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Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa Preview

• Competition: Indian Super League (ISL)
• Date: Wednesday, 2 April
• Kick-Off Time: 02:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium

The Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa match will be played on Wednesday, 2 April as both teams will lock horns in the first leg of the Semi-Finals in the Indian Super League.

The Blues stormed into the semifinals in a dominating way as they trashed the Islanders by 5-0. This was their biggest win of this season and the biggest win over the Islanders in BFC's history. The Blues took revenge for the 2-0 defeat at home, which they got against the Islanders in a league match.

This win was a statement to the Guars as the first leg is going to take place at the Kanteerava Stadium. BFC's record at home has been really good this season but they have failed to beat the Gaurs this season till now and will look to take advantage in the first leg. Overall, all of their players are in good form, and surely, after a huge win, they will be filled with confidence. Zaragoza's men will look to give the Gaurs a tough time on the pitch on Wednesday for sure.

The Gaurs had a very good chance of winning the shield once again but they lost the race to the Mariners. Even though they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mohun Bagan in the last league game, that will not hinder their confidence at all.

Throughout the season, the Gaurs have performed consistently and have shown their quality on the pitch. Manolo Marquez has a good record against Zaragoza's team and surely will look to continue it in the first leg.

Considering the Blues' exceptional performance against the Islanders, the Gaurs will have to be very well prepared for each and every situation as this will be a close and tightly contested fixture. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Bengaluru FC Team News

For the home side, Vinith Venkatesh is doubtful, as he suffered an injury against the Islanders and was taken out of the pitch. The rest of the players are fit and will be available for selection.

FC Goa Team News

The Gaurs are also expected to have a fully fit team for the upcoming semi-final clash on Wednesday. It will be a tough encounter with Bengaluru FC in rock solid form.

Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa Predicted Lineups

Bengaluru Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Defenders: Bhutia, Rahul Bheke, Sana Singh, Roshan Singh

Midfielders: Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo, Suresh Wangjam

Forwards: Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chettri

FC Goa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Hritik Tiwari

Defenders: Akash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Boris Singh

Midfielders: Carl McHugh, Rowlin Borges

Forwards: Mohamed Yasir, Borja Herrera, Udanta Singh, Iker Guarrotxena

Key Players to Watch for Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa

Ryan Williams (Bengaluru FC)

The Australian has been a key part of the Blues' success this season. His role in Zaragoza's tactics is huge as he is someone who can make a difference on the pitch.

The Blues' most lethal and dangerous player is Ryan Williams who can score as well as provide assists to his teammates. He is a player who has pace, decent dribbling ability and good game intelligence.

He played a key role in the knockout game against the Islanders, as he completely annihilated their defence with his pace and ability to exploit the space.

The way the Spanish tactician uses the Australian winger makes him even more lethal to the opposition teams. Fans have fallen in love with Ryan Williams and surely, against FC Goa, he will have to be at his best. In 17 matches this season, he has scored four goals and provided three assists.

Carl McHugh (FC Goa)

The experienced Irishman has been a key part of the Gaurs' success this season. McHugh is probably one of the best foreign players to play in the Indian Super League (ISL).

His consistency and his leadership on the pitch make him stand out as one of the best. The way he controls the game and makes things difficult for the opposition team shows how much important he is for Manolo's tactics. Even the rival fans appreciate him a lot as he has shown many times on the pitch why he is the best in the business.

Even though the Guars failed to win the shield, they will be determined to get the ISL title, and surely, the Irishman will play a key role in the upcoming semifinal away from home. In 20 games, this season he has scored one goal and provided one assist.

Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa Prediction

Both teams have quality players on their side and this will be a close and exciting encounter for sure. Even though Zaragoza's men have not defeated the Gaurs this season, they are the favourites to win this match after their last match performance. Most probably due to the home advantage and support, the Blues will win the first leg.

Predicted Score: Bengaluru FC 2-1 FC Goa

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