Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC Prediction & Betting Tips - Indian Super League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Indian Super League Predictions
The 2026 Indian Super League (ISL) edition matchday one ends with a game between Mumbai City and Chennaiyin on Thursday. This match in Mumbai between the Islanders and the ‘Sea Blues’ comes with our prediction of a home win.
Last season saw Mumbai finish sixth in the regular season and qualify for the knockouts but be beaten by Bengaluru. Chennaiyin finished the regular season in 11th, and only two teams had fewer points than them.
Mumbai had nine wins from their 24 regular season matches (D9, L6), giving them the sixth and final spot in the knockouts. They didn’t quite have a positive record at home (W4, D4, L4), which could be the point of contention if they want to improve their standing this season.
Mumbai were last season in the Super Cup playoffs in December, when they were beaten 2-1 by Goa. That was preceded by four wins in six games, followed by two losses (L2), so the Islanders still have momentum on their side.
Chennai were also seen in the Super Cup but lost three and drew just one game in that competition. Those three defeats included a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Mumbai, their opponent here.
Even last season, Chennaiyin were beaten in 11 of 24 ISL matches, including losses in both games to Mumbai.
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Mumbai City v Chennaiyin FC Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.98 | 3.3 | 3.45 |
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1.91 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
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1.93 | 3.24 | 3.67 |
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2 | 3.4 | 3.25 |
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2 | 3.25 | 3.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Mumbai City and Chennaiyin FC?
Our prediction for the Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC match is: Mumbai City wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 19/02/2026 between Mumbai City and Chennaiyin FC in Indian Super League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 52.51% for a win of Mumbai City against Chennaiyin FC with odds of 2.07 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC is 22.73% with odds of 3.4 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 24.76% chance ⭐ for a win of Chennaiyin FC vs Mumbai City with odds of 3.8 at Melbet.
Mumbai City - Chennaiyin FC Prediction and Best Odds:
| Mumbai City Chennaiyin FC Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai City wins | 52.51% | 2.07 at Shangrila |
| Under 2.5 | 54.64% | 1.9 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score: No | 72.5% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Mumbai City/Mumbai City | 22.65% | 3.25 at Bet365 |
Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC Form
Mumbai City and Chennaiyin FC's standings in the Indian Super League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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25 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +8 |
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13
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9 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -12 |
Mumbai City and Chennaiyin FC Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Dec 2025 - Indian Super Cup
6 Nov 2025 - Indian Super Cup
3 Nov 2025 - Indian Super Cup
27 Oct 2025 - Indian Super Cup
30 Apr 2025 - Indian Super Cup
27 Apr 2025 - Indian Super Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Nov 2025 - Indian Super Cup
30 Apr 2025 - Indian Super Cup
23 Apr 2025 - Indian Super Cup
1 Mar 2025 - Indian Super League
12 Feb 2025 - Indian Super League
31 Jan 2025 - Indian Super League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Dec 2025 - Indian Super Cup
3 Nov 2025 - Indian Super Cup
27 Oct 2025 - Indian Super Cup
27 Apr 2025 - Indian Super Cup
29 Mar 2025 - Indian Super League
11 Mar 2025 - Indian Super League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Oct 2025 - Indian Super Cup
28 Oct 2025 - Indian Super Cup
25 Oct 2025 - Indian Super Cup
23 Apr 2025 - Indian Super Cup
9 Mar 2025 - Indian Super League
3 Mar 2025 - Indian Super League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Oct 2025 - Indian Super Cup
9 Mar 2025 - Indian Super League
3 Mar 2025 - Indian Super League
15 Feb 2025 - Indian Super League
30 Jan 2025 - Indian Super League
21 Jan 2025 - Indian Super League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Oct 2025 - Indian Super Cup
25 Oct 2025 - Indian Super Cup
23 Apr 2025 - Indian Super Cup
25 Feb 2025 - Indian Super League
8 Feb 2025 - Indian Super League
25 Jan 2025 - Indian Super League
Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
83 %
17 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
23 Apr 2025 - Indian Super Cup
21 Dec 2024 - Indian Super League
9 Nov 2024 - Indian Super League
23 Feb 2024 - Indian Super League
21 Jan 2024 - Indian Super Cup
28 Dec 2023 - Indian Super League
Mumbai City against Chennaiyin FC Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
T. Rehenesh
DefenderB. Chhetri
Amandeep
S. Stalin
MidfielderF. Nazareth
P. Noufal
Z. Zothanpuia
A. Chhikara
V. Singh
S. Mitra
DefenderE. Kau
P. Laldinpuia
R. Basfore
J. Singh
MidfielderM. Singh Tongbram
Y. Singh
G. Singh
Most goals and assists
Mumbai City
Chennaiyin FC
L. Chhangte
(4 Goals)
I. Yadwad
(2 Goals)
, 
D. Chukwu
(2 Goals)
A. Mishra
(2 Assists)
, 
J. Ortiz
(2 Assists)
,
P. Noufal
(2 Assists)
A. Noguera Ripoll
(2 Assists)
Mumbai City - Chennaiyin FC Key Points
- Mumbai won four of their last seven competitive games.
- Chennaiyin lost three of their last four competitive matches.
- Chennaiyin lost three of their last four competitive matches away from home, drawing the fourth.
- Mumbai won ten of their last 11 ISL matches against Chennai, drawing the other.
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Our Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC Prediction
Chennai had a poor ISL season last year when they finished third from bottom and nine points outside the top six spots. The last of those knockout places was won by Mumbai, who qualified for the next stage but were knocked out 5-0 by Bengaluru. Summer hasn’t been great for Mumbai, who have seen their financial might crippled with the exit of City Group. Chennai’s addition of Clifford Miranda as the coach could spice things up a little.
Mumbai still have an edge, and our Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC prediction is Mumbai City wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Mumbai City Chennaiyin FC
| Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai City wins | 1.67 | 2.07 | +24.0% |
| Draw | 3.6 | 3.4 | -5.6% |
| Chennaiyin FC wins | 4.9 | 3.8 | -22.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Mumbai City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 24.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 59.9% and is now 48.3% (-11.6%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
