Chennaiyin FC will host Bengaluru FC in a crunch IFL clash at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on 9th February. The 78th fixture of the tournament will start at 7:30 PM (IST). While Bengaluru FC has been performing exceeding well so far, Chennaiyin FC has had their highs and lows. However, with back-to-back wins, Chennaiyin FC has proved to be on a rampage lately. Both the teams are equally competitive and fancy their chances of jumping up to the higher spots on the points table.
Bengaluru FC is dominant at No. 3 with 8 wins out of 15 matches they have played so far. The defending champions will enter this contest after an easy-peasy victory against the bottom-placed Hyderabad. Now, the team will look to smash the opponents on their home ground.
Chennaiyin FC has had an impressive outing in this season, especially considering their recent performances. They are currently poised at fifth position with 6 wins out of 14 contests. After a massive victory over Kerala Blasters (3-6) in their previous encounter, they will look to emulate their heroics in this match as well. Both the teams are hoping to maintain their winning streak in this face-off.
Match Details
Date: 9th February 2020
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Probable Playing XI
Chennaiyin FC
Vishal Kaith, Laldinliana Renthlei, Eli Sabia, Lucian Goian, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Anirudh Thapa, Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Andre Schembri, Rafael Crivellaro, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Nerijus Valskis
Bengaluru FC
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Harmanjot Singh Khabra, Albert Serran, Juanan Gonzalez, Nishu Kumar, Dimas Delgado, Erik Paartalu, Suresh Wangjam, Udanta Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Deshorn Brown.
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Key Players
Chennaiyin FC
Nerijus Valskis
Rafael Crivellaro
Bengaluru FC
Sunil Chhetri
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
