The seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL) enters its third week with two former champions on paper. Two-time ISL champion club, Chennai, is set to face the 2019 champions Bengaluru FC at GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.Preview Chennai FCChennai coach Chapa Laszlo will face a challenge when his team faces well-known enemies of Bengaluru FC. Marina Machans kicked off her campaign in the 2020-21 ISL championships with a 2--1 victory over Jamshedpur FC. Midfielder Anerod Thapa and New Deal player Ismael Goncalves advanced in that match.However, after a racy offensive performance, Chennai FC was relatively weak in their second showdown against Kerala Blasters FC. To compound his troubles, striker Jacob Sylvester missed a penalty kick and missed his first goal in the AFC Champions League.The attack was in good shape against Jamshedpur FC but lacked the much-needed bit of pitch against Kerala Blasters. Chennai will have to face a well-disciplined, well-trained Bengaluru FC team.Bengaluru FC Team PreviewBengaluru FC only managed to draw with Hyderabad in the 50th game of coach Carles Quadrat in charge of the team. The blues weren't at their best considering the high standards that were set.Sunil Chhetri and his cohorts lacked the offensive momentum for which they have always been famous for in ISL. Bengaluru FC scored two goals and none of the prime forwards was able to score.Quadrat will be happy with his defensive setup because Trio Fran Gonzalez, Juanan and Harmangot are news that have established their baseline well. Bengaluru used Ashique Kuruniyan's pace well along the flanks to provide defensive support and aid in offensive play.Predict the Chennai FC Bengaluru matchThe matches between the two teams have always been exciting with a tendency to score many goals. The match record is locked in three wins for every match ending in a draw.Indian soccer fans can look forward to a thrilling showdown as the two southern giants face each other. Given what it looks like in the ISL so far, we'd expect the two sides to finish in terms of level.Prediction: Chennaiyin FC 1 - 1 Bengaluru FCAlso Read: ISL 2019-20: ATK MOHUN BAGAN VS ODISHA FC MATCH PREDICTION, PREVIEW AND WHERE TO WATCH
Two undefeated teams, Bengaluru FC and North East United, will face a thrilling Indian Premier League (ISL) match at Fattorda Stadium on Tuesday.The former champions, Bengaluru FC, entered the season as one of the strongest teams after falling in the semi-finals last season. They have held most of their major players for this ISL season. Some additions were made to the foreign team when Norwegian Christian Upseth and First League winner Fran Gonzalez of Adelaide United and Mohun Bagan joined respectively.However, the team appears far from perfect. After making a two-goal lead in the first game, Bengaluru scored only once in the next two matches, thanks to a penalty kick. It will be interesting to see how they managed to beat the Northeast United defense, which has been solid so far.NorthEast United renewed their squad while keeping a few key players. With Gerrard Nuss at the helm, the team is making an impressive game with 8 points from 4 matches.They haven't lost a game this season yet. Players like Apuia, Benjamin Lambot, Dylan Fox and Ninthoinganba Meetei were great for Highlanders. The team has fine-tuned a few matches now, and with some fixes in the offensive, NorthEast United could become a killer. In the last match against SC East Bengal, NorthEast United won by a 2--0 lead.Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC - Everything you need to knowThe two teams have met 8 times, and Bengaluru has the advantage with 5 wins. Northeast United won only once, while points were shared twice.In the 2018-19 season, NorthEast United FC qualified for the playoffs for the first time in their history. They faced the Bengaluru team in the semi-finals of two matches. Although Highlanders won the opening match, Men in Blue was finally laughing by winning the second and semi-final match on aggregate.Results of the last five matches between Bengaluru FC and Northeast UnitedNorthEast United FC 0-2 Bengaluru FC - December 18, 2019Bengaluru 0-0 Northeast United - October 21, 2019Bengaluru 3-0 Northeast United - 11 March 2019NorthEast United FC 2-1 Bengaluru FC - 7 March 2019Bengaluru 2--1 Northeast United - January 30, 2019 The top 3 scorers of last seasonSunil Chhetri (11) was the top scorer for the Bengaluru football team last season. Deshorn Brown (7) and Semboi Haokip (6) also made useful contributions.For NorthEast United, Asamoah Gyan was the top scorer with 4 goals. Redeeming Tlang and Martin Chaves followed with 3 each.Clean sheet from last seasonWith Gurpreet Singh Sandhu trailed, Bengaluru scored 11 clean matches last season.However, NorthEast United only had 3 clean sheets with Subhasish Roy as their goalkeeper.
