ISL Fantasy 2017: Tips for Bengaluru FC vs Jamshedpur FC

Match 29 of ISL 2017 will see Bengaluru FC take on Jamshedpur FC. Both sides suffered a loss in their last match and will be keen to get back to winning ways. It will be a contest between Bengaluru’s attack vs Jamshedpur’s defence at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

Goalkeepers

Subrata Paul: The man with the highest clean sheets in ISL has already kept 4 clean sheets in 5 matches so far. He has also got the benefit of a well-drilled defence in front of him. Whenever his defence has been breached “The SpiderMan” has proved to be a reliable last line of defence.

Defenders

Harmanjot Khabra: The energetic Khabra has been deployed at right wing back position and has impressed with his energy and work rate. With Bengaluru FC going on the attack so far, Khabra has a chance to earn both attacking as well as defensive points.

John Johnson: The Middlesbrough academy graduate has excelled in ISL leading Bengaluru FC’s defence. He has been a big reason for Bengaluru’s fine defensive record so far. The 26-year old is dominant aerially which also makes him a threat in the opposition box.

Tiri: The experienced Tiri has played a key role in Jamshedpur keeping 4 clean sheets in 5 matches. The 26-year-old has been a calming presence at the back. He has made 10 interceptions, the most by any Jamshedpur FC player. His aerial prowess means Tiri can also score attacking points to go with his clean sheet points.

Midfielders

Edu Garcia: Edu Garcia is the man who makes Bengaluru FC tick The Spanish winger is a threat with his vision and dangerous set- pieces. He has contributed with a goal and 3 assists so far. His offensive threat can be highlighted by the fact that he has taken 10 shots as well.

Trindade: The tall Brazilian has been steady without being spectacular so far. The 21-year old has contributed offensively as well as defensively. Trindade has attempted 9 shots so far, the 2nd most by a Jamshedpur FC player.

Erik Paartalu: Eric Paartalu has scored 3 goals in ISL 2017/18, the most by a Bengaluru FC midfielder. The Australian has been a threat in set pieces scoring all his 3 goals via headers out of which two were from corners. With Jamshedpur FC possessing a strong defence Paartalu’s set-piece exploits might make the difference.

Memo: Defensive midfielder Emerson Gomes has impressed for Jamshedpur FC with his all-round play. The Brazilian has attempted 213 passes, the most by a Jamshedpur FC player, he has also contributed defensively making an impressive 21 tackles in 5 matches which is also the most by a Jamshedpur FC player. He has also hit the target with 3 out of his 5 attempted shots.

Forwards

Miku: The Venezuelan striker didn’t have the best match against Chennaiyin FC with Bengaluru FC losing the South Indian Derby, but the experienced striker has scored 6 goals and is the 2nd highest scorer of ISL 2017/18. His movement, finishing and eye for goal means he just cannot be ignored.

Sunil Chhetri: Chhetri is in fine form having scored in both of his last 2 matches. The 33-year-old’s offensive threat can be highlighted by the fact that he has attempted 16 shots so far, joint 2nd highest in ISL 2017/18. His fine form means that Chhetri just has to be in your team.

Kervens Belfort: Haitian Kervens Belfort impressed with his pace and creativity for Kerala Blasters in ISL 2016, but has not been able to replicate the same impact in ISL 2017/18. Belfort’s ability to score a goal out of nothing means he is always a threat to the opposition.