Bengaluru FC will hope to take an enormous stride in direction of qualifying for the Indian Super League playoffs when it meets Chennaiyin FC on the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday.
Placed fourth within the desk with 34 factors from 21 matches, Gerard Zaragoza’s males are on a two-game profitable run. They additionally haven’t conceded in both match, a notable stat after permitting their opponents breach the defence in 14 straight ties.
The attacking trio of Ryan Williams, Alberto Noguera and Edgar Mendez have been in advantageous fettle, and so has been captain and talisman Sunil Chhetri.
Chennaiyin, then again, is on the brink, regardless of two wins on the trot. The Owen Coyle-coached outfit is eighth with 24 factors from 21 matches, which is eight factors off Mumbai City FC in sixth place – the final playoffs spot.
With simply three video games remaining, it must dish out splendid performances and hope for some divine luck.
The final time the 2 sides met two months in the past, it was an entertaining fare that BFC received 4-2. Another such scoreline will sink Chennaiyin.
“Chennaiyin away was one of our best in attack and I am looking forward to a similar performance,” mentioned Zaragoza on match eve. “Chennaiyin cannot afford to lose, and I know that they will fight hard. It will be a tough game.”
Published – February 24, 2025 08:45 pm IST
