Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC: Hyderabad FC will host Bengaluru FC at G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium on January 18, 2025, in an Indian Super League (ISL) match. Hyderabad aims to break their winless streak, while Bengaluru seeks to strengthen their position in the top four.
Head-to-Head:
- Hyderabad wins:4
- Bengaluru wins: 3
- Draws:4
Last 5 Meetings:
- Bengaluru 3-0 Hyderabad (Sep 2024)
- Bengaluru 2-1 Hyderabad (Feb 2024)
- Hyderabad 1-1 Bengaluru (Nov 2023)
- Bengaluru 0-3 Hyderabad (Dec 2022)
- Hyderabad 1-0 Bengaluru (Oct 2022)
ISL Standings:
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bengaluru FC | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 28:20 | WDWLL | 27 |
| 13 | Fateh Hyderabad FC | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11:30 | LLDLD | 9 |
Team News:
Hyderabad: Allan Paulista is their top scorer with 3 goals. They’ve struggled defensively, conceding in their last 10 games and failing to win in their last 8 matches.
Bengaluru: Sunil Chhetri leads the attack with 9 goals. Despite recent defensive lapses, they remain a formidable force.
Probable Lineups:
Hyderabad:
Formation: 4-4-2
Arshdeep Singh; Stefan Sapic, Alex Saji, Mohammad Manoj; Abdul Rabeeh, Andrei Alba, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Cy Goddard; Allan De Souza, Ramhlunchhunga
Bengaluru:
Formation: 4-3-3
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh; Pedro Luis Capo, Alberto Noguera, Lalremtluanga Fanai; Naorem Roshan, Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Sunil Chhetri
10 Key Stats:
- Hyderabad has not won in their last 8 games.
- Bengaluru has conceded in each of their last 10 matches.
- Hyderabad has failed to score in 4 of their 6 home games this season.
- Bengaluru has won 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Hyderabad scores 45% of their goals in the first 15 minutes.
- Bengaluru scores 32% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Hyderabad’s home record this season is 0-2-4.
- Sunil Chhetri has scored 9 goals for Bengaluru this season.
- The average goals per match in Hyderabad vs. Bengaluru games is 2.4.
- Hyderabad’s defense has allowed 30 goals in 15 matches.
Prediction:
Given Bengaluru’s superior form and attacking firepower, they are likely to edge out Hyderabad. Prediction: Bengaluru FC to win 2-1.
Where to Watch Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC
- 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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