Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa, Indian Super League 2024-2025, Today Match Prediction

Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa Match Prediction & Analysis

After handing Bengaluru their first defeat of the season, the Gaurs now set their sights on an even bigger challenge: breaking Bengaluru FC's unbeaten home streak. Can they make it a double first? The Gaurs have reason to believe they can. The Blues have hit a rough patch recently, with just 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw, even struggling to edge past bottom-placed Mohammedan SC in a narrow 2-1 victory. Meanwhile, the Gaurs are riding high on a five-game unbeaten streak, boasting four wins and a draw.

Current Standings: The Blues find themselves in the 2nd position in the points table with 23 points, while Goa is placed 4th with 18 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: The Blues hold a 7-5 win-loss record over the Gaurs in 16 ISL matches.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bengaluru FC Preview

After a humbling 4-2 defeat to Odisha FC, Gerard Zaragoza's side roared back in style, dishing out a stunning 4-2 victory over Kerala Blasters in their own backyard, turning the tables in emphatic fashion. And they have one man to thank for it all – the evergreen Sunil Chhetri, who delivered a masterclass to inspire the turnaround with a hat-trick. 

Sunil Chhetri: A Legacy Unfolding

Once again, the Indian football icon has proven to be the go-to man when his team needs to score. Despite only starting in five of 11 matches this season, he is Bengaluru's top scorer this season with 8 goals, ranking second among the league's leading scorers.Furthermore, while helping his team win against the Kerala Blasters, Chhetri became the ISL's oldest player to score a hat-trick at the age of 40 years and 126 days.

Stats that matter

1. Bengaluru FC has conceded in their last six games. 
2. When it comes to clean sheets, they are currently in 2nd position with 5, behind Mohun Bagan (6). 
3. The Blues scored 6% of their goals between the period of 31-45, which is the lowest for a team in the league. 
4. While they scored the most (33%) during the period of 76-90, which is the highest percentage in the league. 

Bengaluru FC Probable XI - Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke, Jovanovic, R Singh, S Wangjam, P Capo, Patre, Ryan Williams, Chhetri, Mendez

FC Goa Preview

The Gaurs have had a season that’s the mirror opposite of Bengaluru's so far. While the Blues’ started strong, winning 5 of their first 6 matches, the Gaurs struggled to find their rhythm early on, winning just once in their first six matches. 

Since then, the Gaurs have been unstoppable, winning all four of their last matches, including stunning victories over the Blues and Punjab FC. Their turnaround has been nothing short of impressive, proving they’re in top form and ready to challenge anyone.

Armando Sadiku and Borja Gonzalez have been the Gaurs' dynamic duo, netting 12 of their 19 goals this season. But Goa's strength goes beyond them, with stars like Iker Guarrotxena and goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari stepping up. Tiwari was a hero in their recent win over Hyderabad, making a stunning seven saves to keep the Nizams at bay.

Stats that matter

1. The Gaurs have managed to keep a clean sheet in three of their last four games.
2. They are yet to lose an away game this season; currently, they have won three and drawn two.
3. FC Goa scored 32% of their goals in the period of 31-45.

FC Goa Probable XI - Tiwari (GK), J Gupta, Jinghan, Odei, Boris  Singh, McHugh, Guarrotxena, Kumam, Dev Chetri, Yasir, Sadiku 

BENGALURU FC vs FC GOA
Winning Prediction

Bengaluru FC might enter the match as favorites based on their head-to-head record, but a deeper dive reveals a different story. In the last 10 encounters, FC Goa has emerged victorious five times, while Bengaluru has won only twice. The Gaurs are also on a three-match unbeaten streak against the Blues, suggesting that recent form could tilt the scales in Goa's favor.

The odds are nearly neck-and-neck, with some backing the hosts and others the visitors. FC Goa is a slight favorite at 2.43, with Bengaluru close behind at 2.50, and a draw pegged at 3.45. It's a fascinating clash between a side unbeaten at home and one that hasn't lost away. Given the stakes, both teams might adopt a cautious approach, making a draw the most likely outcome, but with the kind of form the Bengaluru's forwards have shown, we back them to win this game

Bengaluru FC to win (2-1)

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