Bengaluru FC defence face stern test against Highlanders
League leaders face off in crucial Indian Super League clash
Bengaluru FC will face their toughest test of the Indian Super League season so far when they take on Northeast United FC in Guwahati on Saturday.
The Blues are currently top of the table with 13 points from six matches, while the Highlanders are second with 10 points from five matches.
Bengaluru's defence has been one of the most impressive in the league this season, having conceded just three goals in six matches.
However, they will face a stern test against a Northeast United side that has scored 11 goals in their last three matches.
The Highlanders have a number of attacking threats, including former Bengaluru striker Deshorn Brown and Indian international winger Ashique Kuruniyan.
Bengaluru will need to be at their best to keep Northeast United at bay and maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Head-to-head record
Bengaluru FC and Northeast United FC have met four times in the Indian Super League, with Bengaluru winning twice and Northeast United winning once.
The two sides drew their most recent meeting, a 1-1 draw in Guwahati in February 2022.
Key players
**Bengaluru FC:** * Sunil Chhetri (striker) * Cleiton Silva (midfielder) * Roshan Naorem (defender) **Northeast United FC:** * Deshorn Brown (striker) * Ashique Kuruniyan (winger) * Khassa Camara (midfielder)Prediction
This is a tough match to call, but Bengaluru FC will be slight favourites given their impressive defensive record.
However, Northeast United have shown that they can score goals and will be confident of causing an upset.
A draw would be a fair result, but Bengaluru FC may just edge it.
