Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2022-23 LIVE Updates and Score

That's the end of Sportskeeda's coverage of the ISL match between Odisha FC and Bengaluru FC at the Kalinga Stadium. This is Sayantan and I hope to see you for the next game.

Another dominating performance from Odisha FC comes to a close. A first-half goal from Nandhakumar Sekar was enough to carry the Juggernauts over the line. Meanwhile, Bengaluru looked out of depth after creating a few quality chances in the first half. Simon Grayson was desperate enough to throw in center-back Alan Costa in the striker position to salvage a single point.

But under Josep Gombau, the Kalinga Warriors have looked incredibly disciplined and they remained so throughout the game. They negated every threat from the Blues and smartly broke down plays to frustrate the opposition.

This is Odisha's third win in four matches. They have gone to the top of the points table provisionally and have extended their brilliant start to the season.

FULL-TIME: Odisha FC 1-0 Bengaluru FC

90+2' Isaac Chhakchhuak gets booked.

90' Four minutes added on!

85' Alan Costa has been deputized as a striker by Simon Grayson. Bengaluru FC are desperate and pursuing the direct route.

83' Double change for BFC: Bruno Silva and Leon Augustine comes on for Alan Costa and Rohit Kumar.

81' Substitution for OFC: Thoiba Singh replaced by Isaac Chhakchhuak

78' Bengaluru FC look like a frustrated outfit. The Blues have failed to create anything substantial after going behind and are seemingly lacking the punch in the final third.

70' Parag Shrivas is the first player to get into the book tonight,

The Juggernauts enjoyed that #NandhakumarSekar goal! 🟣😎#OFCBFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball #OdishaFC #BengaluruFC pic.twitter.com/905KzaB2TQ
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 27, 2022

65' With the advantage, OFC is attempting to keep control of the midfield. Meanwhile, BFC can't maintain the possession for very long.

59' Another change for BFC: Suresh Wangjam comes on for Jayesh Rane.

58' Substitution for Odisha: Shubham Sarangi replaced by Denechandra Meitei.

54' Substitution for Odisha: Diego Mauricio is replaced by Pedro Martin.

46' SECOND HALF IS UNDERWAY!

HALF-TIME: Odisha FC 1-0 Bengaluru FC

45' Two added minutes.

45' Forced substitution for Bengaluru: Sivasakthi is down injured and has to be replaced by Parag Shrivas.

40' A long ball comes in from the BFC back-line in an attempt to find Roy Krishna but Amrinder Singh is quick to get off his line and kick it out for a throw-in.

34' | WHAT A STRIKE!

Nandha drills in a thunderous shot to give us the lead from just outside the box!

OFC 1 - 0 BFC#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #TheEasternDragons #OFCBFC #ISL pic.twitter.com/dI52AOHCEy
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) October 27, 2022

33' GOOOOAAAALLL!

Nandhakumar Sekar has posted it into the bottom right corner with an absolute thuderbolt. Odisha won a corner-kick and after the initial cross was cleared by Bengaluru, Nandha hammered home the rebound past a helpless Gurpreet.

29' END-TO-END STUFF HERE!

This is turning into an exciting encounter as it is now Odisha, who come close to scoring. Saul Crespo makes a run down the right flank and whips in a low cross. Jovanovic completely misses the ball and it falls for Diego Mauricio, who fails to keep is first-time effort on target.

27' MASSIVE SCARE FOR OFC!

Saul Crespo plays a horrendous backpass to Amrinder Singh and Sivasakthi is completely on his tail. But the custodian does well to clear his line even with the BFC forward just breathing down his neck.

22' BFC COME CLOSE!

Bruno Ramires makes a darting run down the middle and lays off a delicious through ball for Roy Krishna. The Fijian forward latches onto it in a blink, but Amrinder Singh is quickly off his line and makes himself big to parry Krishna's effort away.

17' Diego Mauricio stands over the resulting free-kick but his effort is blocked by the Bengaluru FC wall.

16' Jayesh Rane handles the ball just outside his own box and Odisha FC now have a free-kick from a threatening position.

7' Both sides have had a positive start to the game, eyeing to bag an early game.

2' EARLY CHANCE FOR OFC!

Bright start for the Juggernauts as Diego Mauricio makes a smart run into the box and lays the ball off for Jerry Mawihmingthanga. The latter unleashes a low effort but Gurpreet steps up with a sharp save.

1' KICK-OFF!

We're underway at the Kalinga Stadium.

ISL 2022-23: Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC: Head-to-head stats and numbers you need to know

Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC - Head to head: The Kalinga Warriors have squared off against the Blues on seven different occasions previously, including once in the recently concluded Durand Cup. Odisha have won just once, while the Karnataka-based outfit has won this fixture on five occasions. The two sides have settled for a point only once.

ISL 2022-23: Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC prediction, preview, team news, and more

Bengaluru FC starting lineups: Gurpreet Sandhu (GK), Namgyal Bhutia, Sandesh Jhingan, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Roshan Naorem, Jayesh Rane, Bruno Silva, Leon Augustine, Siva Narayanan, Roy Krishna, Sunil Chhetri (C).

TEAM NEWS! Leon Augustine is handed a start and Roy Krishna returns in Simon Grayson’s eleven tonight. 🔵@javih89, in case you're wondering, is back home in Spain with his wife, cradling a beautiful baby girl they've just been blessed with! 👶#WeAreBFC #NothingLikeIt #OFCBFC pic.twitter.com/ydM4GFnBJw
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 27, 2022

Odisha FC Starting Lineup: Amrinder Singh (GK), Shubham Sarangi, Carlos Delgado (C), Sahil Panwar, Osama Malik, Thoiba Singh, Saul Crespo, Raynier Fernandes, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Nandhakumar Sekar, Diego Mauricio.

🚨TEAM NEWS IN🚨

Josep names his starting XI to face #TheBlues 🟣⚫️#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #TheEasternDragons #HeroISL #OFCBFC pic.twitter.com/ZOu1ya9oS8
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) October 27, 2022

Odisha FC will square off against Bengaluru FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The Juggernauts have played three matches in the 2022-23 Indian Super League (ISL) season so far, winning two and losing one.

Against Kerala Blasters in the last game, Odisha FC conceded an early goal but roared back in the second half to win by a 2-1 margin. However, Josep Gombau's side will now face yet another stern test in the form of Bengaluru FC.

The Blues have won one, lost one, and drawn one of their three ISL games this season. In their last game, Simon Grayson's side succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Hyderabad FC and currently find themselves fifth in the standings.

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the Indian Super League (ISL) match between Odisha FC and Bengaluru FC at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. This is Sayantan and I'll be taking you through what promises to be an enticing encounter.

Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2022-23 LIVE Updates and Score

Match starts at 7.30 pm.