A common trend noticed among their acquisitions in the summer window was a downward shift in the average age of the players. The former champions have revamped their squad ahead of the upcoming season, with a new-look foreign contingent, and several domestic signings too. They had an unbeaten start to their previous campaign, winning three and drawing three of their first six games, but their campaign took a disappointing turn when they failed to register a win in the following eight fixtures. Having established themselves as consistent contenders for the champions' throne over the past few seasons, Bengaluru FC fell short of making it to the top four for the first time in their ISL history last season. Three out of the previous five encounters between the two clubs have resulted in draws, with the two fixtures last season also ending with no victors. NorthEast United FC have won just one game against the former champions, which was back in the semi-finals of the 2018-19 season. The Blues have historically been the better side in this fixture, winning five, and drawing four of the 10 games that they've contested against the Highlanders. The Highlanders will look to go one step better and reach the final.
The Blues will look to return to the semi-finals again this season having missed out on the knockout spot last year. ISL 2021-22 Highlights, Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC: Cleiton Silva gave Bengaluru FC the lead in the 14th minute, Mashoor Shereef scored an own in the 23rd, Jayesh Rane scored in the 42nd and Prince Ibara doubled the lead in the 81st as Deshorn Brown and Mathias Coureur equalised in the 17th and 25th minute for NorthEast United FC at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday, November 20, in the Indian Super League (ISL).
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