Bengaluru FC, currently positioned in the bottom half of the table at ninth place, is eager to break its five-match winless streak in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24. With just seven points from eight matches, the team, led by Simon Grayson, enters the upcoming match after a series of three successive draws, marking the longest such streak in its ISL history. Another outing without securing three points would be less than ideal, especially considering their recent 3-3 draw against Punjab FC, where a disastrous first half nearly cost them the match.
Facing Bengaluru FC is Mumbai City FC, a formidable opponent that has not experienced a loss in the league this season. Despite not participating in the ISL for over a month and losing their League-winning coach, Des Buckingham, to Oxford United, Mumbai City remains a strong contender.
“About Des leaving — it won’t be different than how it was when he was in charge,” Grayson stated, ahead of the game. “Because they have a way of playing, and the rest of the coaching staff is still in place. We know what to expect, the strengths and weaknesses of them.”
The team spent the past month competing in the AFC Champions League, even though they lost all matches. The experience gained from participating in the top tier of Asian football is expected to enrich Mumbai City.
“Resuming ISL is something that we are looking forward to,” stated Anthony Fernandes, Mumbai City’s assistant coach. “The team is very well prepared for an away game. Since we had an ACL game four days back, it is more about recovery and rest.”
Bengaluru FC can draw inspiration from their previous season’s performance against Mumbai City, where they emerged victorious three times in a row, including a crucial second-leg triumph in the semifinals. Aiming for a fourth consecutive success against Mumbai City, Bengaluru FC hopes to revive its campaign in the ISL and climb up the league standings. The match is scheduled to take place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, where Bengaluru FC will strive to secure a much-needed win.
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