B’luru host high-flying Odisha

Bengaluru: An intriguing duel is on the cards as Bengaluru FC face Odisha FC in an Indian Super League clash, here on Wednesday.
Bengaluru FC, the defending champions, are coming off a 2-0 defeat against Mumbai City FC and will be eager to get back to winning ways. Odisha FC, on the other hand, are on a four-game winning streak which has established them firmly in the top four. Interestingly, a win on Wednesday could see either side rise to the top of the table. Bengaluru, currently third on the table with 22 points, can leapfrog both FC Goa andK who have 24 points each, with a win. Odisha, who have 21, can go level with Goa andK. “In the last four games, we got four wins which is good. Tomorrow will be a difficult game as Bengaluru is a top team. One of the best teams in ISL. But we come with a lot of confidence as we are getting results. If we get a good result tomorrow, then we can get ahead of BFC. We will try to win,” said Odisha coach Josep Gombau. Carles Cuadrat’s side have had a water-tight defence this season, conceding just nine goals in 13 games. But the Spanish coach would not be happy after two defensive errors helped Mumbai City beat them in the last game. He will hope that was just an aberration. Moreover, at home, Bengaluru have conceded just four goals. (PTI)