MUMBAI, India (Interstat) — Mumbai City will host Gokulam Kerala on Tuesday, May 26, in an AIFF Super Cup match that pits one of India’s top-flight sides against a team still searching for its first win in the tournament’s group stage.

Mumbai City enters the contest with momentum. The Islanders routed Delhi 4-1 on Oct. 27, 2025, the club’s most recent competitive result. That performance showcased a fluid attack and defensive discipline, elements the home side will need to replicate against a Gokulam team coming off a lopsided defeat.

Gokulam Kerala fell 3-0 at Goa on April 21, 2025, in its last match. The result exposed defensive frailties and a lack of finishing in the final third. The club has had more than 13 months to regroup, but the absence of competitive match rhythm could be a factor Tuesday in Mumbai.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw. The statistical model suggests a tightly contested match with both teams finding the net.

However, Interstat’s ELO rating system offers a more decisive outlook. It gives Mumbai City a 63.90% probability to win outright. That system, which weights historical performance, home advantage and recent form, clearly favors the host side.

This Super Cup group-stage encounter will be held at Mumbai City’s home venue. Kickoff time has not been announced.

For Mumbai City, a victory would strengthen its position atop the group and build on the momentum from the Delhi win. For Gokulam Kerala, earning a result — even a draw — would represent a significant step forward after the Goa setback.

The matchup is part of the All India Football Federation’s Super Cup competition, which features teams from the Indian Super League and I-League. The tournament uses a group stage followed by knockout rounds.

Tuesday’s fixture will be the first meeting between the two sides in this edition of the cup. Both teams will look to impose their style early, with Mumbai City likely to press high and Gokulam Kerala expected to adopt a more cautious, counterattacking approach.

Injuries and lineup changes are not known in advance of match day. Final rosters will be confirmed one hour before kickoff.