Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters Super Cup 2023: Date, Time, Venue, Head-to-head, live streaming- All you need to know

Bengaluru FC will face Kerala Blasters in their final Group A match of the 2023 Super Cup on Sunday, with a spot in the semifinals on the line. The match, to be played at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode, will be a crucial encounter as it will determine which team progresses to the next round.

Both teams come into the match with contrasting results in their previous outings. Bengaluru FC secured their first win of the tournament with a 2-0 victory over RoundGlass Punjab, while Kerala Blasters suffered a 2-0 defeat to Sreenidi Deccan. With everything to play for, both teams are expected to field their strongest lineups.

BFC vs KBFC Super Cup 2023 match Time, Venue:

The BFC vs KBFC Super Cup match will be played at EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM IST on Sunday, April 16th.

Where to watch Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters Super Cup 2023 match:

The BFC vs KBFC Super Cup match will be telecasted at Sony Ten network. Fans can also stream the BFC vs KBFC Super Cup 2023 match at Sony LIV app or website on their smartphones or computers.

BFC vs KBFC Head-to-head:

Played - 13

BFC - 8

KBFC - 3

Draw - 2 

Probable BFC vs KBFC line-up:

Bengaluru FC Predicted XI: Sandhu (GK); Parag, Jhingan, Namgyal, Roshan; Bruno, Javi, Suresh, Rohit; Sivasakthi, Sunil Chhetri

Kerala Blasters Predicted XI: Sachin (GK), Nishu Kumar, Bijoy, Victor Mongil, Ayush, Vibin Mohanan, Danish Farooq, Saurav, Sahal, Apostolos, Dimitrios Diamantakos

You know it's a big game- BFC head coach Simon Grayson

Bengaluru FC head coach Simon Grayson emphasized the importance of the match, stating that the focus is firmly on winning the game. He added that playing against Kerala Blasters is always a big occasion, with both teams vying for bragging rights on and off the pitch. Grayson expects a good turnout at the stadium and anticipates an exciting encounter.

The match will also see several players running the risk of suspensions due to yellow cards. Jeakson Singh, Ayush Adhikari, and Dimitrios Diamantakos are all on yellow cards for Kerala Blasters, while Rohit Kumar, Parag Shrivas, and Sandesh Jhingan picked up cautions in the previous game for Bengaluru FC.

Diamantakos, who has scored ten goals in 21 ISL games, will be a key player for Kerala Blasters, while Javi Hernandez will be instrumental for Bengaluru FC, having already scored twice in the tournament.

Grayson laid down the marker for his team ahead of the crucial match, stating that they need to be ruthless in both boxes and limit Kerala Blasters to as few opportunities as possible. He added that they cannot let what happens in the other game affect them and can only control what they do.

With so much at stake, the encounter promises to be a thrilling one, and fans can expect an exciting match as both teams battle it out for a spot in the semifinals.