Indian Super League, Round 14

Hyderabad host Bengaluru in a crunch clash on Thursday at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco. Here are a few interesting stats ahead of this game, to get you into matchday mood…

10 Goals

In 13 matches, Halicharan Narzary and Aridane Santana have been involved in 10 goals out of 16 scored by Hyderabad. To have the duo fit and firing, would be key for Manolo Marquez’s side in this clash.

4 Clean Sheets

Thriving with experience is a Hyderabad defence that has four clean sheets to boast of, coming into this match. It’s not just the defenders, however, who were responsible for shutting out the opposition. Bengaluru on the other hand has just two clean sheets, so far this season.

372 Tackles

Hyderabad has made a total of 372 tackles in 13 games so far. Our disciplined but decisive tackling of the ball, coupled with smart pressing has had its affect on hurrying opponents in possession. Akash Mishra leads the way with 51 successful tackles on his own. Bengaluru are bottom of this list in the league with just 328 tackles to their name.

853 Touches

Hyderabad right-back Ashish Rai has 853 touches in 13 matches, the fourth highest in the league. Juanan with 722 touches is at the top of the list for Bengaluru.

177 Fouls

Manolo Marquez’s side has just one more foul than Bengaluru (176), underlining the similarity of style between the two sides. The difference arises with Bengaluru accumulating 28 yellow cards while Hyderabad have picked up just 15 yellow cards in 13 matches.