Aizawl FC will look to maintain their winning run in the I-League in week nine of the I-League when they host defending champions Bengaluru FC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Wednesday, 15th January.
Setting the scene:
The Mizoram based side come into this game on the back of a 3-1 victory over Churchill Brothers on Friday, a result which see's them placed third in the table with 16 points from eight games.
Round 9 of the #HeroILeague kicks off tomorrow! Here's the fixtures for this week's clash as the fight for India's premier league continues! pic.twitter.com/SF7F9PoFwe
Coach Khalid Jamil has got his side playing some exciting football, keeping faith in youngsters who have repaid him with good performances. InLalruatthara, Albert Zohmingmawia and Lalramchullova, Aizawl have players who are eager to impress. The past four encounters between the two teams see's them on equal footing, with two wins each.
Ahead of the Clash against @AizawlFC, here's how the table looks. #AFCvBFC pic.twitter.com/1en81gzZKj
Their opponents, Bengaluru FC cannot seem to catch a break, with the team struggling after a brilliant start to the season. Albert Roca's men are currently placed fifth in the points table with 11 points and come into this clash collecting just two points from their last five outings.
The boys are putting in a session at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on the eve of the game against @AizawlFC #BFCvAFC #AwayDays pic.twitter.com/mr211DpVJa
TheSouthern Eagles possess a squad studded with experienced campaigners and promising talents - Sunil Chhetri, CK Vineeth, Eugeneson Lyngdoh, Sandesh Jhingan, Harmanjot Khabra, Udanta Singh while inJuanan ,John Johnson andCameron Watson- they have foreign players who are capable of winning matches on their own.
Despite all their talent, the Blues have not shown the verve of old, failing to impose themselves in matches. Roca, will have his hands full, as he looks to get his team back on track.
Prediction:
A tough game to call upon, considering the vast array of talent present in both the sides. Aizawl have the upper hand based on recent performances while Bengaluru look short on confidence. Despite their recent failures, we expected the Blues to make a statement and win the tie 2-1.