ISL 2020-21: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC: A struggling Bengaluru FC will have their task cut out when they take on formidable Mumbai City FC in a bid to reverse their fortunes in the Indian Super League here on Tuesday.
Mumbai are enjoying a dream run this season, remaining unbeaten in their last seven matches and maintaining clean sheets in their last two games.
On the other hand, for the first time in the history of ISL, BFC have failed to score in consecutive games, losing to ATK Mohun Bagan and Jamshedpur FC in their previous two fixtures.
“We had some more time this week and we will try to fight for three points again,” Bengaluru coach Carles Cuadrat said on the eve of the match.
“In the last two games, the team was trying to create chances to score but unfortunately, we lost some dynamics.
“The good thing is we got some goals from other players. That means that the team is working to get goals from different players and is not dependent on a specific player,” he added.
ISL 2020-21: Bengaluru FC’s majority goals have come from set-pieces
Bengaluru have scored 11 goals this season but eight of them have come from set-pieces while conceding nine times, and Cuadrat stressed his side cannot let slip-ups happen.
“We also have to be better and not concede because you have lost two games 1-0. When you concede, you can lose. The guys understand that and are working very positively.”
Bengaluru have a poor record against Mumbai City FC who have won half the games between the two teams.
ISL 2020-21: Mumbai City FC unbeaten against Bengaluru FC since last two seasons
Mumbai haven’t lost a game against Bengaluru in the previous two seasons. Going by the current form, it is hard not to back Mumbai to extend that run.
But Mumbai coach Sergio Lobera said that they are faced with a tough test against Bengaluru.
“I think it’s going to be a different game than the last two. Bengaluru are very compact and very good in defense. It will be difficult for us and we need to manage the situation,” he said.
Mumbai have scored in each of their last seven matches and have netted 13 goals, the most by a team in this edition. They have also conceded the least goals (3) so far.
“We need to enjoy playing football and maintain focus in every game. Our focus now is on the game against Bengaluru. Step by step, game by game, we need to improve,” Lobera said.
BENGALURU FC VS MUMBAI CITY FC MATCH DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, 5th January, 2021
Time: 7.30 PM IST
Place: Fatorda Stadium, Goa
Teams: Bengaluru FC, Mumbai City FC
When and Where to watch Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC?
When does Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC kick-off? Tuesday, 5th January, 2021 – 7.30 PM (IST)
Where is Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC being played? Fatorda Stadium, Goa
What TV channel is Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC?
Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC and other fixtures of ISL 2020-21 will be broadcast live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 1 Hindi and their respective HD TV channels in India.
Where to see live streaming of Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC?
Online live streaming of Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC will be available on Disney+ Hotstar and Jio TV.