ISL: Desk-topper BFC takes on a struggling FC Goa

An upbeat Bengaluru FC will tackle a struggling FC Goa in an Indian Super League match on the Fatorda stadium right here on Saturday.

BFC is high on 16 factors with 5 wins and a draw, scoring 11 targets and conceding simply as soon as. It is the membership’s second-best begin within the ISL after the title-winning season of 2018-19.

Goa, then again, is tenth within the desk with six factors and only one win to point out. Manolo Marquez’s males have collected only a solitary level from three residence video games.

Gerard Zaragoza & Co. appear primed to increase Goa’s distress and are coming into the competition after a 3-1 victory away at Kerala Blasters. “Last season, we were mid-table and fought against the top teams. This year we are on top and everyone wants to beat us. It feels good,” stated Zaragoza, forward of the tie.

For Goa, the BFC fixture — the primary of two back-to-back residence video games — will current a superb alternative to kickstart a revival. The astute Marquez was assured, however he has do with out the injured duo of Borja Herrera (six targets) and Rowllin Borges.

“We are playing better than last season,” the Spaniard insisted. “But we have not been consistent. It is a good moment to play BFC because we need to show that we can beat the strongest.”