Bengaluru FC is gearing up to face Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, September 28. The match is set to kick off at 7:30 PM IST, promising an exciting contest as both teams look to maintain their unbeaten runs.
Both Teams in Strong Form
So far in the season, Bengaluru FC has secured victories in both of their matches, triumphing over East Bengal and Hyderabad FC. In contrast, Mohun Bagan began their campaign with a draw against Mumbai City FC but bounced back with a win against NorthEast United in their latest match, as noted in an ISL press release.
Home Advantage for Bengaluru FC
Under the guidance of coach Gerard Zaragoza, Bengaluru FC has been formidable at home, suffering only one defeat in their last nine games. However, that lone loss was a significant 0-4 defeat to Mohun Bagan Super Giant last season.
Mariners’ Scoring Prowess
The Mohun Bagan Super Giant has showcased impressive attacking strength, netting 43 goals from open play since the start of the previous season the highest in the league. In comparison, Bengaluru FC has scored 18 goals during the same period.
Strategic Insights from the Coaches
Zaragoza expressed confidence in his team’s depth, stating, “It is 100 per cent important to have a bench that can change the game. As a coach, it is perfect. We need players who can play 90 minutes as well as players who can come off the bench and make an impact.” Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan’s coach Jose Molina is calling for greater effort from his squad, emphasizing the importance of their recent win for boosting team confidence.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The rivalry between Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan has seen them meet nine times in the ISL, with Bengaluru winning just once, while Mohun Bagan has claimed victory on six occasions. The teams have also drawn twice in their previous encounters.
Key Players and Milestones
- Rahul Bheke recorded an impressive 102 touches against Hyderabad FC, becoming the second player to achieve over 100 touches in a single ISL match, following Jay Gupta’s record against Mohun Bagan in February 2024.
- Sunil Chhetri, a stalwart for Bengaluru FC and an Indian football icon, has scored four goals from penalties since the start of the ISL 2023-24 season, tying with Diego Mauricio. Notably, 57% of his total seven goals have come from the penalty spot, the highest ratio among players with at least two goals.
- Jason Cummings of Mohun Bagan is on the verge of a milestone, being just one goal away from reaching 10 goals in ISL since 2024.
- Dimitri Petratos has a record of four goals and an assist against Bengaluru FC. A single goal would enable him to surpass Roy Krishna’s contributions in this fixture, having been involved in four of five appearances against the Blues in the ISL.
As the match approaches, fans can expect an enthralling encounter as both teams vie for supremacy in the league.
Source ANI
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