Published on: Aug 24, 2021 6:00 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 24, 2021 12:59 pm IST
MSR vs BFC Dream11: Maziya will be up against Bengaluru FC at the Male National Stadium for a late night kick off in the AFC Cup 2021. Maziya have had an underwhelming campaign so far. Their first game ended in a 2-0 defeat to Bashundhara Kings, which was followed up by a 1-3 loss to ATK Mohun Bagan. As for Bengaluru FC, they too kicked off their season with a 2-0 loss to the Mariners. It was soon followed up with a goalless draw versus the Kings. Both Maziya and Bengaluru FC are at the bottom half in Group D, and will be desperate to register maximum points here. That being said, we can expect the upcoming fixture to be an interesting watch.
Date: August 24, Tuesday Kick-Off: 9:30 PM (IST) Venue: Maldives National Football Stadium
Asian Champions League Table: Bengaluru FC are in at 3rd in Group D with a point, while, Maziya are at the bottom with no points on board.
Bengaluru FC News
Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury concerns
Expected Changes and Strategy:
Maziya Starting XI (Likely)
Mirzokhid Mamatakhnov (GK), Ahmed Abdulla Jesus Pozo Takashi Odawara Shifaz Hassan Hamzath Mohamed Ibrahim Aisham Mohamed Irufaan Hussain Nihan Cornelius Stewart Hassan Niaz
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Bengaluru FC Starting XI (Likely)
Gurpreet Singh (GK) Alan Costa Suresh Singh Wangjam Bidyasagar Singh Ajay Chhetri Sarthak Golui Jayesh Rane Udanta Singh Cleiton Silva Yrondu Musavu-King Roshan Singh
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Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Cornelius Stewart can play a pivotal role in the forward line for Maziya. Stewart has three goals from the last five appearances. He can be included to the MSR vs BFC Dream11 Team.
Sunil Chhetri will be the usual suspect who will be expected to score from Bengaluru FC’s end. Chhetri had nine goals from 24 appearances last season.
Differential Pick
Ibrahim Aisham can play the anchor role from midfield for Maziya. Aisham also has a goal from the two appearances this season.
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GK: G Singh Sandhu DEF: J Pozo, A Abdulla, T Odawara, Y Musavu King MID: J Rane, S S Wangjam, I Aisham FOR: S Chhetri, C Silva, C Stewart
Likely Winner:
Both sides have struggled to find form in the ongoing campaign so far, and it could turn out to be a cagey affair. With that being said, the MSR vs BFC Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of a draw going ahead.
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