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Match Details: Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC Fantasy Team
Match: Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC
Tournament: Indian Super League 2026-27
Matchweek: 2
Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Home Team: Bengaluru FC
Away Team: Chennaiyin FC
Live Streaming: To be confirmed from official ISL broadcast announcements
The South Indian derby comes early this season. Bengaluru FC came from behind to beat SC Delhi 3-2 in their opener. Chennaiyin FC drew 1-1 away at FC Goa. Here are our fantasy tips, probable lineups and picks.
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Bengaluru FC:
- 10 Oct 2026, ISL: Bengaluru FC 3-2 SC Delhi (W). Borja Martinez scored twice (22nd and 75th minutes). Menno Koch scored the winner in the 89th minute from a Soham Varshneya cross, after scoring an own goal in the first half.
Chennaiyin FC:
- 10 Oct 2026, ISL: FC Goa 1-1 Chennaiyin FC (D). Irfan Yadwad put Chennaiyin ahead in the 64th minute from a Namgyal Bhutia pass. Chiki headed in Goa’s equaliser from a free kick in the 75th minute.
Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC Head To Head
The last meeting was on 16 May 2026 in Chennai. Bengaluru won 2-1. Daniel Chima Chukwu scored for Chennaiyin, and Ryan Williams and Serto Worneilen Kom (89th minute) scored for Bengaluru. Ryan Williams is still with Bengaluru and started the opener this season.
Team News: Bengaluru FC
- Head coach: Pep Munoz.
- Captain: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who also starts in goal.
- Injuries: None reported. Munoz said before the opener that the squad was ready.
- New signings who started: Borja Martinez (from AD Alcorcon) scored twice on debut. Mihailo Perovic started up front and made an assist.
- Sunil Chhetri: Still in the squad but did not start the opener.
- Bench option: Young midfielder Soham Varshneya came on against Delhi and set up the winner.
Team News: Chennaiyin FC
- Head coach: Clifford Miranda.
- Foreign players: Madih Talal, Nikola Stojanovic and Emmanuel Imanishimwe. Ramon Tanque led the line and Nuno Reis started at centre back.
- New signings who played: Muhammed Saheef and Ayush Chhetri started. Bryce Miranda came off the bench.
- Glan Martins: Went off in the first half at Goa. No injury update has been given, so check the team sheet. Lalhriatpuia Chawngthu (Hriata) replaced him.
- Injuries: No other injuries reported.
Probable Starting XIs
Bengaluru FC (4-2-3-1): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Chingambam Shivaldo, Menno Koch, Chinglensana Singh, Roshan Singh; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Fanai Lalremtluanga; Ryan Williams, Borja Martinez, Ashique Kuruniyan; Mihailo Perovic.
Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1): Mohammad Nawaz; Namgyal Bhutia, Muhammed Saheef, Nuno Reis, Emmanuel Imanishimwe; Ayush Chhetri, Glan Martins; Irfan Yadwad, Nikola Stojanovic, Brison Fernandes; Ramon Tanque.
If Glan Martins is not fit, Hriata comes into midfield. Final lineups come about an hour before kick off.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Borja Martinez (Bengaluru FC, midfielder): Two goals on his debut against SC Delhi. Bengaluru’s biggest goal threat right now.
- Ryan Williams (Bengaluru FC, forward): Assist for Borja’s first goal last week and scored against Chennaiyin in May.
- Mihailo Perovic (Bengaluru FC, forward): Assist for Borja’s second goal on debut. He leads the line.
- Irfan Yadwad (Chennaiyin FC, forward): Scored at Goa with a powerful shot and was rated 7 out of 10 by Khel Now.
- Namgyal Bhutia (Chennaiyin FC, defender): Assist for Irfan’s goal. Gets forward a lot from right back.
- Menno Koch (Bengaluru FC, defender): Headed the winner against Delhi. Big threat at set pieces.
- Emmanuel Imanishimwe (Chennaiyin FC, defender): Chennaiyin’s best defender at Goa (7 out of 10) and crosses well for the wingers.
Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
- Goalkeeper: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Defenders: Menno Koch, Namgyal Bhutia, Roshan Singh, Emmanuel Imanishimwe
- Midfielders: Borja Martinez (C), Ashique Kuruniyan, Nikola Stojanovic
- Forwards: Ryan Williams (Vc), Mihailo Perovic, Irfan Yadwad
Captain: Borja Martinez. Scored twice on debut and plays at home.
Vice captain: Ryan Williams. An assist last week and a goal in the last meeting with Chennaiyin.
Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
- Goalkeeper: Mohammad Nawaz
- Defenders: Menno Koch (Vc), Namgyal Bhutia, Muhammed Saheef
- Midfielders: Borja Martinez, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Brison Fernandes, Ayush Chhetri
- Forwards: Irfan Yadwad (C), Ramon Tanque, Mihailo Perovic
Captain: Irfan Yadwad. Scored last week and fewer people will captain a Chennaiyin player away from home.
Vice captain: Menno Koch. Scored the winner last game and is always a threat from corners.
Differentials: Mohammad Nawaz made key saves at Goa and can collect save points against Bengaluru’s attack. Ramon Tanque was involved in Chennaiyin’s goal and had more chances after the break. Muhammed Saheef made 8 defensive contributions on debut.
Where To Watch
ISL 2026-27 games are live on the Sony Sports Network on TV and on SonyLIV. They are also streamed free on the Indian Super League’s official YouTube channel.
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Match Prediction
Bengaluru showed they can come back from behind, and Borja Martinez looks like a great signing. They also let in two goals at home to Delhi, so Chennaiyin will get chances. Chennaiyin played well at Goa and only dropped points to a set piece. Home advantage and a sharper attack should be enough for Bengaluru. Our prediction: Bengaluru FC 2-1 Chennaiyin FC.
FAQs: Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC Fantasy Team
Who will win Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC today?
We expect Bengaluru FC to win 2-1 at home. They won the last meeting 2-1 too.
What is the Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC Fantasy prediction?
Pick Borja Martinez, Ryan Williams, Perovic and Menno Koch from Bengaluru, and Irfan Yadwad and Namgyal Bhutia from Chennaiyin.
What are the probable lineups for Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC?
Bengaluru: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Chingambam Shivaldo, Menno Koch, Chinglensana Singh, Roshan Singh; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Fanai Lalremtluanga; Ryan Williams, Borja Martinez, Ashique Kuruniyan; Mihailo Perovic. Chennaiyin: Mohammad Nawaz; Namgyal Bhutia, Muhammed Saheef, Nuno Reis, Emmanuel Imanishimwe; Ayush Chhetri, Glan Martins; Irfan Yadwad, Nikola Stojanovic, Brison Fernandes; Ramon Tanque.
Who is the best captain and vice captain for Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC?
Borja Martinez as captain and Ryan Williams as vice captain for small leagues. Irfan Yadwad as captain is a good differential for grand leagues.
Where to watch Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC?
On the Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV, with a free live stream on the ISL YouTube channel.
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