ISL is back after the international break with a mouth-watering clash between Bengaluru FC and Kerala FC. The southern derby will be played at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The Blues are unbeaten so far in the campaign but just won their first match of the season last time out. Meanwhile, Kerala are winless since their opening day victory against ATK. The teams have faced each other four times in ISL and the defending champions have dominated the fixture. In head-to-head record between the teams in their four matches, Bengaluru have three wins while Kerala are yet to taste a victory in this fixture. The other match ended in a draw. KBFC vs BFC Dream11 Prediction in ISL 2019–20: Tips to Pick Best Team for Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters FC, Indian Super League 6 Football Match.

With the international break being on a halt till March of next year the focus is back again on the domestic league for the players from both teams. Rahul Bheke has to be substituted during India’s match against Oman and will be a doubt for the defending champions. But the Blues are boosted by the return of midfielder Erik Paartalu, the Australian wasted no time making his presence felt in the last match as he scored a goal and provided an assist. Kerala will definitely be without defender Jairo Rodrigues but will hope that center-back Gianni Zuiverloon and star-midfielder Mario Arques can return to full fitness. Before this clash we take a look at the results of their last four matches. Indian Super League 2019: Brandon Fernandes, Farukh Choudhary & Other Players to Watch Out for in ISL 6.

Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters – February 6, 2019 – Match Drawn 2-2

The last meeting between the sides was a match of two halves. Kerala Blasters started the first half on the front-foot as Slavisa Stojanovic put the away side ahead after just 16 minutes. Courage Pekuson doubled Kerala’s lead just before half-time. Bengaluru pushed in the second half and got themselves back into the games at the 70th minute through Udanta Singh and with five minutes left Sunil Chhetri equalised with a fantastic goal.

Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC – November 5, 2018 – Bengaluru Won 2-1

Suni Chhetri opened the scoring for the away side in the 17th minute but the away side’s lead was canceled out by a Slavisa Stojanovic penalty. The match looked to be heading for a draw but an own goal from Nikola Krcmarevic gave the visitors crucial three points.

Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters – March 1, 2018 – Bengaluru won 2-0

Bengaluru dominated the match from the start but were not able to make their dominance count until the final minutes of the game. Visitors Kerala looked happy to settle for a draw but Miku spoiled the party as the Venezuelan scored in the 91st minute. Couple of minutes later Udanta Singh doubled the home sides lead as they recorded a crucial victory.

Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC – December 13, 2017 – Bengaluru won 3-1

Kerala ended their 2017 in agonizing fashion as they lost to southern rivals Bengaluru at home. Suni Chhetri scored a penalty at the hour mark before Miku sealed the result by scoring twice in the stoppage time in as many minutes. Courage Pekuson got a consolation goal in the last action of the match.

Both points and pride are on the line as the two southern rivals lock horns for the first time this season. Bengaluru will look to build on their win last time out while Kerala will be eager to get the first win since the opening day of the season.

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