ISL 2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan 1-2 Bengaluru FC Highlights

7:00 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the ATK Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC match in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23. The kick-off is just half an hour away! I’m your host Sattyik Sarkar, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

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ATK Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC: Build-up

ATK Mohun Bagan aim to take a step closer to qualifying for the Indian Super League (ISL 2022-23) playoffs by defeating a resurgent Bengaluru FC side on Sunday. The Mariners’ ISL league title dreams are all but over, but they are eyeing a respectable top-three finish at the end of the league stages.

Bengaluru FC, meanwhile, are hoping to maintain their impressive form and grab a playoff spot. Amid ATKMB’s impressive home form and the second wind picked up by Simon Grayson’s side, a thrilling encounter can be up for display at the Salt Lake Stadium.

The Mariners might be far off the ISL top-two, but are close to third-placed Kerala Blasters. Moreover, fifth-placed FC Goa are also just one point behind them. The margins are tight in the playoffs race and ATK Mohun Bagan are aware that losing to Bengaluru FC can tighten things up even more.

The Mariners need to win to keep the pressure on a top-three race and move past competition for the playoffs race. Juan Ferrando has to ensure his side can maintain their momentum from the last win over Odisha and continue improving their performances.

Having won their last four games in a row, Bengaluru FC have picked up their season. In late December, it didn’t appear that they would be anywhere close to the top-six. They’re now just one point behind it. Simon Grayson has taken his time, but finally found the winning formula with his side.

Bengaluru FC face arguably their biggest challenge of 2023 so far in the trip to Kolkata. Knowing well about how good the Mariners have been at home, the Blues know this will be a difficult clash. Since the odds aren’t exactly in their favour, they’ll need to play as underdogs.