SC Delhi host Inter Kashi in their final home fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on Sunday, with just two points separating the two sides in the standings. The winner will leapfrog the other in the table, making this a high-stakes early kick-off that carries genuine mid-table consequence.

Where Both Teams Stand

SC Delhi sit 11th with 10 points from 11 matches, while Inter Kashi occupy 10th place with 12 points from the same number of games. Both clubs are in their debut ISL campaigns, adding an extra layer of pride to an already competitive fixture. A win for either side would represent a meaningful leap in the final standings.

What SC Delhi's Camp Said

Head coach Tomasz Tchórz acknowledged the quality of their opponents while defending his tactical choices amid a run of injuries. 'I think that Inter Kashi have shown throughout this season that they are a very competitive team. They have some problems, as we all know, but I think this might also serve as the motivation for the players because they want to play for their future,' Tchórz said.

On calls for a formation change, he was firm: 'You cannot change formation during the season because playing a line-of-three and line-of-four is completely different, and you have to have time. Definitely, this season we will finish with the line-of-three. There is enough space for everyone if everyone competes well.'

Defender Akshat Mehra captured the squad's mood ahead of the final home game: 'I think now that we all know that it's our last home game for the season, everybody is even more motivated. It gives us an extra boost, an extra motivation because we want to end the season well, we want to do well, and I think we are going for the win tomorrow.'

Inter Kashi's Momentum and Mindset

Inter Kashi arrive in the capital buoyed by a creditable 0-0 draw against title-contenders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their previous outing — a result that underlined the team's defensive resilience. Coach Abhijit Mondal was effusive about his players' character: 'We overcame the problem outside the dressing room, and we played a fantastic game. The mentality of the players never died. As a coach, I am very proud of the boys.'

Looking ahead to the Delhi clash, Mondal stressed discipline: 'The next match, we are going to play against Sporting Club Delhi. We are on the same page. So, in these kinds of matches, you have to show your character, your discipline. They are strong in every department, so we are looking at them as a whole team.'

Goalkeeper Shubham Dhas pointed to communication as a key pillar of Inter Kashi's recent solidity. 'As a goalkeeper, communication is the most important thing. 50% of the game is about communication, and we should do that. We want to show them that we are also the best,' Dhas said.

What to Expect

With both sides in their maiden ISL seasons and separated by a slender margin, the match at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium promises a tactically disciplined contest. SC Delhi's settled three-at-the-back structure will be tested by an Inter Kashi side that has shown it can absorb pressure and counter effectively. Whichever team converts their chances first is likely to control the tempo — and the outcome.