National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Bangladesh Police or Sheikh Russel that keep their silverware dream alive.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Bangladesh Police form and stats
Bangladesh Police was eliminated in the group stage last season in the Federation Cup.Bangladesh Police must be fairly happy with 5 points from their first three Premier League games here at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Mustafa Kamal Stadium.
Bangladesh's previous game was also played at home, ending 4-0 versus AFC Uttara. The home side are looking to build on that result. As indicated by the result mentioned above, Bangladesh Police played a great game against AFC Uttara and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Bashundhara Kings (0-1).The manager Cioabă will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Fortis in only four days.
Bangladesh Police are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 4 goals in 3 games.
Sheikh Russel form and stats
Last season their Federation Cup adventure ended in the quarter-finals.Things could have gone better for Sheikh Russel in their Premier League away matches, but 3 points from 2 games is all right.
Sheikh delivered a 2-2 draw playing at home against Abahani in their previous fixture. Which player has beaten the opponent goalie five matches in a row for the away team? The correct answer is Udoh and that is quite the accomplishment!
Prior to that match, the Sheikh Russel manager Mintu faced defeat when travelling to Sheikh Jamal and losing 2-3.The schedule is very tough for Sheikh Russel now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Premier League game at Bashundhara Kings is waiting in only four days.
{6 goals} so far away for Sheikh Russel, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 5. All from 2 league matches away.
Head 2 Head
Previous six meetings featuring these squads: Bangladesh Police won one, Sheikh Russel were winners in four and we saw one draw. three games with over 2,5 goals, three matches with under 2,5 goals.
Top Goalscorers
  M. Udoh 6 goals |   R. Hasan 2 goals | J. Hernandez 2 goals |
Bangladesh Police missing players
Sheikh Russel missing players
| Bangladesh Police | Sheikh Russel | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Won | W | 5 | 10 | ||
| 6 | 5 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 4 | 9 | ||
| 33 | 18 | Scored | S | 22 | 44 | ||
| 31 | 17 | Conceded | C | 18 | 38 | ||
| 84% | 79% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 60% | 57% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 80% | ||
| 48% | 43% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 58% | 60% | ||
| 28% | 29% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 44% | ||
| 24% | 21% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 32% | ||
| 52% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 72% | ||
| 36% | 43% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 12% | ||
| 28% | 29% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 20% | ||
| 3.7 | 3.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 3.9 | ||
| 3.6 | 3.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.9 | 5.2 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.6 | 1.6 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 9.5 | 8.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.2 | 9.3 | ||
| 4.2 | 3.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.9 | 4.1 | ||
| 28% | 39% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 45% | 38% | ||
| 10.8 | 11.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.5 | 10 | ||
| 3.5 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Abahani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Sheikh Russel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bangladesh Police | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 18 |
| 2 | Abahani | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | Sheikh Jamal | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | Bangladesh Police | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | Sheikh Russel | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Mohammedan Dhaka | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | Fortis | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Rahmatgonj MFS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 5 |
| 9 | Muktijoddha SKC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 10 | Abahani Chittagong | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 2 |
| 11 | AFC Uttara | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -10 | 0 |