The 2019/20 ISL (Indian Super League) season has been unforgettable for Hyderabad FC. The club came to ISL (Indian Super League) as the new avatar for Pune City FC, which has multiplied due to various financial problems and unpaid salaries for some players. However, despite the spirited way in which they got into the league, Hyderabad FC didn't live up to the hype.The club was unable to maintain a clean sheet throughout the entire season and has only scored two wins in its 18 matches. HFC also failed to score wins in December and January, ensuring it is cemented further down the table at the end of the season. The club finished 10th at the table with just 10 points from 18 matches dedicated to this season.On the other hand, Bengaluru has also had a forgotten season with their high standards. After winning a title every year of their existence, they finished the 2019/20 season without any titles. It is clear that the Blues had serious problems facing goal.With Miku gone and with club captain Sunil Chhetri without getting younger, Carles Quadrat had major loopholes to fill in XI in the match. Deshorn Brown, Kevaughn Frater, and Manuel Onwu ran a placement test, and none of them solved the problem.One would expect both Bengaluru Football Club and Hyderabad to grapple with the issues in the 2020-21 ISL (Indian Super League) season. While Carles Quadrat has hired players like Clayton Silva and Christian Upseth, Hyderabad has gone ahead with much-needed roster reform. The club's first signature was Spaniard Manolo Marquez. With 32 years of coaching experience under his belt, Marquez's coaching credentials are well known in some football circles.ISL Live Bengaluru vs Hyderabad Although there isn't much meaningful history in the Bengaluru FC matches against Hyderabad, the next match in Fattorda promises to be fun.Bengaluru FC will play the game after losing points to FC Goa in their first game of the season. With two goals ahead, the Blues' defensive unit faltered in the second half when FC Goa striker Igor Angulo equalized, ending the match 2-2. Carles Quadrat's men would undoubtedly suffer after the result, but they were confident of entering the match against Hyderabad FC.As far as Hyderabad FC is concerned, they scored an impressive 1-0 win over Odisha FC. The result was not only a rare victory but also his first clean sheets. However, as the win gives them much-needed confidence in the match against the Bengaluru side, Manolo Marquez will be aware of the threat the Blues could pose.Needless to say, a good match is expected in Fattorda between Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Kick-off is at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time.ISL Live Head-to-headBengaluru FC - 1 winHyderabad FC - No win1 DrawISL Results in past meetingsHyderabad FC 1-1 Bengaluru FC - 29th November 2019Bengaluru FC 1-0 Hyderabad FC - 30th January 2020Top 3 goalscorers from ISL last seasonBengaluru FC - Sunil Chhetri (11), Deshorn Brown (7), Thongkhosiem Haokip (6)Hyderabad FC - Marcelinho (7), Bobo (5), Liston Colaco & Marko Stankovi (2)Number of clean sheets from last ISL seasonBengaluru FC - Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (11)Hyderabad FC - No clean sheets last seasonAlso Read: Dart rules: Everything about you need to know about Dart
Odisha FC is looking forward to their first win in the current Indian Super League (ISL) when they host the Bengaluru soccer team on Thursday at the Goa Medical College Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.Odisha FC started their campaign in the 2020-21 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) with a 0-1 loss to Hyderabad FC. They secured a 2--2 draw with Jamshedpur FC after losing 0-2, thanks to a late attack from Diego Mauricio. Stuart Baxter's team failed to capitalize on that momentum and has now undergone three straight losses against ATK Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City, and FC Goa.The Bengaluru football team tied in its first two games in Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 2-2 and 0-0 with FC Goa and Hyderabad FC, respectively. They had their first victory over Chennaiyin FC with a slim 1--0 scores, before playing an interesting 2-2 draw with NorthEast United FC. Carles Cudarat's men showed their quality when they faced Kerala Blasters in their final match in Indian Super League (ISL), winning 4-2.Bengaluru FC has a chance to jump into second place in the standings with a win, while Odisha FC is looking to reach ninth in the table with any number of points possible.ISL Live Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC head-to-headOdisha FC has only faced Bengaluru FC on two occasions in the 2019-20 Indian Super League (ISL) season