Bengaluru FC take on New Radiant SC in match day three of the AFC Cup in an important tie to decide the group winners. Both teams are tied on 6 points after two wins in the group, scored four goals and conceded just one in their two games. With nothing to separate the teams, the match result in Bangalore will go a long way in deciding the eventual group winner.

Bengaluru FC has been in tremendous form this season. They have just lost one game in their last five competitive games, that against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super league. New Radiant SC has not lost any competitive matches this season so far, but have not been in their convincing best form.They were lucky to get a draw against eagles in the STO Male’ league, and was not superb against Abhani of Bangaldesh even though they came out as the winners.

The match between Bengaluru FC and New Radiant SC also promises the exciting match of the two Super stars of the South Asian football, Sunil Chhetri, the Indian national team forward against Ali Ashfaq from Maldives. Both has face off each other many a times in the national colours, with Sunil chhetri coming on top majority of the times. Their rivalry has reminded healthy and competitive throughout their carriers, hence it would be a good time for both the forwards to showcase their talents again and lead their team to victory.

With the match being played in bangalore, there is more pressure on Bengaluru FC to get a result than New Radiant SC. Any result other than a loss would be a good point for New Radiant SC, hence they can sit back, and play on the counter attack.

It’s a really close game to call, and we believe it just might be a score draw.

BoalhaMv Prediction: 1-1 (draw)