Bengaluru FC vs. Chennaiyin FC Prediction: Bengaluru have been better at home

Bengaluru FC will go against Chennaiyin FC in Gameweek 14 of the Indian Super League at Sree Kanteerava Stadium Bengaluru. Bengaluru have been better at their home. Who will win? 

Bengaluru's current standing in the Indian Super League 2023-24 season is a cause for concern, as they find themselves in 11th place following a recent defeat to Punjab. While they are not yet at risk of dropping to the bottom of the table, their performance has been lackluster, with only one victory in their last ten matches. Coach Gerard Zaragoza had likely envisioned better results following their disappointing run in mid-December. The team's struggle to score goals persists, with Salam Johnson Singh being the only sidelined player due to a knee injury. Sunil Chhetri, a key player for Bengaluru, recently ended his goal drought by scoring against Punjab, marking his first goal in eight appearances for both club and country since the end of November.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Nikhil Poojary, Chinglensana Singh, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Roshan Singh, Suresh Singh, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Javi Hernandez, Ryan Williams, Sunil Chhetri, Oliver Drost.

Amidst a couple of promising factors, Chennaiyin gears up for their upcoming clash against Bengaluru after a substantial break of almost two weeks. The team, having an additional game in hand over Punjab and Bengaluru, has had ample time to fine-tune their strategies for this encounter. However, despite these optimistic aspects, Chennaiyin faces certain apprehensions, notably their struggle on the road. Their last away victory against Bengaluru dates back to March 2018, indicating a longstanding challenge in away fixtures where they average less than a goal per game. While Owen Coyle's squad remains injury-free, their inconsistency this season, compounded by defensive lapses, raises concerns. Moreover, Jordan Murray, joint top scorer for Chennaiyin alongside Connor Shields, aims to replicate his scoring prowess against Bengaluru, particularly highlighting his precision from the penalty spot as a significant asset for the upcoming match.

Samik Mitra, Lazar Cirkovic, Ryan Edwards, Sarthak Golui, Aakash Sangwan, Ayush Adhikari, Romario Jesuraj, Rafael Crivellaro, Jordan Murray, Connor Shields, Vincy Barretto.

Chennaiyin are eyeing their first away victory against Bengaluru in five years, but this aspiration may need to be prolonged despite Bengaluru's recent struggles. Chennaiyin's defensive vulnerabilities, accentuated by a lackluster showing at the Kalinga Cup, suggest that breaking this streak could be challenging. Meanwhile, Bengaluru's defeat to Punjab serves as a significant wake-up call, potentially motivating them to be in better physical condition compared to Chennaiyin for the upcoming match.