since their inception in 2019. The Juggernauts replaced Delhi Dynamos FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). The Blues came out on top in both the fixtures.Odisha FC 0-1 Bengaluru FC (4 December 2019)Bengaluru FC 3-0 Odisha FC (22 January 2020)Odisha FC form guide: L-D-L-L-LBengaluru FC form guide: D-D-W-D-WISL Live Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC team newsOdisha FC gave a gritty performance against FC Goa in Indian Super League (ISL) and he can play with the same starting line-up. Marcelinho is expected to remain out of the squad as the Brazilian showed a lack of competence and discipline in the match.The Bengaluru FC team is also expected to remain unchanged. Rahul Bheke could replace Pratik Chaudhari, depending on his fitness woes.ISL live Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC predicted XIsOdisha FCPredicted XI (4-3-3): Arshdeep Singh (GK), Hendry Antony, Steven Taylor (C), Cole Alexander, Vinit Rai, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Gaurav Bora, Shubham Sarangi, Jacob Tratt, Diego Mauricio, Manuel Onwu.Bengaluru FCPredicted XI (4-3-3): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Suresh Wangjam, Kristian Opseth, Sunil Chhetri (C), Ashique Kuruniyan, Pratik Chaudhari, Juanan, Erik Paartalu, Harmanjot Khabra, Dimas Delgado, Cleiton Silva.ISL Live Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC predictionOdisha FC has not won a match yet this season. They couldn't calm down after 5 games and the situation was relatively bleak for Stuart Baxter. Bengaluru Football Club appears to be back on track after a shaky start to the season. They beat Kerala Blasters FC 4-2 in their previous match and are expected to easily knock out against Odisha FC as well.ISL Live Prediction: Odisha FC 0-2 Bengaluru FCAlso Read: ISL Live 2020-21, ATK Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa, ISL Live Prediction, ISL Live Head to Head
ATK Mohun Bagan will face Bengaluru FC in the eighth week of Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 matches. The match will be held at the Vätorda Stadium in Margao, Goa.ISL Live ATK Mohun Bagan previewThe Mariners suffered a minor setback in their campaign in Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 when they were defeated by Jamshedpur FC. Nevertheless, Antonio Habas' team managed to keep track and leave disappointment behind as per the ISL Points Table.In their next two matches, against Hyderabad FC and FC Goa, they collected four points, a draw, and a win. Roy Krishna was the Mariners' attacking champion, having scored five goals in six matches this Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 Season.The defense is back in the classic four-man background, with Sandesh Jinggan and Terry in the middle. Pritam Kotal and Subhashish Bose have both worked well with the teams with their ability to contribute to offense as well.Carl McHugh plays as a central defensive midfielder, connecting between defense and midfield. Roy Krishna will team up with David Williams, and Mandir Singh will be by his side in ATK's Mohun Pagan attack.ISL Live Bengaluru FC Team PreviewHead coach Carles Quadrat hopes his team can continue with a positive start to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. The Blues are unbeaten for six games yet, with three wins and many draws as per the ISL Points Table.After starting with three draws in the first four matches, the Blues were able to get it right. They have convincingly won their last two games against Kerala Blasters FC and Odisha FC this Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 Season as per ISL Points Table.Forward strikers Sunil Chetri and Clayton Silva are doing well and will strive to keep up the same trend.ISL Live ATK Mohun Pagan signs against BengaluruThe two sides have met on previous occasions at Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. Bengaluru FC enjoys a 5-2 lead over the former ATK by drawing in their head-to-head matches as per the ISL Points Table.As a newly merged entity, ATK Mohun Bagan will face Bengaluru FC for the first time at Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. Since the current shape of the two sides is good, it will be difficult to separate the two teams in Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21.ISL Live Prediction: ATK Mohun Bagan 1 - 1 Bengaluru FCAlso Read: ISL LIVE 2020-21: NORTHEAST UNITED FC VS JAMSHEDPUR FC, ISL LIVE SCORE, ISL POINTS TABLE 2020, PREDICTION
