Kerala Blasters play in front of their home fans for the first time in Hero Indian Super League 2018-19 season as they look to continue their winning momentum against Mumbai City FC in Kochi. The Kerala crowd is known to be one of the most vociferous and passionate in the ISL, and the match sets up for a great spectacle. Opponents Mumbai City looked short of confidence in the opening game following on similar lines as last season. Their 0-2 opening loss against at Jamshedpur came three days ago while Kerala Blasters have had a rest for close to a week which could be crucial. Here are all details such as Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC live streaming online, live match telecast on TV channels and football score updates. Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC - Live Football Score, Match 7 - Summary.

Kerala created lots of chances against ATK which must have pleased English coach David James. Matej Poplatnik and Slavisa Stojanovic found the back of the net in that game and the two foreign imports linked up well up front. Ahead of the game the coach, James spoke in length about his defence and how Nemanja Lakic-Pesic played exceptionally well in the previous game. Their defence also boasts of Sandesh Jhingan who is rock solid at the back for Kerala for quite some time now. The Mumbai City strikers will certainly find the going tough against this backline.

Mumbai City have not won a game in Kerala so far drawing three and losing one in the four matches played so far. It will take some effort for the Mumbai lads to overcome this trend and get the better of Kerala Blasters. Lack of rest between the games has only made the squad a bit edgy, but coach Jorge Costa downplayed any concerns of fatigue in the group. Team news coming in from the Mumbai camp is that defender Anwar Ali, and Davinder Singh will be both unavailable for the game, however, midfielder Sehnaj Singh if fit again after missing the last game.

Kerala Blasters will come out for the game in specially designed jersey honouring the Kerala fisherman as a mark of respect for their heroes who saved many lives during the Kerala floods. The atmosphere in the stadium will be emotionally charged as well as it is the first game after a devastating tragedy that left the state plagued with loss of life and property.

When is Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC, ISL 2018–19 Football Match Schedule (Date, Time and Venue Details)?

Third-placed Kerala Blasters will take on ninth-placed Mumbai City FC in the seventh match of Hero Indian Super League 2018-19 on October 5 (Friday). Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC match will kickoff at 7.30pm IST at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi.

How to Watch Live Telecast of Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC, ISL 2018–19 Football Match?

Star Sports Network holds the official broadcasting rights for Indian Super League 2018-19. They will be bringing the live telecast of all ISL matches till March next year. So, for today's Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC, the fans can tune into Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD for the English commentary. For those who want to watch the Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC game in Hindi commentary, can see it live on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD channels.

Where to Get Free Live Streaming Online of Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC, ISL 2018-19 Football Match?

Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC live video streaming will be available on Hotstar. Since Star Sports is the official broadcaster of ISL 2018-19 in India, their digital property brings in the live action online. The football fans can also follow LatestLY to get the live score updates of the match.

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