Jamshedpur FC vs NorthEast United FC, Indian Super League 2024-2025, Today Match Prediction

Jamshedpur FC vs NorthEast United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a bruising 3-0 defeat to Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur return to their fortress, known as the ‘Furnace’, eager to reclaim their dominance. With home advantage on their side, they’ll look to bounce back in style against NorthEast United this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. IST. Meanwhile, NorthEast United arrive wounded after a tough 2-0 home defeat to Mumbai City, eager to turn the tide in this crucial clash.

Current Standings: Jamshedpur FC is currently positioned 3rd in the points table with 34 points, whereas NorthEast is placed a couple of places down the table at 6th with 29 points. 

Head-to-head record: In their Indian Super League (ISL) encounters, Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC have faced each other 17 times. Jamshedpur holds the upper hand with 7 victories, while NorthEast United has secured 3 wins; the remaining 7 matches ended in draws.

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Jamshedpur FC Preview

With the points table tightening—except for Mohun Bagan at the top—every match is a game-changer. For that reason, Jamshedpur, dominant at home but shaky away, must seize all six points from their final two games at The Furnace to stay in the hunt. Still, Jamshedpur can't afford slip-ups on the road. With Bengaluru and Mumbai City closing in, they must secure crucial points away to keep their playoff hopes alive in the final stretch. 

However, ahead of the clash against NorthEast, they will not have to worry much as they are back to where they have been so comfortable in dismantling teams.Despite their struggles on the road, the Red Miners remain in the playoff race for a reason. At The Furnace, they've been nearly unstoppable—winning 80% of their games with eight wins, one draw, and just one defeat. When the Red Miners step onto the field on Thursday, head coach Khalid Jamil will demand nothing less than a victory to keep their playoff dreams alive.

Stats that matter

1. With 25 points, Jamshedpur has taken the second highest number of points from home games, second only to Mohun Bagan ( 28 ).
2. Jamshedpur FC have won four of their last five home matches while one ended as a draw.
3. Jamshedpur FC has scored at least one goal in consecutive games.
4. Jamshedpur FC have scored 27% of their goals between 76-90.
5. Javi Hernandez is Jamshedpur’s top scorer with 7 goals. 

Jamshedpur Probable XI -  A Gomes (GK); Barla, P Chowdhary, Eze, M Uvais, S Das, Cirkovic, Irshad Khan, Hernandez, M Sanan, Siverio

NorthEast United FC Preview

Wins have been rare for NorthEast United lately, with just one victory in their last seven games. The rest? Five draws and a lone defeat, leaving them desperate for a turnaround. Unfortunately, that defeat happened recently against Mumbai where they failed to find the back of the net despite having taken 20 shots. Lately, their biggest struggle has been finding the back of the net.

Despite netting 37 goals—the third-highest this season—NorthEast United have struggled in recent matches. In their last seven games, they've failed to score three times and managed more than one goal in just two outings. 

Winning and scoring may be a struggle, but NorthEast United knows how to grind out results away from home. With 16 points on the road—joint second with Mumbai City—they remain unbeaten in their last four, with two wins and two draws. Jamshedpur have a tough task ahead as they fight to protect their strong home record. 

Stats that matter

1. Alaeddine Ajaray is NorthEast's top scorer with 18  goals and assisted the most (6).
2. NorthEast scores 30% of their goals between the period of 76-90.
3. The Highlanders have scored the highest number of goals (20) this season in away games. 

NorthEast United Probable XI -  Gurmeet Singh (GK), Tlang, Akhtar, Samte, Zabaco, Mayakkanan, Nickson, Bemammer, Jithin, Ajaraie, Nestor Albiach

JAMSHEDPUR FC vs NORTHEAST UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

Jamshedpur's last clash with NorthEast was a nightmare, resulting in a 5-0 thrashing. However, at The Furnace, they've generally had the upper hand, winning three and losing only once in their last seven home meetings. That said, NorthEast's strong away form this season gives them hope for a positive result at The Furnace.

Interestingly, the odds favor the visitors, with NorthEast tipped to win at 2.2, while Jamshedpur is at 3.0, and a draw at 3.6. This match is a tough call, but we are going with the recent form of both the teams and back Northeast United to Win!

Northeast United to Win (2-0)

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