The Ninth round of Indian Super League(ISL) 2020-21 will witness the confrontation between Bengaluru Football Club and Jamshedpur. The match will take place at Fatorda Stadium in Margao, Goa, when the Indian Super League(ISL) event kicks off in the last week of 2020.ISL Live Bengaluru FC Team PreviewBengaluru FC has been one of the most consistent teams in the Indian Super League(ISL) and currently ranks third in the Indian Super League(ISL) 2020-21 ranking. Over the course of seven matches, they won three, drawn three and lost one game, thereby gaining twelve points as per the ISL Points Table.Harmanjot Khabra and Rahul Bheke were great wingers, contributing both to attack and defense. Dimas Delgado and Erik Bartallo commanded the midfield, controlling the flow and rhythm of the match.Sunil Chhetri and Clayton Silva were crucial in the Blues attack, with each scoring three goals in their seven matches. Skipper Chhetri will try to score more goals as the season progresses.ISL Live Jamshedpur FC - PreviewJamshedpur FC coach Owen Cowell will support his players to recover from their loss to FC Goa. The Red Miners' unbeaten streak of six games ended when they lost 2--1 to FC Goa at Tilak Maidan as per the ISL Points table.Stephen Eyes opened the scoring for Jamshedpur FC, but two goals from Goa striker Igor Angulo caused them to lose the lead. Nereus Valskis was the team's top scorer this season, but he was calm in the last two games.Jakishand Singh, Aitor Monroy and Alex Lima were the creative midfielders for the Red Miners. Young Indians have been impressed by Anikit Jadhav and Isaac Vanmalsawma with their performances so far.ISL Live Bengaluru FC vs Jamshedpur PredictionsBengaluru Football Club and Jamshedpur FC have met six times in the last three seasons at Indian Super League(ISL).The two teams are tied for two wins each on their head-to-head record. Two of the six matches ended in a draw, the last one being Blues fashion as per the ISL Points Table.Given the current form of the two teams, an exciting match awaits at Fatorda. The Blues have the upper hand with a tougher defensive setup and a host of attack options.ISL Live Prediction: Bengaluru FC 2 - 1 Jamshedpur FCAlso Read: THE REASON BEHIND BANNING REFUELING IN F1
Bengaluru FC will face Mumbai City in the Indian Super League (ISL) at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Tuesday.The Blues have been inconsistent this season and are fifth with 12 points from eight matches. After not losing any of its first six matches, Bengaluru lost two games in a row to ATK Mohun Bagan and Jamshedpur FC.In their last match against Jamshedpur FC, the Bengaluru team were definitely disappointed that they were unable to regain at least one point. Especially in the first half, Carles Quadrat's men had a few chances, but they didn't take advantage of any of them and had to pay.Mumbai City Football Club is just one point behind ATK Mohun Bagan at the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) schedule, but the islanders have one match.In their final match, they scored two early goals to lead 2-0 against Kerala Blasters and stuck to that in order to win that match.However, they ceded many impressive second-half opportunities to the Blasters and will look to resolve these cracks now.ISL Fixtures Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC head-to-headIn the previous six matches between these two teams, Mumbai City has defeated the Bengaluru team three times, while the Blues have won twice. One game ended in a draw.Bengaluru has not defeated Mumbai City since the 2017-18 Indian Super League (ISL) season when they doubled over the islanders. However, in five matches between them in the Indian Super League (ISL), Carles Quadrat never lost to Sergio Lopera.Bengaluru FC form guide: L-L-W-W-D (As Per ISL Fixtures)Mumbai City FC form guide: W-W-D-W-W (As Per ISL Fixtures)ISL Fixtures Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC team newsBengaluru FCBengaluru will clearly miss Ashique Kuruniyan, who is still recovering after facial surgery to repair multiple fractures. Additionally, Bengaluru will also be left without Eric Bartolo, who was suspended from this match after receiving his fourth yellow card this Indian Super League (ISL) season.Mumbai City FCFor Mumbai, the problem is not injuries, but lack of comfort. They played their last Indian Super League (ISL) match, against Kerala Blasters, on Saturday night, with only two days left between those two Indian Super League (ISL) matches.ISL Fixtures Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC predicted XIsBengaluru FCPredicted XI (4-2-3-1): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Harmanjot Singh Khabra, Rahul Bheke, Juanan Gonzalez, Ajith Kumar; Dimas Delgado, Suresh Singh Wangjam; Udanta Singh, Cleiton Silva, Sunil Chhetri; Kristian Opseth.Mumbai City FCPredicted XI (4-2-3-1): Amrinder Singh; Mohammed Rakip, Mourtada Fall, Hernan Santana, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy; Ahmed Jahouh, Rowllin Borges; Raynier Fernandes, Hugo Boumous; Bipin Singh; Adam le Fondre.ISL Fixtures Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC predictionBengaluru continues to strive for goals and consistency. With Paartalu suspended, he also lost his larger weapon to be able to track down and control Boumous. We expect Mumbai City to win this match(As Per ISL Fixtures).Prediction: Bengaluru FC 1-2 Mumbai City FCAlso Read: ISL 2020-21: CHENNAIYIN FC VS HYDERABAD FC ISL LIVE, ISL FIXTURES, ISL POINTS TABLE
