ISL 2024-25 Match Preview | Bengaluru FC vs Punjab FC | News and Updates

The Indian Super League 2024-25 is back in action after the international break and we are waiting for an exciting clash today in the Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru where the league leaders, Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC are going to face each other for all of the three points. 

Bengaluru FC is currently at the top of the league table with 10 points earned in 4 matches. Bengaluru opened their league campaign as they defeated East Bengal by 1-0 in their first game and only suffered a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC in their last outing.

Most importantly, The Blues have not conceded a goal this season and have kept four clean-sheets out of four matches while scoring 7 goals in total.

Bengaluru will eye to extend their gap on the top of the table and they will play for all three points against the second boy in the league as of now. 

Punjab FC has established themselves as the underdogs this season as they have won all three matches they played this season and they are currently second in the league table with 9 points in 3 matches, only one point short of the league leaders Bengaluru. 

The Shers had a majestic start to their campaign after a thrilling 2-1 victory against Kerala Blasters and went on to win their next two games as well against Odisha FC and Hyderabad FC. 

Punjab will give their all to keep their perfect start of the season intact making it four out of four and clinching the top spot. Their biggest challenge will be scoring against the formidable defence of Bengaluru. 

Match Details:

Match: Bengaluru FC vs Punjab FC

Date: 18 October 2024

Time: 7.30 pm IST

Venue: Sri Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru 

Streaming Details:

Fans of both teams can watch the match between Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC in ISL 2024-25 on Sports 18 3 TV Channel, the Jio Cinema App, and the Jio Cinema website.

Team News: Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC will play against Punjab in their all-pink third kit dedicated to a special cause of promoting women's safety. 

Getting home safe should be her right, not her privilege.

The all-new 2024-25 PUMA Bengaluru FC Third Kit. 🩷

Get yours now: https://t.co/VloU85cBMR #WeAreBFC #LouderThanEver pic.twitter.com/l3tt4C6BhW

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 15, 2024

Bengaluru FC coach Gerard Zaragoza will have the full squad at his disposal. 

Team News: Punjab FC

Punjab FC will miss their talisman, Luka Majcen, who suffered a broken jaw injury against Kerala Blasters in the opening game of their campaign. Punjab coach Panagiotis Dilmperis will have the rest of the squad for today's match. 

Final push before the big encounter tomorrow. 🏋️‍♂️⚽#BFCPFC #PunjabDaJosh #TheShers pic.twitter.com/IhfoTbLbkB

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) October 17, 2024

Head-to-head Stats

Matches Played: 3

Bengaluru FC wins: 1

Punjab FC wins: 1

Draws: 1

Previous Records

Bengaluru FC faced Punjab FC 3 times across all competitions. Both teams scored 6 goals in 3 games, with each team winning once.