Bengaluru FC looks for back-to-back wins in the league facing ATK Mohun Bagan at home after ending their four-game losing run.
The Blues claim an important 2-0 victory over FC Goa while ATK Mohun Bagan regained winning momentum by defeating Hyderabad FC 1-0.
BFC vs ATKMB Match Details
Date: Saturday, 03 December 2022
Time: 19:30 (IST)
Venue: Shree Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore
BFC vs ATKMB Match Previews
Bengaluru FC got better off FC Goa at Fatorda in a much-needed 2-0 victory that ended their losing run in the league. Simon Grayson expected a fightback of this nature from his players and they delivered a fine performance. Struggling with fitness and form prior to and during the season, Javi Hernandez exploded in a time of need with a well-taken brace. The result almost come as a surprise to many for the Blues only managed to score once in the last five since their 1-0 win against NorthEast United in the opening match. They did not score any in the last four with seven goals conceded in that period. As a case, the clean sheet taken last weekend will sound music to the ears of the 2019 ISL winners. Grayson made some necessary tactical switches in the game with the formation change to a 4-3-3 than the congested 4-4-2 being the key factor. Javi Hernandez played behind lone striker Roy Krishna with Naorem Roshan Singh playing on the left wing rather than a full-back. It allowed more attacking licenses and at the same time strengthened defensive solidity again. With this win, Bengaluru FC were able to eliminate all the major issues troubling them this season. They can now look up the table and try to minimise the five points gap separating them from the playoff spot. However, the Blues carry a dull record against ATK Mohun Bagan staying winless in the last four ISL games between them. Simon Grayson wishes the victory against FC Goa will give enough inspiration to his side to pick up the first win in this fixture to boost their campaign.
Like Bengaluru FC, ATK Mohun Bagan wanted a reaction from their 3-0 loss to FC Goa two weeks ago. With the champions Hyderabad FC visiting the city carrying a winning away form, it was bound to be difficult a game but the Kolkata-based club made it easy. An 11th-minute strike from Hugo Boumous, the man for the big occasion, was enough to put his side back to winning ways. The priority for Juan Ferrando’s men was to maintain solidity more than a flurry of goals. It was necessary to keep a clean sheet which was only their second of the campaign. Hyderabad FC enjoyed more possession of the ball but failed to create anything out of it. ATK Mohun Bagan outfoxed them with more shots on target and their commitment in defence was shown by their 90% tackle completion rate, 11 interceptions and 29 clearances. Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith hardly moved a muscle throughout the ninety. Despite everything, ATK Mohun Bagan still doesn’t have much leverage to sustain their playoff spot. The difference between them and seventh-placed Chennaiyin FC is only three points. Nothing but wins will only allow the Green and Maroon shirts to maintain their grip on the table. Juan Ferrando will be aware of the fact in demanding consistency from his side as they look to extend the winning momentum against Bengaluru FC. ATK Mohun Bagan will meet some old mates in the clash with the likes of Sandesh Jhingan and Roy Krishna, who used to be star players for them. They have to make sure the Kanteerava crowd don’t motivate them while facing their former side.
Recent Form
BFC: WLLLL
ATKMB: WLWDW
BFC vs ATKMB Predicted Lineups
BFC: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Prabir Das, Sandesh Jhingan, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Namgyal Bhutia; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Javi Hernandez, Danish Farooq; Udanta Singh, Roy Krishna, Naorem Roshan Singh
ATKMB: Vishal Kaith; Asish Rai, Pritam Kotal, Brendan Hamill, Subhasish Bose; Deepak Tangri, Hugo Boumous, Lalrinliana Hnamte; Ashique Kuruniyan, Dimitri Petratos, Liston Colaco
BFC vs ATKMB Dream11 Team Prediction
GK: Gurpreet (8.5)
DEF: Ashish (8.5), Jhingan (9), Subhasish (9), Roshan (8.5)
MID: Kuruniyan (8.5), Boumous (9), Javi (9)
FW: Colaco (8.5), Petratos (9), Krishna (9)
Vice-captain: Dimitri Petratos
Captain: Hugo Boumous
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