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Bengaluru vs Hyderabad Preview: Hyderabad to threaten Bengaluru in Indian Super League?

By Rahul Varma

28 Nov 2020

Rahul Varma 28 Nov 2020

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Bengaluru and Hyderabad clash in the ISL on Saturday
Bengaluru started their season with a draw
Hyderabad won their opening game of the season
Bengaluru have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches
Bengaluru have seen BTTS Yes in 7 of their last 8 matches
Hyderabad have seen BTTS Yes in 10 of their last 12 matches

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Bengaluru and Hyderabad clash in the Indian Super League at Fatorda Stadium in Goa on Saturday. Bengaluru collected a point from their opening game, while Hyderabad were 1-0 winners over Odisha on Monday.

Bengaluru Form

Last season's semi-finalists, Bengaluru had to settle for a share of the points from a 2-2 draw in their opening game of the new season against Goa.

Brazilian winger Cleiton Silva and Spanish defender Juanan put Bengaluru 2-0 up with goals in each half. But Carles Cuadrat's side conceded twice in three minutes as an Igor Angulo double earned Goa a point.

Bengaluru finished third in the table last season and beat eventual champions ATK Mohun Bagan 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final. But a 3-1 loss in the second leg ended their title hopes.

Bengaluru Team News

Jamaican forward Deshorn Brown and Spanish midfielder Dimas Delgado had to make do with a place on the bench against Goa. The pair are likely to be bit-part players again.

Hyderabad Form

Hyderabad made a winning start to the season under new coach Manuel Roca as they defeated Odisha 1-0 on Monday. Aridane's penalty proved the difference between the two sides.

It was a welcome start to the campaign for Hyderabad, who had finished their debut season in the ISL bottom of the table with only two wins in 2019/20.

Having broken a 14-game winless run with a 5-1 victory over NorthEast United in their final game of the season, can Hyderabad now make it three ISL wins in a row for the first time?

Hyderabad Team News

Manuel Roca is expected to name an unchanged side following the win over Odisha.

Overseas recruits Spainsh forward Fran Sandaza and Australian striker Joel Chianese played no part against Odisha, but could come onto the bench.

Bengaluru vs Hyderabad Head to Head

These two sides met for the first time in the Indian Super League last year. The first clash ended in a 1-1 draw before Bengaluru took the points with a 1-0 win at home thanks to Nishu Kumar's goal.

Bengaluru vs Hyderabad Stats

Bengaluru have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches (all competitions).
Bengaluru have seen BTTS Yes in 7 of their last 8 matches (all competitions).
Hyderabad have won their last 2 matches (Indian Super League).
Hyderabad have seen BTTS Yes in 10 of their last 12 matches (Indian Super League).

Prediction

Hyderabad looked an improved side in their opening day win, in which they created 16 chances. They look value to get something from the game if they bring their goalscoring boots.