ISL 2019-20: Predicting how the table could look after the league stage

Verdict

As per predictions, this is how the table could look after the league stages

Keeping each of the predictions in mind, one can expect Mumbai City FC to pip teams of the ilk of Chennaiyin FC and Odisha FC to fourth spot, meaning that the Islanders would ensure themselves another crack at a maiden ISL crown.

Elsewhere, Hyderabad FC could unwantedly etch their names into ISL folklore by becoming the first side to accumulate a sub-10 points tally whereas FC Goa could confirm their participation in the AFC Champions League next season, courtesy their stupendous end to the campaign.

NorthEast United and Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, would be marooned on 9th and 8th respectively with both sides eagerly awaiting the start of the next season to give a better account of themselves and end their ISL hoodoo.

ATK and Bengaluru FC, meanwhile, would clash swords in the semi-final with a titanic tussle in store for the fans whereas Mumbai might have to face their kryptonite, FC Goa in the penultimate stage of the competition.