Hosts fc goa

With League Winners Shield: Hosts FC Goa will try to build pressure on the team occupying the top position to challenge for the League Winners Shield when they take on Hyderabad FC at the Fatorda Stadium here on Friday. The Gaurs have accumulated 36 points from 19 games at the moment. A win on Friday will take them to 39 off 20 matches, which is the same equation as that of Odisha FC.

Whilst Mumbai City FC sit in the pole position to retain the shield currently, there is a lot that can play out and unravel in the next few matches.

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez will also be eager to get one over his former team Hyderabad FC, which is at the bottom of the standings and get into this match on the back of a 3-0 loss to Mumbai City FC.