The ISL 2024-25 clash between Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant is scheduled for Saturday, September 28 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
The game will begin at 7:30 PM IST. Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant are both undefeated in the ISL, with Bengaluru securing wins against East Bengal and Hyderabad FC. Mohun Bagan Super Giant, following a draw with Mumbai City FC, secures a win against Northeast United, according to an ISL press release.
Bengaluru’s Challenge against Mohun Bagan
Under Gerard Zaragoza Bengaluru FC has lost only one of their nine home games, and that was a 0-4 loss to Mohun Bagan Super Giant last season. Since the start of the last season, the Mariners have scored 43 goals from open play, leading the league and more than the Bengaluru FC by 25 goals, who have 18.
Zaragoza’s side is off to a strong start with two wins in ISL 2024-25, but now they will go up against defending champions Mohun Bagan, who have conceded multiple goals in their last three games. The Spaniard’s deep bench could play a crucial role in the final quarter, where Bengaluru FC has managed only six goals since the last season.
“It is 100 per cent important to have a bench that can change the game. As a coach, it is perfect. The game lasts 90 minutes as well as players who can come off the bench and make an impact,” he stated in the pre-match press conference. Following the Marines’s win last week, Jose Molina is demanding more from his players in the upcoming matches. He believes that the success against Northeast United FC will help elevate their confidence in the coming days.
“The players need to put in a great effort. There are still things to do, of course, but they are really happy because we got three points. I hope the win will give us more confidence in the next three matches,” he stated prior to the game.
ISL Player Highlights and Key Milestones
Rahul Bhelke made 102 touches in the match against Hyderabad FC. Prior to this, Jay Gupta was the only player to have achieved over 100 touches in a single ISL match, which he did against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in February 2024. Since the ISL 2023-24 season kicked off, Indian football legend
Sunil Chhetri has scored four goals from penalties for Bengaluru FC, tying him with Diego Mauricio. In addition, 57 percent of his seven total goals since last season have been from penalties, the highest percentage among all ISL players with at least two goals.
With nine goals under his belt, Jason Cummings from Mohun Bagan is only one goal away from achieving the milestone of 10 ISL goals since 2024 began.
Dimitri Petratos has achieved four goals and an assist against Bengaluru FC, and he is just one goal away from surpassing Roy Krishna’s contributions in this matchup. Furthermore, Petratos has contributed in four of his five ISL games against the Blues.
