Bengaluru FC vs. Odisha FC Prediction: Odisha are 14 points clear of Bengaluru

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Bengaluru FC holds a perfect record against Odisha FC at home, triumphing in both of their previous encounters at the Sree Kanteerava against the Juggernauts with scores of 3-1 and 3-0 respectively.

Throughout this ISL season, the Blues have scored 19 goals and conceded 28 times in 19 games. These statistics reflect the lowest goal tally they have achieved and the highest number of goals conceded after playing this number of matches in the current campaign.

The team boasts considerable individual talent, particularly with the emergence of young players like Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) talent Chingangbam Shivaldo Singh, who has contributed one goal and one assist in the ISL so far.

Bengaluru FC has achieved a dribble success rate of 51.5% (138/268 dribbles completed) in the ongoing ISL season, the second-highest among all teams (FC Goa – 52%); Odisha FC stands at 51.4%.

Although a late goal by Boris Singh led to a 2-1 defeat in their previous match against FC Goa, Bengaluru FC is eager to mount a strong challenge for playoff positions in the upcoming three games.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Nikhil Poojary, Keziah Veendorp, Chinglensana Singh, Roshan Singh Naorem; Lalremtluanga Fanai; Rohit Kumar, Ryan Williams; Javi Hernandez; Oliver Drost, Sunil Chhetri

Odisha FC has the opportunity to achieve a league double over Bengaluru FC this season, having secured victory in their previous encounter against the Blues with a 3-2 scoreline in October.

This potential double would mark their third in the ISL 2023-24 season, following successful doubles against Hyderabad FC and Jamshedpur FC.

In their last three away fixtures, Odisha FC has consistently found the back of the net at least once. Should they repeat this feat against Bengaluru FC, it would match their longest scoring streak away from home in the competition's history.

Among all teams in the current ISL season, Odisha FC leads in sequences of 10+ passes per game, averaging 10.8 such sequences. Over their 18 games in the 2023-24 season, the Kalinga Warriors have been involved in 195 such sequences, indicating a strong assimilation of Sergio Lobera's playing style in recent months.

As they gear up to face Bengaluru FC, Punjab FC, and Mumbai City FC in their upcoming matches, the Lobera-coached side has their sights set on a resurgence in the race for the ISL League Winners Shield.

Amrinder Singh; Amey Ranawade, Carlos Delgado, Narender Gahlot, Jerry Lalrinzuala; Puitea, Ahmed Jahouh; Roy Krishna, Thoiba Singh, Isak Vanlalruatfela; Diego Mauricio

Several months ago, Bengaluru may not have been optimistic about their prospects in this match. However, there has been a significant shift in dynamics for Gerard Zaragoza and his team. Bengaluru now possesses a strong mentality when playing at home, making them formidable opponents for Odisha. Despite Odisha's recent lack of momentum in their games, Bengaluru is expected to provide stiff competition.