ISL 2022-23 Playoffs: All you need to know about Indian Super League 2022-23 Playoff Race

ISL 2022-23 Playoffs: Indian Super League Playoffs: The competition for the playoff positions has been heating up as the ninth season of the Indian Summer League enters its final stages. The competition between the teams is increasing, and the games are becoming less predictable. However, with Mumbai City FC and the defending champions Hyderabad FC securing the top two berths, the race for the final four teams will be extremely competitive. Follow Indian Super League Points Table and ISL 2022-23 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Mumbai City	19	14	4	1	54	20	+34	46	L W D W W
2	Hyderabad	18	12	3	3	33	13	+20	39	W L D W D
3	Kerala Blasters	18	10	1	7	27	25	+2	31	L W L W L
4	Bengaluru	19	10	1	8	24	22	+2	31	W W W W W
5	ATK Mohun Bagan	18	8	4	6	20	16	+4	28	L D L W D
6	Goa	18	8	3	7	34	30	+4	27	L D W W D
7	Odisha	18	8	3	7	27	29	-2	27	W D D L L
8	Chennaiyin	18	5	6	7	30	33	-3	21	W L D L D
9	East Bengal	18	5	1	12	21	36	-15	16	L D W L L
10	Jamshedpur	18	3	4	11	16	30	-14	13	D W L L W
11	NorthEast United	18	1	2	15	16	48	-32	5	D L L L D

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A new playoff system based on those in European leagues will be introduced for the first time in the 2022–23 season. The ISL playoffs, which will determine the champion, will feature six teams. The top two clubs after the league round will automatically advance to the playoffs. The other two semifinalists will be decided by a one-leg playoff between the teams placing third through sixth. In the final, the winners of each two-legged semifinal will compete for the ISL trophy.

ISL 2022-23 Playoffs: From Fixtures to Qualification Scenarios, All you need to know about Indian Super League 2022-23 Playoff Race – Check Out

ISL 2022-23 Playoffs: What is the new Playoff format?

Previously, the top four clubs at the conclusion of the league stage were eligible for the post-season.
But in order to determine the semi-finalists, the season will also feature elimination games.
The top two teams will advance through to the semi-finals.
However, to determine the other two semi-finalists, the third-place team will play the sixth-place team.
The fourth-place club will play the fifth-place team.
The first-place team will play the winner of Eliminator 2.
The second-place team will play the winner of Eliminator 1.
The winners of the two-legged semi-finals will compete against one another in the championship game.

ISL 2022-23 Playoffs: Schedule

Knockout 1: 3rd March – 4th place vs 5th place
Knockout 2: 4th March – 3rd place vs 6th place
Semi-final 1, 1st leg: 7th March – 1st place vs Winner of Knockout 1
Semi-final 2, 1st leg: 9th March – 2nd place vs Winner of Knockout 2
Semi-final 1, 2nd leg: 12th March – Winner of Knockout 1 vs 1st place
Semi-final 2, 2nd leg: 13th March – Winner of Knockout 2 vs 2nd place
Final: 18th March

ISL 2022-23 Playoffs: From Fixtures to Qualification Scenarios, All you need to know about Indian Super League 2022-23 Playoff Race – Check Out

After defeating ATK Mohun Bagan 1-0, Hyderabad FC secured the second slot and guaranteed their entry into the semifinals. In a five-team team competition, this outcome leaves four open seats. The race for the playoffs is intensifying with each passing match as Mumbai City FC and Hyderabad FC cosily occupy the top two slots, respectively, and the remaining four spots in the top six continue to switch hands among the five teams. The five teams still in the running for the playoff positions are ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru FC, FC Goa, Kerala Blasters FC, and Odisha FC.

Here is a list of what the teams must accomplish in the next match days in order to advance to the playoffs:

Kerala Blasters FC – 31 points from 18 games; GD: +2

Current Ranking – 3rd

Upcoming fixtures – ATK Mohun Bagan (A) and Hyderabad FC (H)

The Blasters require just one point to claim their seat in the playoffs. To secure top four qualification, they need to beat ATK Mohun Bagan or secure at least four points from their last two matches to be confirmed for the top four spot.

ATK Mohun Bagan – 28 points from 18 games; GD: +4

Current Ranking – 5th

Upcoming fixtures – Kerala Blasters FC (H) and East Bengal FC (A)

After their loss against Hyderabad FC, ATK Mohun Bagan need a minimum of four points in their upcoming matches to gain entry into the playoffs, which means at least one win and one draw would secure their spot in the playoffs. To confirm a top four spot, the Mariners need to win both their remaining matches.

Bengaluru FC – 31 points from 19 games; GD: +2

Current Ranking – 4th

Upcoming fixtures – and FC Goa (H)

Similar to the Mariners, the Blues too require one point to qualify for the playoffs. With the play both their remaining games at home, the Blues would want to maximise their chances of getting a playoff spot.

FC Goa – 27 points from 18 games; GD: +4

Current Ranking – 6th

Upcoming fixtures – Chennaiyin FC (H) and Bengaluru FC (A)

Carlos Pena’s men need all six points to guarantee a spot in the playoffs. The Gaurs will have to be dependent on external factors if they drop points in their fight for the playoffs spot.

Odisha FC – 27 points from 18 games; GD: -2

Current Ranking – 7th

Upcoming fixtures – NorthEast United FC (A) and Jamshedpur FC (H)

Level on points with sixth-placed FC Goa, Odisha FC too need six points to ensure qualification into the playoffs. With games against bottom-placed teams, the Kalinga Warriors would want to clinch full points and enter into the playoffs.