Punjab FC (PFC) will host Mumbai City FC (MCFC) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Thursday. Punjab FC will look to complete their first league double over the Islanders (MCFC), while Mumbai City FC will aim to extend their unbeaten away streak and reclaim defensive strength after recent setbacks. Punjab FC, currently struggling with form, have lost their last two home games in the league, including a 0-1 defeat to Kerala Blasters FC on January 5. Another loss will mark their longest home losing streak in ISL history, and failing to score will see them go goalless in back-to-back home games for the first time. Meanwhile, Mumbai City FC come into this fixture unbeaten in their last five away games (W3 D2), including back-to-back wins on the road. However, the Islanders have conceded multiple goals in each of their last three games, leaking eight goals in the process, which is a defensive fragility they will aim to address. Punjab FC, sitting ninth in the table with 19 points from 14 matches, have struggled with set-pieces, winning the fewest corners (47) in the league and yet to score from one. Their attacking hopes rest on Luka Majcen, who contributed a goal and an assist in the reverse fixture on November 26. The Slovenian striker has three goal contributions (2 goals, 1 assist) against Mumbai City FC, the joint-most against any opponent. Mumbai City FC, currently sixth with 23 points from 15 games, will seek to instill some consistency in their form after losing twice in their last five games. Nikolaos Karelis, their top scorer this season with eight goals, is two away from becoming the fifth player in club history to score 10+ goals in a single ISL season. Meanwhile, Lallianzuala Chhangte is suspended for the upcoming game. Punjab FC will have Nikhil Prabhu and Khaiminthang Lhungdim sit out due to suspensions.