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

Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The final match of the 2024 is here and we will be rounding off the year with a cracker of a contest between teams sitting in the top-half of the table. It will be Mumbai City FC at home, up against NorthEast. Both teams are coming off winning their respective last matches. Mumbai beat Chennaiyin 1-0 while NorthEast hammered Hyderabad 5-2.

Current Standings: At present Mumbai City  is placed 5th in the points table with 20 points, while NorthEast occupy the 6th position with 18 points. 

Head-to-head Record: These two have faced each other in 20 games, with Mumbai winning 11 to NorthEast’s 5.

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The Islanders secured yet another hard-fought victory, edging past Chennaiyin 1-0 with an early strike from Nikos Karelis in the 8th minute. Despite a lively contest, both sides struggled to find rhythm in the final third, leaving Karelis' clinical finish as the defining moment of the match. This marks the Islanders' third 1-0 win in their last four games, showcasing their knack for grinding out results.

Islanders' coach Peter Kratky didn’t hold back in criticising his team’s performance, particularly their frequent turnovers that left them struggling for control. “No, I wasn’t pleased,” he admitted. “I want football where we keep the ball and control the game. Cheap turnovers put us under unnecessary pressure. Under pressure, I can understand, but without pressure? That’s hard to accept.” Kratky emphasised the need for improvement, urging his players to focus on maintaining possession and delivering the attacking football he envisions.

Stats that matter 

1. With an xG of 1.66, Mumbai City has got the third-best xG in the league this season.
2. With 15 goals, the Islanders have scored the fourth lowest number of goals in the league.
3. They have managed to keep four clean sheets in their last four games and are placed 2nd in terms of the number of clean sheets (5) achieved this season by a team.
4. The Islanders scored most of their goals in the period of 16-30, most in the league. 

Mumbai City FC Probable XI -  P. Lachenpa (GK); Mawia, M. Singh, Arroyo N,Rodrigues; Total, Y. Van Nieff, Fernandes; L. Chhangte, N. Karelis, B. Singh

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Unlike their counterparts, the Highlanders drenched their opponents in goals as they turned over a 2-0 deficit to beat Hyderabad FC 5-2. Guillermo Fernandez struck twice, Alaaeddine Ajaraie returned to the scoresheet, and two own goals added to NorthEast’s fortune as Juan Benali’s side put a stop to their run of two successive defeats. 

Whenever the Islanders take the field, all eyes are on one man—Alaaeddine Ajaraie. With 12 goals in 12 games and an impressive 0.99 xG per match, he's the epitome of consistency. After a brief two-game drought, Ajaraie rediscovered his scoring touch against Hyderabad, proving that he isn't finished and there’s more to come.

Stats that matter 

1. NorthEast are tied second with Mohun Bagan for scoring the most number of goals  (26)  this season.
2. NorthEast scored 31% of their goals between the period 0-15.
3. Northeast United have conceded in each of their last six matches.
4. Their xGA of 1.73 is the 2nd worst in the league this season. 

NorthEast Probable XI - Gurmeet Singh (GK), Buanthanglun Samte,Zabaco, Akhtar, D Singh, Nickson, Bemammer, Albiach, Jithin, Ajaraie, Guillermo

MUMBAI CITY FC vs NORTHEAST UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

Mumbai City has dominated NorthEast United in recent clashes, boasting a 4-1 record in the last five encounters, including emphatic victories of 4-1 (twice) and 3-1. The Highlanders have managed 14 goals in these games, but Mumbai's home advantage shines with six wins in their last 10 meetings in the city. This sets up an intriguing battle: NorthEast's high-octane attack against Mumbai's resilient defense. It's a close game to call, however. If you look at the odds, most betting sites favor a win for Mumbai. Mumbai is favored to win with odds of 1.69 to NorthEast's 4.75, and a draw is at 4.00.

Mumbai City FC to Win (1-0)

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