Bengaluru FC & Punjab FC to clash for semi-final berth in Super Cup 2025-26

The winner of the fixture will move forward to the semi-finals.

The battle for Group C supremacy reaches its climax as Bengaluru FC will take on Punjab FC in the AIFF Super Cup in Goa.

With both sides level on points and goal difference, the only way upwards for both teams is a victory, but a draw would set the stage for a dramatic penalty shootout to decide the group leader.

Bengaluru’s measured and experienced tactics will clash with Punjab’s young energy in what promises to be one of the most evenly matched fixtures of the tournament so far. This will be a game where precision and skill might decide who advances further.

The Stakes

Bengaluru FC

For Bengaluru FC, this match is more important than just qualifying for the semi-finals. Having finished as the finalists in the previous edition of the tournament, the Blues enter this clash with both expectation and pride on the line.

A star-studded squad filled with experience and emerging talent has shown flashes of brilliance and promise throughout the campaign, but this game demands consistency under pressure.

For a side with Bengaluru’s skill, settling for anything less than qualification would feel like falling short of their own standards.

Punjab FC

For Punjab FC, the match carries a completely different kind of weight. While they entered the contest as underdogs on paper, their journey so far has been anything but strong. Confident on the ball, tactically organized, and unafraid to take risks in the final third, the Shers have shown that they belong at this level.

A result against a side as seasoned and strong as Bengaluru would be more than just progression to the semifinals; it would be a sign that the club’s rapid evolution from newcomers to genuine contenders is well underway.

Team News

Both teams have a fully fit squad available for their upcoming fixture.

Head-to-head records

• Matches played: 6
• Bengaluru FC wins : 3
• Punjab FC wins: 1
• Draws: 2

Predicted line-ups

Bengaluru FC

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Nikhil Poojary, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Ryan Williams, Kevin Singh Taorem, Brian Sanchez, Sirozhiddin Kuziev.

Punjab FC

Arshdeep Singh (GK); Lhungdim, Pablo Santos, Pramveer Singh, Muhammed Uvais; Vinit Rai, Nikhil Prabhu; Ninthoi, Dani Ramirez, Muhammad Suhail; Vishal Yadav.

Players to watch out for

Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC)

For Bengaluru FC, all eyes will certainly be on Sunil Chhetri, a name synonymous with Indian football. Having recently signed a contract extension, the BFC skipper has once again proven that age is just a number when paired with discipline and intelligence.

Two games into the tournament, he already has two goals to his name, taking his overall Super Cup tally to an incredible 11. But beyond the statistics, it’s his influence that truly matters, the composure in front of goal and the clever movement between the lines

Nikhil Prabhu (Punjab FC)

On the other end, Nikhil Prabhu represents the promise of a comparatively new generation. The young centre-back, who has been given the responsibility of the captain’s armband at Punjab FC, has led his side with a sense of calm.

Strong with his aerial duels and confident in his tackles, Nikhil Prabhu has been a calm presence at the heart of Punjab’s defence. He is alert and composed even in high-pressure moments, which has been crucial to the team’s balance.

Adding to that, his goal in the first match of the campaign showed his knack for attacking and making contributions at both ends of the pitch.

Did you know?

• Sunil Chhetri scored a total of 11 goals in the Super Cup
• Dani Ramírez has played more than 100 games for Real Madrid reserves.
• When both teams clashed last year for the Super Cup campaign, Bengaluru FC defeated Punjab FC by 2-0
• In case the game ends in a draw, the winner will be decided via penalties

When and where to watch the Super Cup 2025 match between Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC?

The Super Cup match between Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC will take place at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa, on Wednesday, November 05th, 2025.

The match will kick off at 07:30 PM IST. It will be live-streamed on the Jio Hotstar app and Star Sports Network.

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