ISL playoffs 2021 schedule, fixtures, live stream, prediction and preview

Indian Super League (ISL) is coming to closing sts of its 2020/21 season following culmination of league phase with a title clash between Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan. Islanders' victory meant that City Football Group-backed franchise won  League Winners Shield, finishing at top of league at end of preliminary rounds. Here's a look at ISL playoffs 2021, where to watch ISL playoffs live and all you need to kw about two semi-final clashes. 

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Final Points table of ISL 2020 21 season

As previously mentioned, Mumbai City FC topped league standings, clinching  title and qualification for 2022 AFC Champions League group st. ATK Mohun Bagan finished second albeit and could possibly qualify for 2022 AFC Cup play-off round. rast United and FC Goa finished in final two ISL Playoffs 2021 spots, ahead of challengers Hyderabad FC and Jamshedpur. According to ISL format, toppers Mumbai City FC will take on fourth-placed FC Goa in two-legged first semi-final, while ATK Mohun Bagan will take on third-placed rast United in or semi-final clash. 

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Goa vs Mumbai City preview 

Sergio Lobera was sacked by FC Goa last season and could get his hands on League Winners' Shield, but current campaign with Mumbai City FC serves as a vindication of his prowess. While Islanders struggled to close out campaign despite being on a 12-game unbeaten run, franchise will take heart from ir impressive performances over course of season and look to furr add a fear to ir game. Mumbai City FC have beaten Goa on both occasions this season and will be favourites to do so when both franchises collide, with first leg scheduled for March 5 at Fatorda Stadium. second leg will be played at  GMC Athletic Stadium on Monday, March 8. 

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rast United vs ATK Mohun Bagan preview 

ATK and Mohun Bagan both won major hours last season and merged club will hope to cap off ir debut campaign with some silverware. After narrowly missing out on League Winners' Shield, Antonio Habas' men will be keen to put ir best foot forward in ISL Playoffs and clinch trophy. However, Kolkata based outfit will face a stern test in rast United FC, who turned ir campaign around after arrival of new manr Khalid Jamil. Highlanders are unbeaten across ir last 10 games in ISL and culminated ir season with a 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters. ATKMB will be favourites for two-legged semi-final, with first leg played at  GMC Athletic Stadium on Saturday, March 6. second leg will be played at Fatorda Stadium on Tuesday, March 9. 

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Where to watch ISL playoffs live?

Hero ISL 2020-21 playoffs will be telecast live on  Star Sports Network in India.  live stream of games will be available on Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Jio TV. Fans can also follow contesting teams' social media handles and ISL social media ps for real-time updates. Here's ISL playoffs schedule:

Goa vs Mumbai City 

• First leg: Friday, March 5, 7:30 PM IST
• Second Leg: Monday, March 8, 7:30 PM IST

rast United vs ATK Mohun Bagan

• First leg: Saturday, March 6, 7:30 PM IST
• Second leg: Tuesday, March 9, 7:30 PM IST

(Im Courtesy: Mumbai City FC Twitter)