# Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC ISL 2026 Match Preview, Prediction, Lineups & How to Watch — Blues Eye a Historic First Win Over the Black Panthers!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/chennaiyin-fc-vs-mohammedan-sc-isl-2026/  
Published: 2026-04-20  
Updated: 2026-04-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

It’s a battle of very different motivations tonight at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. **Chennaiyin FC** are chasing their third ISL 2026 win — and history — against a **Mohammedan SC** side that is still searching for their first victory of the campaign. This one has storylines written all over it.

## Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC Match Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | ISL 2026 — Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC |
| **Date** | Tuesday, April 22, 2026 |
| **Venue** | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai |
| **Chennaiyin FC Points** | 8 (10th place) |
| **Mohammedan SC Wins** | 0 this season |
| **Head-to-Head (All comps)** | Played 2 |
| **Live Streaming** | [JioHotstar](https://www.hotstar.com) |
| **Live TV** | Sports18 / JioStar Network |

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## Team News & Context

Chennaiyin arrive into this fixture on the back of a hard-fought **1-0 home win over SC Delhi**, a result that snapped a losing streak and injected much-needed confidence into the dressing room. Assistant coach **Anthony Fernandes** is taking charge after head coach Clifford Rayes Miranda is sidelined with a minor illness — but Fernandes has been clear: the focus is firmly on three points, not the circumstances.

![Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/chnhsnsy-1024x576.avif)

Defender **Laldinliana Renthlei** returns to the squad after recovering from a knee knock picked up in the last match, which is a timely boost for the Blues’ backline. However, forward **Farukh Choudhary** remains a doubt — his participation is rated at just “50-50” after being substituted early against SC Delhi.

Mohammedan SC, meanwhile, arrive winless and under pressure — a dangerous combination. As Fernandes rightly pointed out, no game in the [Indian Super League](https://www.indiansuperleague.com) is easy, and a desperate Mohammedan could be unpredictable.

## Key Storyline: A Historic First Win?

Incredibly, **Chennaiyin FC have never beaten Mohammedan SC** in any competitive fixture. Two meetings, zero wins. Tonight is their best shot yet — at home, in form, and against a side yet to register a single victory this season. The motivation writes itself.

Don’t miss our [ISL 2026 match predictions and previews on technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in) to stay ahead of every fixture this season.

## Match Prediction

Chennaiyin FC’s home advantage, returning key defender, and psychological boost from the Delhi win make them **clear favourites** tonight. Mohammedan’s winless run suggests defensive vulnerabilities that Chennaiyin’s attack will look to exploit. Expect a **narrow Chennaiyin FC win** — potentially 2-0 or 1-0 in a compact, controlled performance.

## FAQs

### **Q: Where can I watch Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC ISL 2026 live?**

The match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website, and broadcast on JioStar Network / Sports18 channels across India.

### **Q: Has Chennaiyin FC ever beaten Mohammedan SC in the ISL?**

No — across two meetings in all competitions, Chennaiyin are yet to beat Mohammedan SC, making tonight a potential milestone match for the Blues.