Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Sheikh Russel in 5th and Abahani Chittagong in 6th place.
- Sheikh Russel have not yet lost a game at home.
- Abahani Chittagong have scored in all their away matches so far.
It's no vacation for neither Sheikh nor Abahani Chittagong as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Sheikh Russel form and stats
Sheikh Russel are steadily winning Premier League games and points here at Bangabandhu National Stadium. 5 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats is the summary from 7 games. Two home wins in a row for Sheikh Russel bring valid hopes of a third.
Sheikh lost their last game at Mohammedan Dhaka (placed 4th) after a 0-1 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Sheikh won a home game hosting Rahmatgonj MFS (3-0).
Sheikh can score goals in their home matches. After 7 league matches they have found the net 17 times. Defensively Sheikh have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (3 in 7 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Abahani Chittagong form and stats
Abahani Chittagong's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Abahani Chittagong collect 14 points from their 7 away matches in the Premier League. 4 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 1 defeat). Having won their last three away games Chittagong has no reason to fear anyone.
Nixon Guylherme, R. Hossain (2), J. Brossou and M. Rabby scored in Chittagong's previous match, the home game against Saif that ended 5-2. Ahead of that match was the victory versus Arambagh at their stadium, the result 1-0.
A crazy, crazy match with lots of goals last time out for Abahani Chittagong, as mentioned above. 7 goals in that one, will this match be as much fun?
Abahani Chittagong have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 7 league away games 10 goals have been scored. Chittagong are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 6 times in 7 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Abahani Chittagong - Sheikh 0-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Sheikh Russel won three games, two matches ended with a draw and Abahani Chittagong has five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / fiveTop Goalscorers
  N. Rocha Brizolara 8 goals |  M. Abdullah 6 goals | U. Moneke 5 goals |
Sheikh Russel missing players
Abahani Chittagong missing players
| Sheikh Russel | Abahani Chittagong | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 24 | 17 | 5 | Scored | S | 4 | 10 | 21 |
| 16 | 3 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 86% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 57% | 53% |
| 53% | 57% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 29% | 33% |
| 27% | 29% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 14% | 27% |
| 13% | 14% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 14% | 13% |
| 40% | 43% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 43% | 47% |
| 47% | 57% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 57% | 40% |
| 13% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.1 | 1.4 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 10.3 | 11.4 | 17 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| 4.7 | 5.4 | 10 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| 34% | 45% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 30% | 34% |
- Abahani Chittagong have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Abahani Chittagong haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sheikh Russel have not yet lost a game at home.
- Sheikh Russel have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sheikh Russel have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Sheikh Russel have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Sheikh Russel haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bashundhara Kings | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 39 | 43 |
| 2 | Abahani | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 20 | 32 |
| 3 | Sheikh Jamal | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 32 |
| 4 | Mohammedan Dhaka | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 28 |
| 5 | Sheikh Russel | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 26 |
| 6 | Abahani Chittagong | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 25 |
| 7 | Saif | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 23 |
| 8 | Bangladesh Police | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -9 | 16 |
| 9 | Rahmatgonj MFS | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -11 | 14 |
| 10 | Muktijoddha SKC | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -11 | 10 |
| 11 | Baridhara | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -13 | 9 |
| 12 | Brothers Union | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 18 | -21 | 5 |
| 13 | Arambagh | 15 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 28 | -34 | 2 |