Chennaiyin FC will be aiming to rebound to winning form and finish the year on a positive note when they face Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday. (Key Events | Stats | Full Coverage)2kbet
Chennaiyin and Bengaluru have played each other 15 times in the ISL, with the former winning four matches. This corresponding fixture last year produced a 2-0 win for the Marina Machans and head coach Owen Coyle will be eyeing the same this time.
However, the tactician will be without captain Ryan Edwards, who is suspended for the match, and is expected to field an all-Indian backline.
Bengaluru come into the match as the second-placed side in the league, and Coyle is wary of the threat they carry, especially with the team missing key personnel.
On the availability front, Coyle confirmed that he will take late calls on Wilmar Jordan Gil and Ankit Mukherjee, both of whom are back in training after receiving knocks.
The head coach also revealed that Elsinho, who left the pitch under medical care in the previous home match, is recovering in his native Brazil and will be rejoining the squad in the new year.
Mohammedan SC Vs Odisha FC, ISL 2024-25 Highlights: Black And White Brigade Hold Juggernauts In StalemateChen Benhai gave the hosts the lead with a fine field goal in the first quarter following an enterprising team move. But the highlight of the match was Chao Jieming's sensational solo effort in the second quarter.
Ahmad Nadeem, standing right on the left edge of the goal mouth, found the ball from inside the D just in the sixth minute of the opening whistle. He was in the perfect position to execute a slight deflection into the Indian goal and that is what he did to push Pakistan ahead in the match.
Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC, ISL 2024-25 : Head-to-HeadThese two have have faced against each other 15 times in the ISL 'Southern Derby'. Bengaluru lead the head-to-head records with eight wins while Chennaiyin beat them on 4 occasions and the remaining matches ended in a draw.
Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC, ISL 2024-25: Predicted XIsChennaiyin FC Predicted Lineup: Mohammed Nawaz (GK), Mandar Rao Dessai, Ryan Edwards, Elsinho, Laldinliana Renthlei, Bikash Yumnam, Farukh Choudhary, Lukas Brambilla, Vincy Baretto, Irfan Yadwad, Wilmar Jordan Gill
Bengaluru FC Predicted Lineup: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Nikhil Poojari, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Naorem Singh, Suresh Wangjam, Pedro Capo, Harsh Patre, Nikhil Poojari, Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri.
Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25: Live Streaming DetailsWhen will the Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC, ISL 2024-25 match be played?
The Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC, ISL 2024-25 match will be played on Saturday, December 28, at 7:30pm IST at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
Where will the Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC, ISL 2024-25 match be live streamed and telecast?
The Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC, ISL 2024-25 match can be live streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India. It will be live telecast on the Sports 18 network TV channels in India.
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