Who’s in, who’s out & who needs a miracle?
Mohun Bagan Super Giants, the leaders, the trendsetters, the champions-elect. The Mariners are just three points away from being the first side ever to retain the ISL Shield. They are not in a playoff race, they are racing to the summit of the league with little to no hindrance. Their closest contender, FC Goa is still 10 points behind with 4 games to go. While mathematically the title can not be confirmed yet, the Mariners just need one more win to close out the deal once and for all; winning the title in record time, points, and all those laurels. While other teams fight for playoff spots, here’s a quick look at the standings and what each team needs to do in the final stretch: FC Goa Already confirmed for the playoffs, Goa now aims for a top-three or top-two finish. Winning two of their last four games (vs. Kerala Blasters, Punjab, Mohammedan, and Mohun Bagan SG) guarantees a top-three spot. Three wins will ensure a top-two finish, but a title challenge is only possible …

