ISL 2024-25 Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC Match Preview: Head-to-head stats, Previous records

The eleventh edition of the Indian Super League 2024-25 will set the stage for a long-growing rivalry in Indian football as Bengaluru FC will take on Mohun Bagan SG at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru tonight at 7:30 PM IST.

The hosts Bengaluru FC started their 2024-25 ISL campaign in a compelling way, winning two matches that they have played so far. The Gerard Zaragoza-coached side defeated East Bengal FC by 1-0 in their season opener and earned another three points against Hyderabad FC with a win 3-0 win in the second match-week. Bengaluru is flying high and is currently in second place in the league table with all six points.

On the other hand, Mohun Bagan SG got a quivering start to their campaign, as they had to be satisfied with a 2-2 draw against Mumbai City FC in the first match of this season. Jose Molina's team bounced back in the second match-week after defeating NorthEast United in a chilling clash that they won by a 3-2 scoreline. Right now, Mohun Bagan is 4th in the league table with 2 points. 

As the two of the most successful clubs in Indian football are set to engage in a thrilling encounter, here is everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Match Details:

Match: Bengaluru FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant 

Date: 28 September 2024

Time: 7.30 pm IST

Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

Streaming Details:

Football fans in India can watch the match between Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan SG in ISL 2024-25 on Sports 18 3 TV Channel and Jio Cinema App and website.

Team News and Injury Updates: Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC will give their all tonight to make it 3 out of 3 and earn the top spot in the league table. As Bengaluru's defence is in full swing after keeping two clean-sheets in two matches, they will give a tough challenge to Mohun Bagan's attackers.

Also, the Indian legend and Bengaluru captain Sunil Chhetri is on the verge of being the highest goalscorer in ISL history as he tied Bartholomew Ogbeche's 63 goals with a brace he scored in the last match. 

Coach Gerard Zaragoza will have the full squad for tonight's all-important game as there is no reported news of an injury or exclusion so far,

Team News and Injury Updates: Mohun Bagan SG

Mohun Bagan SG will have to worry about their defence as they have already conceded 4 goals in 2 matches. However, the defending shield winners of last season will try their absolute best to have control over their trembling start in the league with their second win against Bengaluru. 

Dimitri Petratos will be on a hunt again as he has scored the most goals (5) for Mohun Bagan against Bengaluru FC in the ISL. Mohun Bagan's new signing, Jamie Maclaren is expected to get more minutes tonight after debuting against NorthEast as a substitute. 

Coach Jose Molina will have to field his team without the defensive stalwart Alberto Rodriguez. Aashique Kuruniyan will miss the game against his previous team as well. 

Head-to-head Stats in ISL

Matches Played: 9

Mohun Bagan SG wins: 7

Bengaluru FC wins: 1

Draws: 1

Previous records in ISL 

Mohun Bagan SG has the upper hand as they defeated Bengaluru FC 7 times in the ISL including a win on penalties in the 2022-23 ISL Final. The Mariners have also scored 17 goals against the Blues who have only scored 7 times.

There is another outstanding record by Mohun Bagan's name that they have held Bengaluru goal-less against them on 6 occasions out of 9 ISL face-offs. Mohun Bagan SG also humbled Bengaluru FC with a 4-0 victory in the last meeting between these two teams in the ISL. 

Here are the records between Mohun Bagan SG and Bengaluru FC in the ISL: