Bengaluru FC eye first win under Muñoz against struggling Odisha FC at PJN
Synopsis
Bengaluru FC's winless stretch meets Odisha FC's relegation crisis on Monday. Muñoz chases his first ISL win while the Blues' away form — three wins and a draw — offers hope against a Juggernauts side that has won once in 2025-26.
Key Takeaways
Bengaluru FC face Odisha FC on Monday at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa .
Head coach Pep Muñoz seeks his first ISL win after taking over from Renedy Singh .
Bengaluru sit sixth with 15 points ; Odisha are 13th with 6 points , three above relegation.
Odisha have won only once this season — a 4-1 victory over NorthEast United FC on 20 March .
Bengaluru boast a strong away record with three wins and a draw; Nikhil Poojary and Ashqiue Kuruniyan are sidelined with muscular injuries.
Bengaluru FC take on Odisha FC in an Indian Super League fixture at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Monday, seeking to break a three-game winless run and deliver head coach Pep Muñoz his maiden victory in the league. The Blues, unbeaten away with three wins and a draw this season, face a Odisha side in freefall — winless in their last five matches and hovering just three points above the relegation zone.
Form and standings
Bengaluru FC arrive off a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium and occupy sixth place with 15 points. Odisha FC, by contrast, sit 13th with just 6 points after a 0-3 home loss to East Bengal FC — their fourth defeat in five outings. The sole bright spot for the Juggernauts came on 20 March, when they defeated NorthEast United FC 4-1 in Guwahati, but momentum has evaporated since.
Head-to-head record
The two sides have met 16 times in the ISL, with seven victories apiece and two draws. The record suggests an even contest, though Bengaluru's superior league position and away form give them the edge on Monday.
Muñoz seeks first win
Pep Muñoz, who took charge after Renedy Singh's departure, remains winless in the league. At the pre-match press conference on Sunday, he struck a measured tone:
Point of View
And a loss here deepens questions about his tactical acumen in the ISL's compressed format. Odisha's collapse — from a promising 4-1 win in March to four losses in five — suggests structural issues beyond poor form. For Bengaluru, the away record is a genuine asset, but without Poojary and Kuruniyan, their midfield creativity will be tested. This is a must-win for both, though for different reasons: one to salvage a coaching tenure, the other to avoid the drop.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Bengaluru FC winless in their last three games?
Bengaluru have drawn one and lost two of their last three matches, struggling to convert chances. Their most recent outing was a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC, leaving head coach Pep Muñoz still searching for his first ISL victory.
What is Odisha FC's current league position?
Odisha FC sit in 13th place with 6 points, just 3 points above relegation-threatened Mohammedan SC. They have won only once this season and have lost four of their last five matches.
When was Odisha FC's last win?
Odisha FC's sole victory came on 20 March 2025, when they defeated NorthEast United FC 4-1 away in Guwahati. Since then, the team has struggled significantly.
Who will miss the match for Bengaluru FC?
Bengaluru FC will be without Nikhil Poojary and Ashqiue Kuruniyan, both sidelined with muscular injuries. Poojary limped off during the previous match against Mumbai City FC.
What is Bengaluru FC's away record this season?
Bengaluru FC have an impressive away record with three wins and a draw, making them strong favourites to take points at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday.
