Fantasy Tips for Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC
Final of ISL 2017/18 will see Bengaluru FC take on Chennaiyin FC in the Southern Derby. The match will also see a clash between 2 of the highest scoring Indian forwards in Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua.
Goalkeeper
Karanjit Singh: Karanjit was superb against FC Goa helping Chennaiyin FC to keep another clean sheet. The shot stopper has been one of the standout goalkeepers of ISL 2017/18 and is one of the big reasons for Chennaiyin FC’s strong defensive record. If Chennaiyin are to claim another title Karanjit has to be at his best.
Defenders
Sereno: Sereno has already scored once and also assisted once. The Super Machans captain’s aerial prowess means he is also a threat in the opposition box and can contribute both defensively and attackingly.
Jerry: The 19-year-old has provided 2 assists so far, only Rene Mihelic and Nelson have more amongst Chennaiyin FC players. The full back has attempted 808 passes, the 3rd most by a Chennaiyin FC player. Jerry’s potential at both ends make him a must pick for your fantasy teams.
John Johnson: The Middlesbrough academy graduate has excelled in ISL leading Bengaluru FC’s defence. He has been a big reason for Bengaluru’s fine defensive record so far. The 28-year old is dominant aerially which also makes him a threat in the opposition box.
Juanan: The Spanish defender has done his job well so far, impressing with his no nonsense defending and tight man marking. The 30-year old will be the key to stopping Chennaiyin FC’s inform offense and help Bengaluru FC win the ISL at the first time of asking.
Midfielders
Dimas Delgado: Dimas provided another assist in Bengaluru FC’s semi-final win over FC Pune City. The former Barcelona B player has attempted 896 passes at an average of 68.43 passes per match only Ahmed Jahouh has attempted more passes per match in ISL 2017/18. His defensive awareness can be highlighted by the fact that he has made 21 interceptions, the most by a Bengaluru FC player.
Augusto: Augusto had gone off the boil recently but has returned to his best at the right time. The 26-year old has attempted 848 passes, the most by a Chennaiyin FC player, his 60 attempted tackles are also the most by a Chenanaiyin FC player, the Brazilian’s class and quality combined means he is a must pick for your fantasy teams.
Nelson: Gregory Nelson proved to be the unlikely hero for Chennaiyin FC providing 2 assists in a comfortable 3-0 win over FC Goa. The 30-year-old has provided 3 assists, only Mihelic has provided more for assists for the Super Machans. The Dutchman will once again be one of Chennai’s biggest threats going forward owing to his pace and trickery.
Forwards
Sunil Chhetri: Sunil Chhetri proved his class scoring a superb hattrick in the semi-final against FC Pune City. Chhetri has scored 13 goals so far, only 2 players have scored more goals in ISL 2017/18.. The 33-year old has attempted 43 shots on target, the most by a player in ISL 2017/18.
Miku: Miku didn’t score in the last match but along with Sunil Chhetri will be one of Bengaluru FC’s biggest threats going forward. The Venezuelan has scored 14 goals, 2nd most by a player in ISL 2017/18 and will look to finish the season on a high.
Jeje: Jeje after struggling for form proved his class and quality scoring twice as Chennaiyin FC reached their 2nd final in 3 years. The 26-year old’s big game potential means he is a must pick for your fantasy teams.