- This will be the 20th time both teams lock horns against each other.
- Edgar Mendez will be a big threat to the home side.
- Gerard Zaragoza's team won the first leg by 2-0.
FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | ISL

FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC Preview
- Competition: Indian Super League (ISL)
- Date: Sunday, 6 April
- Kick-Off Time: 02:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Fatorda Stadium
The FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC match will be played on Sunday, 6 April at the Fatorda Stadium. This will be the second leg of the semifinal as both teams will be looking to book their place in the finals of the ISL playoff.
The Blues showed once again their quality on the pitch as they beat the Gaurs for the first time this season in style. They used their home advantage to the fullest and won the game 2-0. Even though anything can happen in the second leg, the Blues will be confident of getting a good result away from home as they are in fine form.
Overall, they are a team who are looking the best out of all the teams who are playing in the semi-finals and surely, their fans will be proud of their performance on the pitch. As a team, they have shown that they can achieve their objective for this season. Defender Jovanovic's retirement announcement has also motivated them to go for the trophy this time.
Nobody expected the Gaurs to perform like this as they didn't show their quality on the pitch and faced defeat in the first leg. Even though they do have players who can turn around the situation, against the informed Blues, it will surely be a tough task. Now the Gaurs have faced back-to-back defeats, and they have a huge task to bounce back on Sunday.
In the last season, they were eliminated by the Islanders in the Semifinal, and this time, they can be knocked out at the same stage. Manolo Marquez and his team will have to be at their best to at least take the game to extra time. This will be a mouthwatering clash.
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FC Goa Team News

The Gaurs are expected to have a fully fit squad for the upcoming second-leg fixture. All players will be available for selection. They will look to turn the tables and grab a victory to book their place in the finals.
Bengaluru FC Team News

Vinith Venkatesh is doubtful for this match as he hasn't recovered from his hip injury. The rest of the players are fit to play. Bengaluru will be favourites with a lead.
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FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC Predicted Lineups
FC Goa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Hritrik Tiwari
Defenders: Boris Singh, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Sangwan
Midfielders: Ayush Chhetri, Carl McHugh
Forwards: Mohammed Yasir, Dejan Drazic, Brison Fernandes, Iker Guarrotxena
Bengaluru FC Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Defenders: Namgyal Bhutia, Sana Singh, Rahul Bheke, Roshan Singh
Midfielders: Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo, Suresh Wangjam
Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edgar Mendez, Ryan Williams
FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC Head-to-Head Record
Both teams have faced each other 19 times, out of which the Gaurs won six games, the Blues won eight games and five matches ended in draws. In the last five fixtures, FC Goa won three matches, the Blues won one and one match ended in a draw.
Date | Result | Competition |
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02/04/2025 | Bengaluru FC 2-0 FC Goa | ISL |
14/12/2024 | Bengaluru FC 2-2 FC Goa | ISL |
02/11/2024 | FC Goa 3-0 Bengaluru FC | ISL |
14/03/2024 | FC Goa 2-1 Bengaluru FC | ISL |
17/01/2024 | FC Goa 1-0 Bengaluru FC | Super Cup |
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Key Players to Watch in FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC
Dejan Drazic (FC Goa)

The Serbian came into ISL with a lot of expectations, but unfortunately, he hasn't been able to deliver performances. Statistically, his profile may look poor, but whenever he is on the pitch , he is someone who is able to make a difference.
In the last few games, he has not been starting, but now in the second leg, Manolo Marquez will have to go all out, and surely Drazic will play a crucial role in it. He is one player who is capable of tearing apart the Blues' defence and can turn around the situation. In 22 games, he has scored once and provided three assists. Drazic will have to show his best game against the Blues in the second leg for sure.
Ryan Williams (Bengaluru FC)

Once again, the Australian showed why he is the best player for Bengaluru FC this season. He and Edgar Mendez were a big headache for the Gaurs' defence throughout the match, and surely they will look to do the same in the second leg as well.
With his pace and dribbling ability, Williams made things very difficult for the Gaurs as they seemed confused by his performance on the pitch. Ryan is a key part of Zaragoza's tactics in this season, and even after knowing it the opposition teams are not able to stop him from scoring and creating opportunities. In 20 matches this season, he has scored seven goals and provided four assists.
FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC Prediction
In the first leg, FC Goa didn't create many good opportunities and, due to poor defending, conceded two goals. The Gaurs have a good record at home and surely they will look to use it to the fullest, but this will be a very tough fixture for sure. Most probably due to the home advantage, they will win this fixture narrowly, but it will not be enough for them to qualify for the finals.
Predicted Score: FC Goa 2-1 Bengaluru FC
Where to watch FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC Live?
Country | Where to Watch |
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United States | One Football |
United Kingdom | One Football |
Australia | One Football |
Canada | One Football |
India | JioHotstar |
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