The Blues carry significant momentum into the game following a clinical 2-0 opening win over SC Delhi, where a clean sheet and goals from Sivasakthi Narayanan and Sunil Chhetri gave BFC the perfect start.
Conversely, the Highlanders arrive in Bengaluru looking to erase the memory of a difficult defeat to East Bengal and break a long-standing hoodoo; they haven’t secured an away victory against the Blues since 2018.
In a sprint-format season of just 13 games, every point is magnified, and every moment matters. Despite NorthEast’s recent loss, Singh is wary of a backlash from a side that pushed them to a 2-2 draw in their last visit to the Fortress.
Addressing the tactical demands of the fixture, Singh noted, “Every team wants to keep the ball, but how we attack and defend together is what matters. I demand this from the players; we need to put our best foot forward tomorrow and I’m sure our chances will come.”
The defensive stability provided by the partnership of Rahul Bheke and Chinglensana Singh will be crucial in neutralizing a NorthEast attack that will likely “come at them with full force.”
