Mohammedan SC vs Bengaluru FC, Indian Super League 2024-2025, Today Match Prediction
Mohammedan SC
Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru FC aim to knockdown Mohammedan at their home
- Mohammedan SC are yet to win a game at home this season (3 losses & 1 tie)
- Bengaluru FC won one, lost three & tied one of their last five away games this season
- Bengaluru FC are averaging 1.6 goals per game this season, while Mohammedan SC is averaging 0.42 goals
Bengaluru FC to Win (1-2)
| Tournament: | Indian Super League 2024-2025 |
| Venue: | Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
Mohammedan SC vs Bengaluru FC Match Prediction & Analysis
It’s second that takes on second bottom in Kolkata on Wednesday. The highly anticipated Kolkata derby proved drab at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata before the International break. Mohammedan SC created 16 chances, compared to just 4 by East Bengal FC. Andrey Chernyshov’s side also recorded 50 touches inside the opposition penalty box—five times more than East Bengal FC’s 10. East Bengal FC had 25.3% possession against Mohammedan SC, the lowest by any team in a single game in the ongoing ISL season and sixth lowest overall.
Head coach Chernyshov was dissatisfied with the result. He said, "We are not happy with the result because when you play against nine players, you need to win and you need to score. We did everything for that — we got into the box, delivered many crosses, and created scoring chances, but we weren't good in the final actions and missed many opportunities. With one team having 11 players and the other only nine, people expect us to win. But it ended this way, and we are not happy with the result."
Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza commended his players’ offensive prowess as they came from behind twice against NorthEast United FC to salvage a point at the Kanteerava Stadium. The game ended in a draw after an engaging, end-to-end battle.
Alaaeddine Ajaraie continued his sparkling form, with the Moroccan forward scoring early to breach the league leaders’ sturdy defence. The Blues’ Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera then struck a right-footed banger from the edge of the box to level the score at 1-1 in the first half. Ajaraie restored the lead shortly after, only for Australian international Ryan Williams to equalize in the 70th minute with his first touch off the bench, capitalizing on an inch-perfect cross from Mohamed Salah.
Head to Head - Both teams have played 2 games so far. Bengaluru Fc has won both.
Standings - Mohammedan Fc are languishing second bottom of the table with 5 points after 7 games. Bengaluru have been having a different season altogether with 17 points from 8 games. They sit in second on the table, with only goal difference separating first and second.
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Mohammedan SC in actual season, averages 0.43 goals per match. In 3 (75.00%) matches played at home, was a total of 1.5 goals (team and opponent). In 2 (50.00%) matches in season 2024 played at home, was a total of 2.5 goals (team and opponent). Similarly, Mohammedan SC head coach Andrey Chernyshov stressed defending collectively and not putting the entire onus on the backline for the same. “This is not only about defence. It starts with our attacking players.
It’s about being together - the whole 11 players pressing high. We have conceded many goals in the last few games but it’s not always about defence, it’s also because of individual mistakes sometimes,” he said. Usually teams that concede the fewest goals go on to win the league and the coach’s words here hold some merit. No wonder the team is languishing at the bottom of the table. Whilst it promises to be a tough challenge against the well-oiled Gerard Zaragoza-coached unit, the ISL debutants can work cohesively towards springing a surprise and taking it one day, one game at a time from there.
Chernyshov also shared his personal connection with derbies: "Derbies are always special experiences." Having played many derbies during his career in Russia, he understands their significance and wants his team to make fans proud by performing well in these matches. He added that playing in different cities and stadiums is a positive experience for both players and supporters: "It's a really nice feeling... We know how important it is for the ISL, and for the supporters who come for these games."
Injury - Mohammed Kadiri is ruled out for this with a long term injury.
Mohammedan SC Probable Starting line up : Roy (GK), Chhakchhuak, Bora, Ogier, Ralte (DEF), Singh, Kasimov, Gomez (MID), Fanai, Franca, Singh Sagolsem (FWD).
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Zaragoza praised his players’ fighting spirit as they twice leveled the score, extending their unbeaten record against the Highlanders to seven games at the Kanteerava, marking their longest home unbeaten streak against any opponent in the league history. “I can say that my players tried everything and fought for everything. In reality, I think that we did our best game in attack. But to win the game after conceding two goals is difficult,” he said in the post-match press conference.
Neat In Possession: Bengaluru FC have completed 82.1% of attempted passes in ISL 2024-25, which is the highest amongst all teams in the league. They have evidently been patient in their build-up, asserting pressure on the opposition’s backline, taking the game to them, and creating opportunities that their efficient frontline has been able to convert at ease.
Injury - No reported injuries.
Bengaluru FC probable Starting Lineup - Sandhu (GK), Salah, Jovanovic, Bheke, Singh (DEF), Narayan, Noguera, Chinglensana, Wangjam (MID), Pereyra, Mendez (FWD)
MOHAMMEDAN SC vs BENGALURU FC
Winning PredictionBengaluru have the class up front, in midfield and at the back. Many managers have classed them as the team to beat, or the team that will go the distance. If Mohammedan SC are to challenge it will take a unit to stop the men in blue.
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