly anything to separate the two sides heading into this one.
The stats tell us an interesting story about how these two ISL giants line up against one another, and without further ado, let us look at the numbers that matter:
- Shots on target were one thing, but FC Goa also saw themselves top when it came to shots on goal, with a staggering 75 total strikes so far this season. Some of those would need to be converted in this crunch tie against ATKMB.
2. Recent history has nothing to choose between these two teams, with one victory apiece for both Goa and ATKMB last season. Both teams had won their home game last season.
3. ATKMB are always a tough nut to crack, and that has been reconfirmed by their sensational defensive displays this season, with three clean sheets to their name already. It is more than any other ISL side this season. Meanwhile, FC Goa managed to, have kept just one clean sheet so far.
5. Igor Angulo leads the way as the top scorer for the Gaurs this season and is also leading the way in terms of the Golden Boot award, with six strikes to his name.
6. Goa’s danger man might well be one Jorge Ortiz, who now has the most number of shots on target in the ISL this season, with ten efforts thus far. His influence is going to be vital for them as the Gaurs look to win this big game.
7. This will be the 15th time that the Gaurs will clash with the Kolkata outfit, with the latter winning five times and Goa winning thrice.
8. In head to head action, both ATKMB and FC Goa have scored a total of 16 goals against each other, and it feels like few may go in during their next encounter as well.
9. FC Goa were the highest goal scorers last season in the ISL, with 51 goals to their name, but in second place was actually ATKMB, who managed a healthy tally of 39 of their own.
10. In the heart of Goa’s midfield is one Lenny Rodrigues, who looks set to start against ATKMB, and his record of 170 interceptions in ISL history could prove pivotal against the threat posed by the opposition.
