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On May 21, 2026, Punjab FC will host Mumbai City in an intriguing ISL matchup that promises to be critical for both teams. Punjab FC enters the contest with a confident record, having clinched victory in 3 of their last 5 outings. This resurgence in form reflects their growing tactical cohesion and commitment on the field, allowing them to exploit opposition weaknesses effectively.
Conversely, Mumbai City is struggling with form, having secured only 1 win in their last 5 matches. Their challenges in creating and converting goal-scoring opportunities have hindered their effectiveness, placing additional pressure on their defensive setup. Coupled with Punjab’s home advantage, this trend could significantly impact their performance.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect these circumstances, with Punjab favored at 2.24 for a home win compared to 3.05 for an away victory for Mumbai. Our model predicts a 43.4% probability of a home win, suggesting the balance of power leans towards Punjab in this contest. With both teams shifting priorities as the season progresses, the match could very well hinge on tactical execution and the mental fortitude of the players. As such, bettors should consider recent trends, venue factors, and overall squad performance before placing any wagers.
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| Punjab 40.5% |
Draw 28.9% |
Mumbai City 30.6% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.25 | 3 | 2.9 | |
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2.24 | 3.31 | 3.05 |
Latest Results
| 16.05.26 Odisha FC – Punjab FC – 2:3 11.05.26 East Bengal Club – Punjab FC – 0:0 06.05.26 Punjab FC – Chennaiyin FC – 1:0 02.05.26 SC Delhi – Punjab FC – 0:0 20.04.26 Punjab FC – Inter Kashi – 3:0 |
15.05.26 Mohammedan Kolkata – Mumbai City – 0:4 05.05.26 Mumbai City – East Bengal Club – 1:2 25.04.26 Bengaluru FC – Mumbai City – 0:0 18.04.26 FC Goa – Mumbai City – 2:0 09.04.26 Jamshedpur FC – Mumbai City – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.01.25 Punjab FC – Mumbai City – 1:1 26.11.24 Mumbai City – Punjab FC – 0:3 02.03.24 Punjab FC – Mumbai City – 2:3 16.01.24 Mumbai City – Punjab FC – 3:2 02.11.23 Mumbai City – Punjab FC – 2:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Bengaluru FC | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18:12 | 6 | 23 |
| 2 | East Bengal | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 27:9 | 18 | 22 |
| 3 | Mohun Bagan | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 20:7 | 13 | 22 |
| 4 | Punjab | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18:10 | 8 | 22 |
| 5 | Mumbai City | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15:9 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 | Jamshedpur | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15:10 | 5 | 21 |
| 7 | Goa | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 14:9 | 5 | 20 |
| 8 | Kerala Blasters | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13:16 | -3 | 14 |
| 9 | North East Utd | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 14:21 | -7 | 13 |
| 10 | Inter Kashi | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10:15 | -5 | 12 |
| 11 | SC Delhi | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12:15 | -3 | 10 |
| 12 | Odisha FC | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14:22 | -8 | 10 |
| 13 | Chennaiyin | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9:21 | -12 | 9 |
| 14 | Mohammedan | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7:30 | -23 | 3 |
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