Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru: The clash between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Bengaluru FC is set to be an exciting showdown in the Indian Super League. Mohun Bagan, sitting comfortably at the top of the table, will aim to continue their dominant home record. Meanwhile, Bengaluru, currently fourth, need to bounce back from a recent dip in form to solidify their playoff spot.
Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 13
- Mohun Bagan: 9 Wins
- Draws: 1
- Bengaluru: 3 Wins
Last Five Meetings
Date | Competition | Result | Venue |
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28 Sep 2024 | Super League | Bengaluru 3–0 Mohun Bagan | Bengaluru |
27 Aug 2024 | Durand Cup | Mohun Bagan 2–2 Bengaluru | Kolkata |
11 Apr 2024 | Super League | Bengaluru 0–4 Mohun Bagan | Bengaluru |
27 Sep 2023 | Super League | Mohun Bagan 1–0 Bengaluru | Kolkata |
18 Mar 2023 | Super League | Mohun Bagan 2–2 Bengaluru | Kolkata |
ISL Standings
# | Team | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | Last 5 | Points |
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1 | Mohun Bagan | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 31:14 | WWWDD | 37 |
4 | Bengaluu | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 31:24 | WLLDL | 28 |
Team News
Mohun Bagan:
Mohun Bagan will rely on their star striker Jamie MacLaren, who has been in excellent form with six goals this season. Greg Stewart remains pivotal in the attacking midfield, with four assists so far. Key players like Vishal Kaith and Subhasish Bose will anchor their defense, which has been solid at home.
Bengaluru FC:
Bengaluru FC’s veteran Sunil Chhetri is their leading scorer with 11 goals this season, supported by the creative Ryan Williams, who has also contributed four assists. However, the team has struggled defensively, conceding goals in their last 12 matches. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s performance in goal will be critical.
Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru Predicted Lineups
Mohun Bagan (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Vishal Kaith
Defenders: Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhasish Bose
Midfielders: Deepak Tangri, Apuia, Greg Stewart
Forwards: Dimitri Petratos, Ahmad Bhat Suhail, Jamie MacLaren
Bengaluru FC (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Defenders: Chinglensana Singh, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Mohammed Salah
Midfielders: Ryan Williams, Suresh Wangjam, Alberto Noguera Ripoll
Forwards: Naorem Roshan Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Edgar Mendez
Key Stats
- Mohun Bagan have won their last seven home matches in the ISL.
- Bengaluru FC haven’t won in their last four games.
- Mohun Bagan’s Jamie MacLaren has six goals this season.
- Bengaluru’s Sunil Chhetri is the league’s second-highest scorer with 11 goals.
- Bengaluru have conceded a goal in their last 12 matches.
- Mohun Bagan have not lost in their last 12 home matches.
- The average number of goals in matches between these teams is 3.2.
- Bengaluru FC have failed to score in two of their eight away matches this season.
- Mohun Bagan have scored in 13 consecutive matches.
- Mohun Bagan’s home record this season: 7 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses.
Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru Prediction
Given their recent form and dominant home record, Mohun Bagan are the clear favorites. Bengaluru will need a solid defensive display and rely on Sunil Chhetri to make an impact.
Prediction: Mohun Bagan 2–1 Bengaluru
Where to Watch Mohun Bagan 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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