Bengaluru FC play NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League 2022-23 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Bengaluru FC sealed their first Durand Cup title after beating Mumbai City FC in the final of the 131st edition of the tournament. The Blues would be buoyant from their success heading into the ISL 2022-23 season. Bengaluru FC’s summer transfer market was productive, headlined by the signing of Sandesh Jhinghan and Roy Krishna. The addition of Javi Hernandez will also spark the creative aspect of the midfield.
NorthEast United FC have one of the youngest squad in the Indian Super League this season. The Highlanders have been inconsistent in the competition over the years, making the playoffs only twice since 2014. NEUFC finished 10th, second from bottom, in the ISL 2021-22 season. The summer transfer window saw 19 arrivals and 14 departures from the club ahead of the new ISL campaign.
Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC Indian Super League 2022-23 odds
Parimatch odds: Bengaluru FC: 1.82, NorthEast United FC: 5.00, Draw: 3.95
Betwinner odds: Bengaluru FC: 1.78, NorthEast United FC: 5.06, Draw: 4.10
Betway odds: Bengaluru FC: 1.82, NorthEast United FC: 4.98, Draw: 3.87
10CRIC odds: Bengaluru FC: 1.85, NorthEast United FC: 5.10, Draw: 4.05
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC head-to-head
Bengaluru FC have been the superior team in this fixture in the Indian Super League. The Blues have won six and drawn four of the 12 matches against NorthEast United FC.
Last season, Bengaluru won 4-2 in the first game, while NorthEast United won the reverse fixture 2-1.
NorthEast United’s first victory against Bengaluru FC came in 2019 when Juan Cruz Mascia scored a 95th-minute penalty to seal all three points for the Highlanders.
Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC Indian Super League 2022-23 squads
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.
NorthEast United FC: Arindam Bhattacharya (goalkeeper), Khoirom Singh (goalkeeper), Mirshad Michu (goalkeeper), Nikhil Deka (goalkeeper), Joe Zoherliana, Mashoor Shereef, Michael Jakobsen, Tondonba Singh, Provat Lakra, Aaron Evans (captain), Gaurav Bora, Gurjinder Kumar, Jon Gaztanaga, Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha, Imran Khan, Mohamed Irshad, Pragyan Gogoi, Sehnaj Singh, Romain Philippoteaux, Emil Benny, Rochharzela, Matt Derbyshire, Jithin Madathil Subran, Parthib Gogoi, Alfred Lalroutsang, Dipu Mirdha, Gani Nigam, Laldanmawia Ralte, Sylvester Igboun.
Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC probable starting lineups
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).
NorthEast United FC: Arindam Bhattacharya (goalkeeper); Provat Lakra, Aaron Evans (captain), Gaurav Bora, Gurjinder Kumar; Jon Gaztanaga; Romain Philippoteaux, Emil Benny; Rochharzela, Matt Derbyshire, Jithin Madathil Subran.
Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC Indian Super League 2022-23 combined fantasy XI
Arindam Bhattacharya (goalkeeper); Prabir Das, Sandesh Jhingan, Aaron Evans, Roshan Naorem Singh; Rochharzela; Suresh Wangjam, Danish Farooq; Matt Derbyshire; Roy Krishna, Sunil Chettri (captain).
Bengaluru FC top picks and players to watch vs NorthEast United FC Indian Super League 2022-23
Sunil Chettri: Bengaluru FC’s captain scored four goals and made an assist in the Indian Super League last season. Chettri had a 12 per cent goal conversion rate from 1.7 shots per game in the season. The veteran also scored four goals in three AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in June 2022 for the Indian national team.
Roy Krishna: The Fijian is fourth on the list of all-time top goal-scorers in the Indian Super League with 36 goals. The 2020-21 season was one of Krishna’s most prolific seasons, scoring 14 goals for ATK Mohun Bagan and finishing joint-top in the Golden Boot race. Krishna has the potential to form a potent partnership with Sunil Chettri up top for his new club considering his playmaking and goal-scoring prowess.
NorthEast United FC top picks and players to watch vs Bengaluru FC Indian Super League 2022-23
Matt Derbyshire: Following stints across Europe, especially in the EFL Championship, Derbyshire sealed his move to the Indian Super League in the summer transfer window. He scored 14 goals and assisted five times in the A-League 2020-21 season for Macarthur FC. Derbyshire netted six goals, averaging a goal every 193 minutes, in the Cyprus first division last season for AEK Larnaca.
Rochharzela: The 24-year-old made 11 appearances, including five starts, in the Indian Super League 2021-22 campaign. Rochharzela netted the opening goal in NorthEast United’s 2-1 victory against FC Goa. He also scored once and assisted two goals for the club in the 2020-21 season.
Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC Indian Super League 2022-23 prediction
Bengaluru FC have been in great form, winning the Durand Cup earlier this season. The Blues’ record against the Highlanders is admirable while they have one of the most potent squads in the Indian Super League this season. Bengaluru FC are expected to win their season opener.
NorthEast United FC falls short in the goal-scoring department and their players lack experience in the Indian Super League, compared to the Blues. They are unlikely to be a major challenge for Bengaluru FC in this encounter.