Bengaluru vs Inter Kashi: Bengaluru FC will begin their 2024 AIFF Kalinga Super Cup campaign with a crucial Group Stage clash against Inter Kashi at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday. The stakes are high—both teams know that a win will seal a place in the quarter-finals, where either Mumbai City or Chennaiyin FC awaits.

Bengaluru FC, the 2018 Super Cup champions and 2023 runners-up, are determined to bounce back after a disappointing ISL Cup exit against Mohun Bagan. Meanwhile, Inter Kashi—who impressed in the I-League this season—are hungry to cause an upset and improve on last year’s group stage elimination.

Head-to-Head

• Total Matches Played: 2

• Bengaluru Wins: 1

• Draws: 1

• Inter Kashi Wins: 0

Last Meetings

1. 03 August 2024 – Durand Cup
   Bengaluru FC 3-0 Inter Kashi

2. 22 January 2024 – Super Cup
   Bengaluru FC 1-1 Inter Kashi

Recent Form

Bengaluru FC (Last 4 Matches):

• Lost 1-2 vs Mohun Bagan

• Lost 1-2 vs FC Goa

• Won 2-0 vs FC Goa

• Won 5-0 vs Mumbai City

Inter Kashi (Last 4 Matches):

• Won 3-1 vs Rajasthan United

• Drew 2-2 vs Churchill Brothers

• Won 2-1 vs Shillong Lajong

• Drew 2-2 vs Sreenidi Deccan

Team News

Bengaluru FC:
Bengaluru are expected to stick with experience. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu will guard the posts while Sunil Chhetri leads the attack. Spaniards Pedro Capó and Alberto Noguera will control midfield. Gerard Zaragoza may rotate with the likes of Pereyra Díaz and Ryan Williams on standby to make an impact off the bench.

Inter Kashi:
Led by coach Antonio López Habas, Inter Kashi will depend on the creative spark of Lalrindika Ralte and the finishing of Barco. Stojanovic and Passi form a combative midfield pairing, while Bhattacharya will look to keep things tight at the back. They enter with momentum, unbeaten in five matches.

Bengaluru vs Inter Kashi Lineups

Bengaluru FC (4-3-3):
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Roshan Singh, Bheke, Chinglensana, Bhutia; Suresh Wangjam, Capó, Noguera; Chhetri, Édgar Méndez, Ryan Williams

Inter Kashi (4-2-3-1):
Bhattacharya; Golui, Varghese, Muñoz, Das; Stojanovic, Passi; Lalrindika, Miranda, Karuthadathkuni; Barco

10 Key Stats

1. Sunil Chhetri is the Super Cup’s all-time top scorer with 9 goals in 10 appearances.

2. Inter Kashi are unbeaten in their last 5 matches.

3. Inter Kashi have scored 2+ goals in each of their last 5 games.

4. Bengaluru FC have won 45% of their first halves, compared to Inter Kashi’s 24%.

5. Bengaluru FC have never lost to Inter Kashi.

6. Bengaluru won their last meeting 3-0.

7. When Bengaluru leads 1-0 at home, they win 92% of the time.

8. Inter Kashi have not lost in 6 consecutive away games.

9. Inter Kashi have conceded in each of their last 6 matches.

10. Bengaluru FC average 2.18 goals at home, while Inter Kashi score 1.36 goals away.

Bengaluru vs Inter Kashi Prediction

Bengaluru FC will bank on experience, home familiarity, and tournament pedigree to edge this clash. However, Inter Kashi’s attacking form makes them dangerous on the counter. Expect a tight game, but the Blues’ firepower and depth should see them through.

Prediction: Bengaluru FC 2-1 Inter Kashi

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