With just three more rounds to go and keeping a tight focus on the Hero I-League, Bengaluru FC meets Salgaocar FC at their own fortress here tomorrow.
At par with Mohun Bagan in points, Bengaluru have played a match less.
Seeking to win the title for a second straight time, Bengaluru's aspirations got a mini jolt in the last away game against Shillong Lajong FC where they failed to garner three full points.
Not everything have gone well for the Goan powerhouse Salgaocar, who have 17 points from 16 rounds, and are at the bottom-half of the points table.
Past results are in favour of Bengaluru, as they have defeated Salgaokar on all occasions.
In recent past Bengaluru won the away battle against Salgaocar at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa. Striker Robin Singh's header gave them three vital points, which was dominated by Bengaluru all through.
Salgaokar lost their previous match against Royal Wahingdoh 2-4, which coach Derrick Perriera reckoned as one of the worst loss of the season. However, they have recovered from the loss and are ready to take on Bengaluru.
There's no injury threat to the Salgaokar players. Gilbert Oliveira who had to sit out in the previous match comes in for tomorrow's match.
Bengaluru gaffer Ashley Westwood stressed the importance of the game.
"Table topper Mohun Bagan will be playing against a team twice in next two rounds. Winning would not be that easy. We stand a good chance to win the I-League should we win all our remaining matches!"
Striker Sean Rooney, who was struggling with an injury for the past few matches, has recovered.
