Bengaluru FC vs Inter Kashi line-ups, team news, prediction and preview | Kalinga Super Cup 2025

The Blues will be looking for quarterfinal progression against Inter Kashi.

Indian Super League (ISL) club Bengaluru FC will begin their Kalinga Super Cup 2025 campaign in the round of 16 against Inter Kashi. The game, which will take place on Wednesday at the Kalinga Stadium, will present an interesting match between two strong teams.

While Bengaluru FC will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of losing the Indian Super League final to Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Inter Kashi will be aiming to carry the positive momentum from the end of the I-League season into this Round of 16 encounter.

The Stakes

Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC showcased their strength in the Indian Super League playoffs, beginning with a commanding 5-0 victory against Mumbai City FC. They then navigated a tough semifinal against FC Goa, securing a 2-0 home win and in the away leg, a crucial injury-time goal from Sunil Chhetri sealed their place in the final. But despite these thrilling performances, the Blues season concluded with a bitter taste as they lost to Mohun Bagan Super Giant and ended up as the runners-up of the ISL Cup.

After falling short of their ultimate goal in the Indian Super League, Bengaluru FC will be aiming to conclude their season on a positive note by going all the way in the Kalinga Super Cup, with their campaign beginning in the Round of 16 against Inter Kashi.

Inter Kashi

Riding high on a wave of confidence because of their impressive five-match unbeaten streak, Inter Kashi approach the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 with aspirations of lifting the trophy. Their strong standing in the I-League, where they ended up in the second position with a solid 39 points, is a further evidence of their capabilities and competitive spirit.

Eager to make their mark against ISL Clube, Inter Kashi will be particularly focused on securing a positive start to their Super Cup journey by overcoming Bengaluru FC in the Round of 16 encounter.

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Team and Injury News

Both the teams do not have any injury concerns heading into this fixture, meaning that both the squads are fully fit and all players are available for selection.

Head-to-head record

Total matches played : 2

Bengaluru FC wins : 1

Inter Kashi wins: 0

Draw : 1

Predicted Lineups

Bengaluru FC (4-3-3)

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Namgyal Bhutia, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh, Naorem Roshan Singh, Pedro Capo, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Alberto Noguera, Ryan Williams, Jorge Pereyra-Diaz, Edgar Mendez

Inter Kashi (4-2-3-1)

Arindam Bhattacharja (GK), David Humanes, Narayan Das, Sarthak Goloui, Sumeet Passi,Bijoy VB, Joni Kauko, Nikola Stojanovic,Prashanth Karuthadathkuni, Mario Barco Vilar,Edmund Lalrindika

Players to Watch Out

Nikola Stojanovic (Inter Kashi)

After a summer transfer from Gokulam Kerala FC, Nikola Stojanovic enjoyed an impressive debut season for Inter Kashi, directly contributing to 12 goals in 25 appearances and firmly establishing himself in the starting eleven. Under the guidance of Coach Antonio Habas, the midfielder has improved greatly, experiencing his most productive season to date.

Stojanovic’s performances and experience make him a key player for Inter Kashi as they prepare to face Bengaluru FC in their opening Kalinga Super Cup 2025 fixture

Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC)

Sunil Chhetri’s recent Indian Super League campaign served as a powerful response to any critics, with the 40-year-old forward demonstrating his quality of play by scoring 14 goals across 28 appearances for The Blues. His consistent ability to find the net not only made him an important asset but also solidified his position as the top Indian goalscorer in the league.

Beyond his ISL achievements, Chhetri’s legacy in the Kalinga Super Cup is equally impressive, standing as the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with a remarkable 9 goals in just 10 appearances.

Did You Know?

• Both the teams have faced each other twice earlier.
• Sunil Chhetri is the highest leading scorer in the Kalinga Super Cup.
• Inter Kashi haven’t lost a match in their last five games.

Telecast

The match between Bengaluru FC and lnter Kashi will take place at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, on April 23rd, Wednesday 2025. It will kick off at 4:30 PM IST. The match will be shown live on Star Sports 3 and be available to livestream on JioHotstar.

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