CFC 0 - BFC 0 | Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC - Live Football Score, Match 78 - Summary
Indian Super League, 2019-20
Date: Feb 09, 2020 Start Time: 19:30 ISTVenue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
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Chennaiyin FC Vs Bengaluru FC Live Football Score - Match 78, Indian Super League, 2019-20
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Their position in the points table doesn't matter nor does the results in their past encounters. It is and has always been win or nothing when Chennaiyin FC face Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). Bengaluru FC are currently ranked third in the ISL 2019-20 points table while Chennaiyin FC are fifth. Both are still alive in the race for the playoffs with Bengaluru FC more assured of a place than their opponents in the ISL Southern derby. Bengaluru FC also thrashed Chennaiyin 3-0 when they met earlier in the competition and will be eyeing another such victory. But Chennaiyin are a different team than the one they were at the start of the season.
Own Coyle have turned and transformed the team into the attacking outfit they once were renowned. Under Coyle in eight matches, Chennaiyin FC have lost only twice and won five. Bengaluru FC, on the other, enjoy the best defensive record in ISL 2019-20. They have only shipped 9 goals so far in 15 games. But have found difficulties in scoring too. Chennaiyin, on the other have netted 15 times in their last six games. They are on a three-match winning run too.
Probable line-ups:
Chennaiyin FC: Vishal Kaith (GK), Laldinliana Renthlei, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Eli Sabia, Lucian Goian, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Edwin Vanspaul, Thoi Singh, Rafael Crivellaro, Andre Schembri, Nerijus Valskis.
Bengaluru FC: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Albert Serran, Juanan, Rahul Bheke, Nishu Kumar, Erik Paartalu, Dimas Delgado, Suresh Wangjam, Udanta Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Deshorn Brown.