Holders Mohun Bagan Super Giant take on free-flowing Bengaluru FC in the second semi-final of the Durand Cup 2024 at the Salt Lake Stadium.
MBG vs BEN Match Details
Date: Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Time: 17:30 (IST)
Venue: Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
MBG vs BEN Match Preview
Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach José Molina’s intent to experiment with his squad in the Durand Cup 2024 quarterfinal stage almost backfired as Punjab FC gave them a tough time on the pitch in Jamshedpur. The Mariners had to twice come from behind to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw in the match before winning on penalties thanks to match-winning saves from Vishal Kaith in the shootout. They were the only side to have not conceded a goal in the group stage but then leaking three in one match will put the defence into the scanner. Able to carry on with their title defence, the Kolkata giants do not want to repeat the same mistake when they take on an in-form Bengaluru FC in the semifinal back at Salt Lake. Molina’s team has a golden opportunity to reach back-to-back Durand Cup finals for the first time since 1987 and having secured eight wins from the last nine encounters against the Blues, they will be confident of achieving the feat.
A late stoppage-time winner by Jorge Diaz helped Bengaluru FC beat their rivals Kerala Blasters 1-0 at Salt Lake Stadium to progress to the semifinal of the Durand Cup 2024. It was a statement victory by Gerard Zaragoza’s team keeping a clean sheet, their third of the tournament, against the competition’s best attacking force and showing an elite mentality of not giving up till the last minute. The Blues are carrying a four-game winning streak scoring 11 goals showing a complete transformation from last season. The major impact made by the Uruguayan striker has eliminated the scoring issue the side faced. In red hot form, Bengaluru FC are set for another severe challenge facing the holders backed by huge home support whom they lost twice in the previous campaign. However, the team will have revenge in their mind as they eye a second appearance in the Durand Cup final having won the tournament for the first time in 2022.
MBG vs BEN Predicted Lineups
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Vishal Kaith; Dipendu Biswas, Tom Aldred, Subhasish Bose; Manvir Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Apuia, Sahal Samad, Liston Colaco; Greg Stewart, Jason Cummings, Dimitri Petratos
Bengaluru FC
Gurpreet Singh; Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Roshan Singh; Shivaldo Singh, Luis Capo, Suresh Wangjam, Alberto Noguera; Sivasakhti Narayanan, Jorge Diaz
MBG vs BEN Dream11 Match Prediction
Two brilliant sides lock horns in the semifinal tie but one has to come out on top. Mohun Bagan’s defence will be a concern although their attack is impressive while Bengaluru FC has proven to be the most balanced side in the tournament. We predict a 1-1 draw with another shootout required to determine the winner.
MBG vs BEN Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Jorge Diaz
Vice-captain Picks: Jason Cummings, Alberto Noguera, Sahal Samad
Other top options: Dimitri Petratos, Liston Colaco, Greg Stewart
Our top picks for MBG vs BEN are Jorge Diaz and Jason Cummings with three goals each in the Durand Cup 2024.
MBG vs BEN Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Gurpreet (Cr - 7.5, Pts - 115)
DEF: Poojary (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 109), Bheke (Cr - 9, Pts - 218), Roshan (Cr - 8, Pts - 147)
MID: Colaco (Cr - 8.5), Noguera (Cr - 8, Pts - 246), Sahal (Cr - 7.5, Pts - 36), Petratos (Cr - 6.5)
FW: Stewart (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 50), Diaz (Cr - 9, Pts - 254), Cummings (Cr - 9, Pts - 53)
Vice-captain: Jason Cummings
Captain: Jorge Diaz
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