To simplify the equation, the Oscar Bruzon-coached team will target getting six points from the remaining two games to improve their probability of finishing in the top six. East Bengal FC have shown promising form as they are on a three-match winning streak currently, the first time that they have done so in ISL history, and they will have to stretch that to five games so that they can stand a chance of making it to the next stage of the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
East Bengal FC are one of the four active ISL teams that Bengaluru FC have not done a league double over, and this is their opportunity to scale that feat following their 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture back in September. East Bengal have made changes in their starting line-up in 21 games this season, which is the joint-most in the league (tied with Chennaiyin FC).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Red and Gold Brigade registered its fourth home clean sheet in their most recent match against Hyderabad FC (2-0), boosting their season tally to six. They have only fared better than this once before in 2023-24 (seven clean sheets).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bengaluru FC have emerged victorious in their last three ISL matches while keeping a clean sheet. If they secure another shutout victory, it will be their longest such streak in competition history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bengaluru FC\u2019s Indian players have scored 17 goals this season, making them joint leaders here (tied with FC Goa). Only Mumbai City FC (27 in 2022-23 and 26 in 2023-24), Bengaluru FC (20 in 2018-19), and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (19 in 2021-22) have managed more goals by domestic players in a single ISL season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon assured that his team would keep battling for a spot in the top six right until the end. \u201cIf you ask me, no doubt, we want to make it, but it depends on other results. We are not going to stop fighting until our last breath,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bengaluru FC\u2019s Indian players have scored 17 goals this season, making them joint leaders here (tied with FC Goa). Only Mumbai City FC (27 in 2022-23 and 26 in 2023-24), Bengaluru FC (20 in 2018-19), and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (19 in 2021-22) have managed more goals by domestic players in a single ISL season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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