Durand Cup winners Bengaluru FC will travel to the home of the reigning ISL champions Hyderabad FC at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, October 22.
The Nizams started their season with a hard-fought 3-3 draw against heavyweights Mumbai City FC.
Manolo Marquez's team followed it up with a 3-0 win over NorthEast United FC, with Mohammad Yasir and Halicharan Narzary playing a massive role in their club's first victory of the season.
Bengaluru FC, who started their campaign with a 1-0 win over NorthEast United, will look to return to winning ways after being held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Chennaiyin FC.
Despite a strong start to the game, the Blues succumbed to the pressure from Thomas Brdaric's side and ended up conceding right before half time.
Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC: Head-to-head
The two teams have faced each other on six occasions in the ISL. While Hyderabad FC emerged victorious in two matches, Bengaluru FC won one. Three of these games ended in a draw. The Nizams won both fixtures last season.
Matches Played: 6
Hyderabad FC wins: 2
Bengaluru FC wins: 1
Draws: 3
Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC: Top goalscorers in the previous ISL season
Bengaluru FC: Cleiton Silva (9), Prince Ibara (4), Sunil Chhetri (4).
Hyderabad FC: Bartholomew Ogbeche (18), Javier Siverio (7).
Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC: Clean Sheets from the previous ISL season
Hyderabad FC: Laxmikant Kattimani (3)
Bengaluru FC: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (3), Lara Sharma (2).
Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC: More stats and numbers you need to know from the previous ISL season
Most saves: Laxmikant Kattimani (HFC - 61), Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (BFC - 33)
Most passes: Joao Victor (HFC - 680), Alan Costa (BFC - 910)
Most tackles: Akash Mishra (HFC - 39), Bruno Ramires (BFC - 104)
Most touches: Akash Mishra (HFC - 1439), Bruno Ramires (BFC - 1165)