Chennaiyin FC face Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League 2022-23 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Friday, October 14, 2022. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Chennaiyin FC pulled off a great display of character in the second half against ATK Mohun Bagan in the season opener. Trailing 0-1, Chennaiyin fought back to win 2-1 at Kolkata. It was the club’s first win in nine Indian Super League matches. Chennaiyin FC have won the ISL title twice, once in 2015 which was followed by the success of the 2017-18 season.
Bengaluru FC too won their first match of the ISL 2022-23 season, beating NorthEast United 1-0, courtesy of a late goal by Alan Costa. Bengaluru also won the Durand Cup after winning against Mumbai City FC in the final. The Blues finished a couple of places below the playoffs spot last season and with a stronger squad this season, Bengaluru will be expected to improve their position.
Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC Indian Super League 2022-23 odds
Parimatch odds: Chennaiyin FC: 3.90, Bengaluru FC: 1.90, Draw: 3.70
Betwinner odds: Chennaiyin FC: 3.60, Bengaluru FC: 1.82, Draw: 3.60
Betway odds: Chennaiyin FC: 3.60, Bengaluru FC: 1.83, Draw: 3.75
10CRIC odds: Chennaiyin FC 3.55, Bengaluru FC: 1.87, Draw: 3.52
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC head-to-head
The derby between Chennaiyin FC and Bengaluru FC has been fiercely contested over the years in the Indian Super League. With no quarters given by either side, the last 11 matches between the two sides have been competitive.
Chennaiyin have won three and drawn two games in this fixture as Bengaluru have the upper hand with six victories.
In the 2021-22 ISL season, Bengaluru FC completed their first double over Chennaiyin FC, winning 4-2 in the first game, followed by a rare clean sheet in a 3-0 success.
Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC Indian Super League 2022-23 squads
Chennaiyin FC: Debjit Majumder (goalkeeper), Devansh Dabas (goalkeeper), Samik Mitra (goalkeeper), Aakash Sangwan, Ajith Kumar, Gurmukh Singh, Aqib Nawab, Gulab Rauth, Monotosh Chakladar, Vafa Hakhamaneshi, Edwin Vanspaul, Fallou Diagne, Sajid Dhot, Narayan Das, Anirudh Thapa (captain), Alexander Jesuraj, Chris White, Jockson Dhas, Mohammad Rafique, Mohamed Liyaakath, Sajal Bag, Sourav Das, Julius Duker, Vincy Baretto, Nasser El Khayati, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Kwame Karikari, Jobby Justin, Petar Sliskovic, Rahim Ali, Suhail Pasha.
Bengaluru FC: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (goalkeeper), Amrit Gope (goalkeeper), Lara Sharma (goalkeeper), Sharon Padattil (goalkeeper), Alexandar Jovanovic, Biswa Darjee, Hira Mondal, Namgyal Bhutia, Parag Srinivas, Wungngayam Muirang, Prabir Das, Sandesh Jhingan, Alan Costa, Roshan Naorem Singh, Bruno Silva, Suresh Wangjam, Danish Farooq, Damaitphang Lyngdoh, Faisal Ali, Thoi Singh, Jayesh Rane, Leon Augustine, Rohit Kumar, Javi Hernandez, Roy Krishna, Sunil Chettri (captain), Harmanpreet Singh, Prince Ibara, Udanta Singh, Siva Narayanan.
Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC probable starting lineups
Chennaiyin FC: Debjit Majumder (goalkeeper); Edwin Vanspaul, Fallou Diagne, Sajid Dhot, Narayan Das; Anirudh Thapa (captain), Julius Duker; Vincy Baretto, Abdenasser El Khayati, Rahim Ali; Kwame Karikari.
Bengaluru FC: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (goalkeeper); Prabir Das, Sandesh Jhingan, Alan Costa, Roshan Naorem Singh; Bruno Silva; Suresh Wangjam, Danish Farooq; Javi Hernandez; Roy Krishna, Sunil Chettri (captain).
Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC Indian Super League 2022-23 combined fantasy XI
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (goalkeeper); Prabir Das, Narayan Das, Alan Costa, Roshan Naorem Singh; Anirudh Thapa; Suresh Wangjam, Rahim Ali; Javi Hernandez; Kwame Karikari, Sunil Chettri (captain).
Chennaiyin FC top picks and players to watch vs Bengaluru FC Indian Super League 2022-23
Kwame Karikari: The 30-year-old began his Indian Super League career in grand fashion, finding the back of the net from the penalty spot in Chennaiyin’s 2-1 victory over ATK Mohun Bagan last time out. Karikari tends to play on the shoulder of the defenders and has a knack for getting into goal-scoring positions.
Rahim Ali: Chennaiyin FC’s left-winger smashed home the winning goal against ATK in their ISL 2022-23 season opener. While Rahim Ali was impressive going forward, he also made one interception and three successful tackles in the game to help his team out defensively. Chennaiyin will bank on Rahim Ali’s creativity on the offensive front to deliver in the big game.
Bengaluru FC top picks and players to watch vs Chennaiyin FC Indian Super League 2022-23
Sunil Chettri: Bengaluru FC’s captain has been one of their standout players in the derby against Chennaiyin FC. Chettri has smashed six goals and made three assists in the Indian Super League in this fixture. Chettri didn’t score in the season opener but he is currently the second-highest goal-scorer in the history of the ISL with 51 goals in 115 matches.
Alan Costa: The Brazilian defender scored a late match-winning goal in Bengaluru FC’s first game of the Indian Super League 2022-23 campaign. He had a 88 per cent passing accuracy while also winning 88 per cent of his duels, losing zero aerial duels. Costa was one of the most fearsome defenders in the ISL last season and he will be key on Matchday 2 against a physically strong Chennaiyin attack.
Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC Indian Super League 2022-23 prediction
Chennaiyin FC pulled off an unexpected victory in their season opener against ATK Mohun Bagan, who are touted as one of the title favourites. However, against Bengaluru, the Chennai side would find it difficult to maintain the same level of performance considering their recent record.
Bengaluru FC are tipped to be the favourites in the upcoming encounter and are expected to make it two wins of the bounce this season on Friday.