Five goals in eight games away from home, Bengaluru FC’s record on the road this season heavily pales compared to their performance last season. In the 2018-19 edition of the Indian Super League (ISL), the Blues registered 14 goals in the eight away games during the league phase.
With nine goals under his belt, Sunil Chhetri has contributed to just under 50 per cent of Bengaluru’s goal tally this season. A confluence of these two stats saw the defending champions stage a lifeless performance against Chennaiyin FC at the Marina Arena.
The visitors assumed a ‘be careful not to lose approach’ and were hesitant to push men forward.