Battle for supremacy: KBFC had overwhelmed BFC on this season’s reverse fixture.
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The final time Kerala Blasters visited the Sree Kanteerava Stadium simply over a yr in the past, the Ivan Vukomanovic-coached facet walked off the pitch protesting a Bengaluru FC objective and ended up forfeiting what was the Indian Super League’s first-ever knockout match.
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Stakes are a lot decrease when the Blasters take the area on Saturday, and issues are anticipated to be a lot much less severe. But the contest will little question be necessary for each outfits.
BFC, ninth in the desk with 18 factors from 17 matches, is chasing a playoff spot (sixth or higher), whereas Blasters, fifth with 29 factors from 16 video games, is aiming for a direct semifinal slot that comes with ending in the top-two.
Both sides are coming into the match on the again of a victory. BFC overcame Hyderabad FC for its second-straight win at dwelling and saved its playoff desires alive whereas KBFC snapped a three-match shedding streak with a sensational 4-2 win over FC Goa.
BFC will welcome midfielder Suresh Wangjam, who was suspended towards HFC, and defender Aleksandar Jovanovic, who has recovered from an harm. For Blasters, Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos will look to add to the 10 objectives he has scored this season, together with six in the final six matches.
