Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters: When, where to watch, head-to-head stats & more

Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC (Image credit: Twitter)

Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters are set to lock horns in their final Group A match on Sunday, April 16 at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode. The encounter will be crucial for the Blues, who are fighting for a spot in the 2023 Super Cup semifinals.

The Super Cup clash will feature a three-way duel between Bengaluru, Blasters, and Sreenidi Deccan to determine which team proceeds to the semifinals. Bengaluru and Deccan are tied on points, and a win over Blasters is required for the former to advance to the next round.

The battle between Bengaluru and Blasters will be played in parallel with the other Group A match between RoundGlass Punjab and Deccan.

Bengaluru registered its first win of the tournament with a 2-0 win over Punjab. Blasters, on the other hand, were defeated by Deccan by the same scoreline. Ahead of Sunday's blockbuster clash, Bengaluru FC head coach Simon Grayson said it will be a massive game for them.

“It was nice to get the win and the clean sheet in the last game. But the focus firmly remains on what we need to do to win the next game. The significance of the game on Sunday makes it a massive game for us,” Grayson said.

“Whenever you play Kerala Blasters, you know that it’s a big game, for the bragging rights on the pitch and off it as well. It has all the ingredients of a fantastic game, with the spice of the rivalry, and I expect a good crowd in the stadium which we are all looking forward to,” the head coach added.

“You can only control what you do, and we can’t let what happens in the other game affect us. We have to make sure that we are ruthless in both boxes and try to limit the Blasters to as few opportunities as possible,” he concluded.

Here are the match details for Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters:

Venue: EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode

Date and Time: April 15, 8:30 PM (IST)

Telecast: Sony Ten Network

Live Stream: Fancode app and website

Head-to-head record: Played – 13 | Bengaluru FC Wins – 8 | Kerala Blasters Wins – 3 | Draws – 2