Mohun Bagan Super Giant, reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions and last year's Durand Cup runners-up, are gearing up for a crucial Group B clash against Diamond Harbour FC in their third fixture of the 2025 Durand Cup.
The highly anticipated showdown will unfold under the floodlights at Kolkata’s iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan this Saturday.
Their opponents, Diamond Harbour FC, may be the new kids on the block, having been founded just five years ago on the banks of the Hooghly River, but they've quickly made a name for themselves.
Under the guidance of former Mohun Bagan coach Kibu Vicuna, the ambitious Bengal outfit has stormed into the I-League and isn’t shying away from taking on the big boys. Backed by smart signings and an attacking brand of football, they’re fast becoming a formidable force in Indian football.
The Mariners, who have lifted the Durand Cup a record 17 times, kicked off their 2025 campaign with a fiery 3-1 win over traditional foes Mohammedan Sporting, even after being reduced to 10 men following a first-half red card to Apuia. They followed that up with a dominant 4-0 win over BSF FT, with Manvir Singh, Liston Colaco, and Sahal Abdul Samad all finding the net.
With two wins from two, both sides now sit level on six points atop Group B. But it’s Diamond Harbour who narrowly edge the Mariners on goal difference, setting the stage for a thrilling top-of-the-table clash with more than just bragging rights on the line.
The Sporting News takes you through a preview of Mohun Bagan's clash with Diamond Harbour and all the latest betting advice.
Diamond Harbour FC vs. Mohun Bagan Super Giants predictions, tips, bet builder and odds for pre-season friendly
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Total Goals Over 3.5 (2.02, Parimatch)
Fresh from clinching the I-League 2 title last season, the newly promoted Diamond Harbour FC have been one of the surprise packages of this year's Durand Cup, a genuine dark horse making plenty of noise. With talismanic striker Luka Majcen leading the charge, goals have been flowing freely for the Bengal outfit.
They kicked off their campaign with a gritty 2-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in Kolkata, sealed by a late Majcen strike that sent their travelling fans into raptures. In their next outing, they absolutely tore apart the BSF Football Team’s backline in an 8-1 demolition job, with Brazilian forward Clayton Silva helping himself to four goals in a blistering display.
The Mariners also kept their sails full in the second match, cruising to a 4-0 dismantling of BSF Football Team. Once again, Liston Colaco was the man of the moment, netting another brace, while Manvir Singh and Sahal Abdul Samad joined the party with goals of their own. This game has goals written all over it.
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Mohun Bagan win & Both Teams To Score (5.80, Parimatch)
But while Diamond Harbour's start has been nothing short of sensational, the real litmus test awaits. Standing in their path is Mohun Bagan Super Giant, one of Indian football's most decorated and dominant forces in recent years. This will be the match that shows just how far Diamond Harbour have come, and how far they're willing to go.
With Colaco emerging as one of the standout performers of the tournament and a nearly full-strength squad now assembled on home soil, Mohun Bagan could well unleash a few of their foreign stars in the upcoming showdown with a formidable Diamond Harbour side, which could ultimately prove to be the difference between the two sides.
Diamond Harbour FC vs. Mohun Bagan Super Giants predicted score and most likely results
Here’s some of the most likely results for this match-up, according to Parimatch. Odds are correct at the time of publish.
| Result | Odds |
| Mohun Bagan Super Giants 1-0 | 16.00 |
| Mohun Bagan Super Giants 2-1 | 23.00 |
| Mohun Bagan Super Giants 2-0 | 12.50 |
| Diamond Harbour 1-0 | 10.00 |
| Diamond Harbour 2-1 | 7.70 |
| Draw 1-1 | 8.25 |
How to watch Diamond Harbour FC vs. Mohun Bagan Super Giants in Durand Cup 2025
- Date: Saturday, August 7, 2025
- Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, India
- Time: 7 p.m. IST
- TV/Streaming: Sony Sports 2, Sony LIV
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