FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC, Indian Super League 2023-2024, Today Match Prediction

FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Goa look to bounce back from a first league defeat of the campaign when they welcome NorthEast United to the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao. NorthEast United were involved in a rollercoaster of a game against Mohun Bagan but they had to come away with a 4-2 loss. Both teams have had big setbacks in the recent Indian Super League matches.

TEAMS PREVIEW

FC Goa Preview

Reasons to be cheerful

• The impressive defence of Goa is still intact

• The club has conceded just one goal in the last four home games

Reasons to be fearful

• There have been no wins for Goa in the last two home games

• The team has not managed a victory in back-to-back ISL games

Goa have had a blip in terms of results with back-to-back winless matches. They have taken away the edge from the team in terms of being able to push for the top spot. Even now, Goa are in a favourable position when it to challenging for the top spot. Goa have to make up three points just to catch up Odisha, who have played two more games. Manolo Márquez only has Sandesh Jhingan missing because of a knee injury.

Star man – Carlos Martinez

Carlos Martinez continues to be the top scorer for Goa and he has been the club’s most consistent performer this season. The Spaniard has managed five goals and an assist from his 13 league appearances. An ever present in the Goa line-up this season, Martinez will be a key player for this game.

NorthEast United FC Preview

Reasons to be cheerful 

• NorthEast United have scored over 1.5 goals in four of the recent five games

• Tomi Juric’s form has been exceptional of late

Reasons to be fearful

• The club has conceded six goals in the last two games

• The last clean sheet for the team was back in September

NorthEast United took a major blow in terms of the league after the big loss against Mohun Bagan. It has the potential to hit confidence levels. NorthEast United have been displaying a lot of grit in recent weeks, but the upcoming match will be a big test for the team this season. A victory will be good enough for the team to get them back into the top six places. There are no injury worries for Juan Pedro Benali and his team.

Star man – Tomi Juric

Tomi Juric has been in sensational form for NorthEast United. He has come up with four goals in his last two matches. The 32-year-old will continue in the starting line-up unless any major injury issues just ahead of the match. The forward has already hit four goals to become the club’s top scorer in just three matches.

FC GOA vs NORTHEAST UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

Goa has so far shown fantastic control over matches but they have struggled for form in the last couple of games. NorthEast United might have just suffered a big loss against Mohun Bagan but they have been good going forward in the last few weeks. The form of Tomi Juric is another reason to expect goals out of NorthEast United. The two teams may end up cancelling out each other.

1-1 Draw

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