Old foes meet again to renew the rivalry
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Old foes again go toe
to toe in what promises to be a very interesting and deciding match en route to
the shield for Mohun Bagan, as they faces a struggling Bengaluru FC at home on
27th January, Monday.
Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru
is a classic modern day rivalry that brewed up since the establishment of
Bengaluru FC. Mohun Bagan, the traditional and historical giants faced an tough
opposition in Bengaluru FC, the modern giants. JSW group owned Bengaluru
started to dominate the Indian Football from the very first season, winning the
I-league in the very first season in 2013-14.
Huge 3 points on stake as we take on Bengaluru FC on 27th ⚡️👊🏻#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/DTMQOWlRUU
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) January 25, 2025
2014-15 was a very
memorable season for Mohun Bagan as they clinched their first ever I-League.
They won the league defeating Bengaluru FC on the final day at Sree Kanteerava
stadium in Bengaluru. That match sparked off a rivalry both on the field among
the players and off the field among the fans.
Bengaluru has been on
the hardest hurdles for Bagan on the way to the top. Last time Mohun Bagan won
the ISL Cup in 2022-23 season was by defeating Bengaluru in the Final.
-: Tactical Analysis
:-
Mohun Bagan faced a humiliating
defeat at sree kanteerava when they faced Bengaluru for the first time this
season. Mohun Bagan were handed a 3-0 defeat as Edgar, Suresh and Sunil hit the
net for Bengaluru FC.
After that match,
Mohun Bagan made a total turnaround and are currently leading the ISL league
table with 37 points from 17 matches , whereas, Bengaluru are facing a bump
after a superb start to the season. Bengaluru currently seat in third with 28
points from 17 matches.
Mohun Bagan have drawn
their last matches on the road with Jamshedpur FC and Chennaiyin FC, whereas
Bengaluru have lost their last 2 games. But going into the match, the
psychological advantage is with Mohun Bagan, who could see the Shield within
reach and a win would take them closer to the shield.
Bagan coach Molina
changed his starting lineup in the previous game to try something new and
giving game time to young players and testing Dimi Petratos and Greg Stewart,
who were returning from injuries.
But against a side
like Bengaluru it is expected that Bagan coach will use his full strength squad
and will try to avenge the humiliating defeat away to Bengaluru. With a win,
Bagan would reach the 40 point mark and that would set them for a thunderous
run towards the shield.
There were
speculations over the presence of Tom Aldred and Alberto Rodriguez , but they
are also available for selection against the blues.
-: Players to Watch
out For :-
Jason Cummings :- Jason Cummings has been a total rejuvenation this
season under Molina, from not only scoring goals, he has shifted focus on
trying something new and creating goals. His creativity and set-piece abilities
has been a asset for the team in absence of Dimi and Greg. He would be the
player to look out for in tomorrow’s match as his presence can dictate the
outcome of the play.
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Sunil Chettri :- After retiring
from the national team, Sunil had been a livewire down the left wing of Bengaluru
FC, tormenting defenses with his runs and scoring goals. He already has
attained the 11 goal mark in this season, and fans will be hoping from him to
deliver the goods against Mohun Bagan to secure a win.
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Last 5 League Encounters between Mohun Bagan SG and
Bengaluru FC:
2023/24 ISL: BFC 0-4 MBSG
2023/24 ISL: MBSG 1-0 BFC
2022/23 ISL: MBSG 2-1 BFC
2022/23 ISL: BFC 0-1 MBSG
Prediction: As mentioned the winning form factor,
a low-scoring result of 2 - 0 or 2-1 can be expected.
Possible Line-ups :-
Kick OFF: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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