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

Kerala Blasters FC vs Bengaluru FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The Tuskers will welcome the Blues to Kochi in the upcoming days. Both teams will be satisfied with their position on the table as of now. The Blues are undefeated in the ISL and the Blasters will look to be the first team to beat them this season. Redemption will be in the minds of the Blasters as they got knocked out in the last second by the Blues in the Durand Cup Quarter Finals. This will be a mouthwatering fixture for sure and fans can expect a thrilling match.  

Both teams have scored eight goals in the league and possess lethal attacking abilities. Their attacking players are in excellent form and are poised to contribute goals to this fixture. While the Blues have maintained a clean sheet in the league, the Blasters have conceded seven goals. However, overall, the quality difference between the teams is not significant. The Blasters' home advantage will make things challenging for the away team.

Current Standings: The Blasters are in fifth place with eight points, and the Blues are at the top of the table with 13 points.

Head-to-Head Record: During the last 18 meetings, Kerala Blasters FC have won 4 times, 5 draws, and 9 wins, while Bengaluru FC have won 9 times.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kerala Blasters FC Preview

Blasters showed everyone their quality when they defeated Mohammedan SC by coming from a goal down to win the match by 1-2. Winning a home match will be a huge confidence booster for the Blasters against the Blues.  Everyone knows the rivalry between both teams and surely there will be a lot of emotion in the stadium from the fans as well as from the players. Aiban Dohling is still injured and will not be available for the match. The rest of the players are fit and will be available for the match. 

Key Player to Watch: (Adrian Luna) - The Uruguayan is back on the field and performed well in the last match against Mohammedan SC. His role and style of play are different under Stahre and surely he is a leader on the pitch who is capable of making a difference on the pitch. With his lethal set-piece delivery, he can help his team to score goals. He is a very hardworking player who can help his team to get positive results. Luna is a fan-favourite player who can help the Blasters to get points against the Blues. 

Stats That Matter: Kerala Blasters FC have an average ball possession of 53.2%. They have taken 11.2 shots per game and 5.2 corners per game. They have scored eight goals, in which three goals were scored by Noah Sadaoui, and Jesus Jimenez and two goals by Kwame Peprah. On the defensive side, they have made 15.8 clearances per game and 1.8 saves per game. They have made the most number of tackles in the league, i.e. 18 and the most number of interceptions per game of 14.6. 

Kerala Blasters FC Starting Lineup (4-3-3): S Kumar (GK); S Singh, P Kotal, A Coeff, HN Singh (Defenders); V Mohanan, A Luna, A Azhar (Midfielders); Rakul KP, J Jimenez, N Sadaoui (Forwards)

Bengaluru FC Preview

The Blues are comfortably sitting at the top of the table as they are probably the best team so far this season. After the loss against the Blues Punjab FC coach also agreed that the Blues will be the team to beat this season.

The Blues will look to continue their fine form when they travel to Kochi to face Mikael Stahre’s Kerala Blasters. If they can win this fixture they can become the favourites to win the shield even though it is still very early in the season. In their last match, they defeated Punjab FC comfortably even after going down to 10 men. Sana Singh is suspended for this match due to the red card and the rest of the players are fit and will be available for the match. 

Key Player to Watch: (Pedro Capo)- The Spaniard is someone who does not get praise for the job he does on the field. He can create chances as well as stop attacks of the opponent. Gerard Zaragoza described him as a computer as he always does his things perfectly and is an orchestrator in the midfield. Capo is a player with a high work ethic and helps his team to have balance in the midfield. 

Stats That Matter: The Blues have an average ball possession of 57.2%. They have taken 11.0 shots per game which is the second least in the league and won 3.8 corners per game. The Blues have scored eight goals till now, Sunil Chhetri scored three, and Edgar Mendez one goal. On the defensive side, they have made 18.4 clearances per game and 3.2 saves per game. They have made 13 tackles and 7.2 interceptions per game. 

Bengaluru FC Starting Lineup (4-3-3): G Singh Sandhu (GK); N Singh, A Jovanovic, R Bheke, N Poojari (Defenders); S Wangjam, P Capo, A Noguera (Midfielders); S Chhetri, E Mendez, R Danu (Forwards) 

KERALA BLASTERS FC vs BENGALURU FC
Winning Prediction

This will undoubtedly be an intense battle, as both teams share a fierce rivalry. Previous matches between them have often been contentious. This time, the Blasters' home crowd will create a hostile atmosphere for the visiting team. However, both teams are expected to showcase their best football, and a draw seems likely. 

We Predict a Draw (1-1)

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