Bengaluru FC Host Kerala Blasters In An Enthralling Southern Derby

Bengaluru FC will resume their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign against Kerala Blasters FC on Saturday. The highly anticipated match is set to take place at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on December 7, with the kick-off scheduled for 7:30 pm IST. Bengaluru FC, currently tied on points with league leaders Mohun Bagan SG, will aim to secure their seventh win of the campaign. Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters FC, who have struggled this season, will look to claim their fourth victory and climb to eighth place on the table with a win.

Team Form and Recent Performances

Both teams enter the fixture after disappointing outings in their previous matches. Bengaluru FC suffered a 2-4 defeat against Odisha FC in their last game, marking a setback in their otherwise strong campaign. Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, faced a narrow 0-1 loss to FC Goa. The upcoming clash provides both teams with an opportunity to bounce back and regain momentum in the league.

Head-to-Head Record

Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC have faced each other 15 times in ISL history. Bengaluru FC lead the head-to-head record with nine victories, while Kerala Blasters have emerged victorious on four occasions. Two matches between the sides have ended in draws. Bengaluru will aim to extend their dominance, while Kerala will seek to narrow the gap.

How to Watch Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters FC

The ISL 2024-25 match between Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC will be broadcast live on television. Fans can also stream the game online on the JioCinema app and website, making it accessible to viewers across India.

Predicted Starting Lineups

Bengaluru FC

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Rahul Bheke, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Naorem Roshan Singh, Suresh Wangjam, Pedro Capo, Vinith Venkatesh, Nikhil Poojary, Edgar Mendez Jorge Pereyra Diaz

Kerala Blasters FC

Sachin Suresh, Naocha Singh Huidrom, Hormipam Ruivah, Milos Drincic, Pritam Kotal, Vibin Mohanan, Freddy Lallawmawma, Rahul KP, Adrian Luna

• Jesus Jimenez
• Noah Sadaoui

Full Squads for Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC

Bengaluru FC Squad
Key players include Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Aleksandar Jovanović, Chinglensana Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Suresh Wangjam, Edgar Mendez, and Jorge Pereyra Diaz.

Kerala Blasters FC Squad
Notable players include Adrian Luna, Milos Drincic, Hormipam Ruivah, Vibin Mohanan, Noah Sadaoui, and Jesus Jimenez.

A win for Bengaluru FC could potentially propel them to the top of the table, putting pressure on Mohun Bagan SG. Kerala Blasters FC, however, have much to gain as well, as three points would improve their standings significantly. With both teams eager to recover from recent setbacks, this match promises to be an exciting contest.

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