FC Goa v Bengaluru FC: Predicted lineups, team news ahead of ISL fixture on Nov 6, 2026
FC Goa will host Bengaluru FC at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday, November 6, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 PM IST in an Indian Super League 2026-27 fixture; FC Goa come into the game after a 2-1 win over Inter Kashi while Bengaluru were held 1-1 by NorthEast United FC.
FC Goa secured a 2-1 victory over Inter Kashi on November 1, 2026, having previously drawn with Sporting Club Delhi, and are seeking to build consistency under head coach Gouramangi Singh following their first league win of the campaign. Playing at home gives the Gaurs an opportunity to try to sustain momentum and press for three points in the early stages of the season.
Bengaluru FC have accumulated seven points from their opening three matches, beginning the campaign with wins against Sporting Club Delhi and Chennaiyin FC before the 1-1 draw with NorthEast United on October 30. A victory at Fatorda would take Bengaluru to ten points and strengthen their early standing in the league table.
Availability issues affect both squads: FC Goa will be without Ronney Willson Kharbudon, while Bengaluru FC will be missing Chinglensana Singh Konsham and Suresh Singh Wangjam because of call-ups to the Indian national team; Shivaldo Singh is also unavailable for Bengaluru due to injury.
The head-to-head count provided in the preview lists Wins: FC Goa – 7, Bengaluru FC – 9. The predicted XIs supplied in the same source are: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Naorem Roshan Singh, Ricky Meeitei, Menno Koch, Shivaldo Singh, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Manuel de Iriondo, Borja Martinez, Soham Varshneya, Ryan Williams, Mihailo Perovic; and Bob Jackson (GK), Aakash Sangwan, Alex Zalaya, Sandesh Jhingan, Udanta Singh, Harsh Patre, Alex Vallejo, KC Malsawmsanga, Muhammed Nemil, Francisco Feuillassier, Chiki.
Chiki is singled out as a player to watch after scoring in FC Goa’s win over Inter Kashi; the preview notes that his goal should boost his confidence and that Goa will rely on their attacking players to take initiative, with Chiki’s movement inside the penalty area potentially important against Bengaluru’s defence.
Soham Varshneya is highlighted among Bengaluru’s squad for his contributions across the first three matches — seven shots with three on target and one assist — and for a playing profile described as combining attacking intent, pace and defensive work such as clearances and recovering possession, providing balance on the wing.
The ISL match between FC Goa and Bengaluru FC will be played at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Friday, November 6, 2026, kicking off at 7:30 PM IST; the game will be live-streamed on the Indian Super League’s YouTube channel and Sony LIV and broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. For further coverage the source advises following Khel Now across its social channels and apps.
