Bengaluru FC vs Jamshedpur FC Prediction: Bengaluru are headed by interim coach

Bengaluru FC will welcome Jamshedpur FC in Gameweek 10 of the Indian Super League at Sree Kanteeerava Stadium. Bengaluru is winless in the last eight games in the league and is headed by an interim coach. Who will win? 

Bengaluru FC faces the task of making corrections after their performance in the 2-0 loss to Chennaiyin FC, where they conceded two penalties that resulted in the Marina Machans securing three crucial points at home. Despite the defeat to the Islanders, they received significant support from their home crowd, and they can expect this warm backing to continue regardless of the outcomes at home.

The Blues bear the responsibility of showing appreciation to the fans who consistently shower them with unconditional love and support. Notably, they have maintained an unbeaten streak in their last four encounters against the Red Miners, and a victory in this match would extend their impressive record of remaining undefeated against any single club in competition history.

They are, however, guilty of slow starts, conceding 11 goals in the first half of matches this season, the highest among all teams. Conversely, Jamshedpur FC has struggled to score in this phase, with only three goals. Both teams need to elevate their performance in this aspect to enter the second half of the game with heightened confidence.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Namgyal Bhutia, Aleksander Jovanovic, Slavko Damjanovic, Naorem Roshan Singh; Keziah Veendorp, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Javi Hernandez; Halicharan Narzary, Sunil Chhetri, Rohit Danu.

Jamshedpur FC must unlock a more potent attacking force, adopt an assertive approach against opponents, and discard any reservations to play with fearlessness. Occasionally, they appear overly cautious, dampening the charm of their offensive lineup. While individually, players like Rei Tachikawa, Jeremy Monzorro, Alen Stevanovic, and Daniel Chima Chukwu showcase fantastic skills, their collective synergy is yet to materialize.

With six winless games, including four losses, their ability to climb higher in the standings has been hampered. The Red Miners' last streak of losing more away games in succession was a five-game stretch between November 2022 and January 2023. This presents an opportunity for them to rectify this record against a Bengaluru FC unit that is currently facing its struggles.

To make significant progress, they need to enhance their performance across all aspects, starting from injecting greater creativity into their midfield to executing attacks with increased precision. Once each player hits optimal performance, the entire team can coalesce and realize its full potential before the window to maximize this campaign closes.

TP Rehenesh (GK); PC Laldinpuia, Elsinho, Pratik Chaudhari, Muhammed Uvais; Jeremy Manzorro, Rei Tachikawa; Imran Khan, Mohammed Sanan, Daniel Chima Chukwu, Seimeinlen Doungel.

Both teams find themselves in a critical situation, requiring three points to break their winless streaks and make strides toward the coveted playoff positions. As a result, the upcoming match assumes a high-stakes nature for both sides.

With limited time for preparation, Zaragoza aims to maintain a straightforward approach within the squad. The experience of key players like Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, and Javi Hernandez will play a crucial role in striving for a positive outcome.

Conversely, Jamshedpur FC plans to exploit Bengaluru's defensive vulnerabilities. Despite promising underlying data suggesting better performances, they must display clinical efficiency in front of goal to secure the crucial three points against a susceptible Bengaluru FC.