India on Wednesday confirmed their place in the final match against Nepal after 3-1 victory over Maldives at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives. Manvir Singh’s opener was cancelled by Ali Ashfaq in the first half before Sunil Chhetri scored a brace in the second half to confirm the spot for the Blue Tigers. Sunil Chhetri broke legendary football player Pele's record during the match against the Maldives in the ongoing 2021 SAFF Championship Pele had scored 77 goals for Brazil and Chhetri went past the Brazilian superstar when he scored a goal in the 62nd minute in the match against the Maldives. Chhetri further bettered his tally as he scored another one to have 79 international goals under his belt. The Indian captain is now the third-highest active international goalscorer. Lionel Messi (80) and Cristiano Ronaldo (115) are the two footballers who are ahead of Chhetri in the list of active international goalscorers. The Indian captain has also become the joint sixth-highest goalscorer in the world.123 Internationals 79 Goals @chetrisunil11 becomes the joint 6th highest goalscorer in the world! #INDMDV #SAFFChampionship2021 #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/Tg4UCTPAAE— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 13, 2021Although his team is going through a long lean phase, Chhetri's scoring prowess remains as good as ever, which is a testament to his consistency and dedication.A Wonderful Gesture Skipper @chetrisunil11 handed over his Man of the Match award to @apuiaralte45 for his brilliant performance today! #INDMDV #SAFFChampionship2021 #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/povTme0mZI— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 13, 2021Throughout his glorious journey, the deadly poacher from Delhi has played alongside former stars such as Bhaichung Bhutia and Renedy Singh in the national team, besides well-known international players in the ISL and I-League. Notwithstanding the occasional chatter around his age and his longevity, the Indian captain had said that he wanted to keep playing in top-flight and has not given his future any thought. India is undefeated in this edition, having drawn with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and then beating Nepal. The side will now look for its eight SAFF Championship title when it takes on first-time finalist Nepal in the final.Also Read- BCCI unveils Team India's new jersey ahead of T20 World Cup
October 2021 was a busy month in international football, with qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, friendlies, and the final rounds of the UEFA Nations League all on the agenda. A total of 160 fixtures were played, the impact of which can be seen on the FIFA Rankings. Though their lead is now under threat, Belgium remains on top despite UEFA Nations League defeats to France (3rd, 1) and Italy (4th, 1). Among the top five, only Les Bleus and Gli Azzurri have improved their positions. India has also moved one spot ahead to the 106th position after the Sunil Chhetri-led side won the SAFF Championship. The Blue Tigers had defeated Nepal in the summit clash. Brazil remains in second place but are breathing down the neck of Belgium, just 12 points behind. England, meanwhile, dropped two places to fifth."A little further down, Spain's (7th, 1) progress at the expense of Portugal (8th, -1) is also noteworthy, as is that of Germany (12th, 2), who leapfrog USA (13th). Uruguay lost most ground among the top 20 by dropping three places to 15th," read an official FIFA statement. It is after that, however, where we find some of the most significant movers on this edition. Morocco (29th, 4), Russia (33rd, 4), Egypt (44th, 4), Saudi Arabia (49th, 7) and South Africa (66th, 7) all made strides on the back of two wins from two this month in Qatar 2022 qualifying. Two nations in the second half of the table fared even better, with New Zealand (111, 10) and Indonesia (165, 10) the joint-biggest movers this month, ahead of Central African Republic (115, 9) and Cambodia (170, 8).Also Read- IPL 2022: Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone To Bid For Two New IPL Teams- Reports
