The Jamshedpur FC vs Bengaluru FC match is one of the most anticipated fixtures left in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season. Popularly dubbed the “Steel Derby”, this clash carries massive playoff implications — with the league leaders hosting a dangerous Bengaluru side desperate for points. Here’s your complete guide.
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Jamshedpur FC vs Bengaluru FC: Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Jamshedpur FC vs Bengaluru FC — ISL 2025-26, Matchday 11 |
| Date & Time | Saturday, May 9, 2026 — 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur |
| TV Broadcast | Sports 18 Network |
| Live Stream | FanCode / JioHotstar |
| Table Position | Jamshedpur — 1st (21 pts) | Bengaluru — 6th (17 pts) |
Team Preview
Jamshedpur FC are in commanding form, sitting top of the ISL table with 21 points from 11 matches — six wins, three draws, and just two defeats. Crucially, they are unbeaten at home all season, winning five and drawing two of their seven home fixtures. Their last result was a clean 2-0 home win over FC Goa. Transfermarkt
Bengaluru FC, meanwhile, occupy sixth place with 17 points and have shown some resilience in recent weeks, winning or drawing four of their last five matches. They are dangerous on their day — especially with experienced forward Sunil Chhetri still capable of turning a game on its head. Transfermarkt
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Jamshedpur FC | W W D L D |
| Bengaluru FC | W D W D L |
Probable Lineups
Jamshedpur FC (4-4-2): Albino Gomes (GK); Muhammad Uvais, Stephen Eze, Pratik Chaudhari, Shubham Sarangi; Rei Tachikawa, Sourav Das, Javi Hernandez, M. Sanan; Javi Siverio, Imran Khan
Bengaluru FC (4-3-3): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Namgyal Bhutia, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Slavko Damjanovic, Roshan Naorem; Suresh Singh, Keziah Veendorp, Javi Hernandez; Halicharan Narzary, Sunil Chhetri, Rohit Danu
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings between these sides, Bengaluru FC has the upper hand with three victories, while Jamshedpur have managed one win and one draw. Most recently, Bengaluru FC won the reverse fixture 3-0 — a result Jamshedpur will be hungry to avenge on home turf. Transfermarkt
Match Prediction
Home form is everything for Jamshedpur this season. Their solid defensive record and tactical discipline under their current coach make them clear favorites, with a home win the primary prediction for this encounter. Bengaluru’s attacking quality, however, keeps this far from a walkover. Expect a tight, competitive match with Jamshedpur nicking it 1-0 or 2-0. Transfermarkt
Predicted Winner: Jamshedpur FC
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