Chennaiyin vs Bengaluru: Chennaiyin FC takes on Bengaluru FC in an exciting Indian Super League clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, on December 28, 2024. With Bengaluru looking to maintain their strong position in the league and Chennaiyin battling to climb up the standings, this match promises intense action.

Head-to-Head

Chennaiyin wins: 4

Bengaluru wins: 8

Draws: 3

Last Five Meetings

1. February 7, 2024: Bengaluru 1-0 Chennaiyin
2. December 13, 2023: Chennaiyin 2-0 Bengaluru
3. January 28, 2023: Bengaluru 3-1 Chennaiyin
4. October 14, 2022: Chennaiyin 1-1 Bengaluru
5. January 26, 2022: Bengaluru 3-0 Chennaiyin

ISL Standings

• Bengaluru FC: 2nd, 12 matches, 7 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses (24 points)
• Chennaiyin FC: 9th, 13 matches, 4 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses (15 points)

Team News

Chennaiyin FC:
The hosts will rely on Wilmar Jordan, their top scorer with six goals this season. However, defensive woes persist, with PC Laldinpuia, who has accumulated five yellow cards, needing to tread cautiously. Injuries to key midfielders may force tactical adjustments from coach Owen Coyle.

Bengaluru FC:
Bengaluru’s Sunil Chhetri is in stellar form, with eight goals to his name. Edgar Mendez and Suresh Wangjam are expected to anchor the midfield. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu remains a reliable figure in goal, but the defense, which has conceded in their last seven matches, is under scrutiny.

Chennaiyin vs Bengaluru Lineups

Chennaiyin FC (3-4-1-2)

• Probable XI:
  • GK: Mohammad Nawaz
  • DEF: Ryan Edwards, PC Laldinpuia, Bikash Yumnam
  • MID: Laldinliana Renthlei, Jitendra Singh, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Lukas Pivetta Brambilla
  • ATT: Kiyan Nassiri Giri, Irfan Yadwad, Daniel Chima Chukwu

Bengaluru FC (4-3-3)

• Probable XI:
  • GK: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
  • DEF: Nikhil Poojary, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Rahul Bheke
  • MID: Pedro Capo, Suresh Wangjam, Ryan Williams
  • ATT: Naorem Roshan Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Edgar Mendez

10 Key Stats

1. Bengaluru FC has scored at least one goal in their last five matches.
2. Chennaiyin FC scores 29% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minute.
3. Bengaluru FC scores 35% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minute.
4. Chennaiyin has failed to score in 2 of their 5 home matches this season.
5. Bengaluru has failed to score in 2 of their 5 away matches this season.
6. Average goals per match between these teams: 2.4.
7. Bengaluru FC has lost just one of their last five games against Chennaiyin FC.
8. Bengaluru FC’s performance in the last five matches (DWLWD) is better than Chennaiyin’s (LLLWL).
9. Chennaiyin FC wins 20% of halftimes compared to Bengaluru’s 33%.
10. Last season’s results: Chennaiyin 2-0 Bengaluru (home), Bengaluru 1-0 Chennaiyin (home).

5 Key Tips

1. Bengaluru to Win: Bengaluru’s superior form and head-to-head record make them favorites.
2. Both Teams to Score: Likely given recent performances and averages.
3. Over 2.5 Goals: History suggests a decent scoring trend in this fixture.
4. Sunil Chhetri to Score Anytime: Chhetri’s goal-scoring prowess is undeniable.
5. Bengaluru to Score Last Goal: Their dominance in the closing minutes could be crucial.

Chennaiyin vs Bengaluru Prediction

Bengaluru FC enters as favorites due to their consistent form and better head-to-head record. Chennaiyin FC, however, will be eager to leverage home advantage and surprise their rivals.

Prediction: Chennaiyin 1 – 1 Bengaluru

Where to Watch Chennaiyin vs Bengaluru

• Free Streaming: JioCinema (Available in English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam)
• Television Broadcast:
  • Sports 18 – 3 (English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam)
  • Asianet Plus (Malayalam)
  • Select ISL matches also on Sports 18 – 1, Sports 18 – 2, and Sports 18 – Khel

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