Atletico de Kolkata will host defending champions Bengaluru FC in match 45 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2019-20 encounter on Christmas Day at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. This is an exciting match at the top of the table as both the teams have a chance to finish the day on the first position if they manage to record a win in this clash. ATK and Bengaluru have met each other four times in ISL, in head-to-head records between the teams, Bengaluru have four wins out of four while the Kolkata side are yet to open their account. ATK FC Vs Bengaluru FC - Live Football Score.

ATK had Fiji captain Roy Krishna to thanks in their last match as his injury-time strike helped them to record a crucial point away from home. Both Krishna and David Williams are in fantastic form and will be looking to continue that run when the defending champions come to town. Bengaluru, on the other hand, bounced back from their agonizing defeat against Mumbai as they got the better of NorthEast United during their last outing on the road. Sunil Chhetri got back on the scoring sheet in that match and will be looking to add to his tally against the Kolkata side. Here are the results of the last five encounters between ATK and Bengaluru FC. ATK vs BFC Dream11 Prediction in ISL 2019–20.

Bengaluru FC vs ATK – December 13, 2018 – Bengaluru Won 1-0

Bengaluru dominated the match right from the start and had the lion’s share of possession. But the Blues were wasteful with their attempts on goal which is very unlike them as of the 13 shots taken only one effort was on target. Erik Paartalu scored with the only shot on target for the home side.

ATK vs Bengaluru FC – October 31, 2018 – Bengaluru Won 2-1

The home side started the match on the front foot as they scored in the opening 15 minutes of the game through Komal Thatal. Bengaluru pushed hard for the equaliser and Miku levelled the scores right on half time. The visitors came out all guns blazing in the second half and Erik Paartalu scored in the first two minutes. This was enough for the away side to record a victory.

ATK vs Bengaluru FC – February 3, 2018 – Bengaluru Won 2-0

ATK started the match in the worst possible way imaginable as Jordi Figueras scored an own goal in the third minute to give Bengaluru the lead. The home side got a lifeline when Rahul Bheke was sent off past the hour mark but Miku put the match out of ATK’s reach as he scored in the final ten minutes of the game to double the visitors lead.

Bengaluru FC vs ATK – January 7, 2018 – Bengaluru Won 1-0

The first-ever meeting between the sides and Bengaluru came out on top against the two-time ISL champions. Suni Chhetri’s first and only goal in this fixture was enough for the home side to come away with all three points from the match.

Both teams will be looking for a win in this match as the first spot on the table is up for grabs. Bengaluru are second with 16 points while ATK occupy the third position on the points table with 15 points.

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