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

NorthEast United FC vs Odisha FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The Highlanders will take on the Juggernauts Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Sunday evening. Both teams are separated in the points table with goal difference. Quality wise both teams are on the same level. Fans can expect both teams to play free-flowing attacking football. 

Both teams favor an attacking style of play, promising a high-scoring encounter. The Highlanders currently lead the league in goals scored, while the Juggernauts have netted ten goals. Defensive vulnerabilities on both sides further support the expectation of a goal-fest. 

The Highlanders' recent home performance showcased their offensive capabilities, while Odisha has struggled on the road and exhibited defensive weaknesses. While the match promises excitement, the Highlanders' attacking prowess gives them the edge over the Juggernauts.

Current Standings: The Highlanders are in the fifth spot with eight points on the board and the Juggernauts are placed in the seventh spot with eight points. 

Head-to-Head Record: During the last 22 meetings, Northeast United FC have won 7 times, there have been 5 draws while Odisha FC have won 10 times.

TEAMS PREVIEW

NorthEast United FC Preview

The Highlanders humiliated Jamshedpur FC by defeating them by 5-0, the away team were down to 10 men and from then on the Highlanders trashed them. Benali was proud of his team’s performance and was happy with his players. In this upcoming fixture as well we can expect the home team to go all out attacking the Juggernaut's defence. 

The Highlanders are the best team in the league in terms of scoring goals and surely they will look to get another home win in front of their home crowd. Highlanders don't have any injury concerns and all players will be available for the match.  

Key Player to Watch: (Jithin MS) - The Player from Kerala is one of the most underrated players in the ISL. He is one of the most important parts of Benali’s team. He is a hardworking player who always gives his blood and sweat for the team. Jithin is an integral part of the Highlanders who is able to deliver results consistently. Even though his conversion rate is still not good enough overall his impart in the team’s attacking department is brilliant. Against the Juggernauts his performance on the flanks will determine the Highlanders' result for sure.  

Stats That Matter - The Highlanders have an average ball possession of 47.5% in the league. They take 13.5 shots per game and win 5.7 corners per game. Till now they have score 14 times and the Moroccan azraie is the top scorer with six goals and Nestor scored three goals for the team. On the defensive side, they have made 18.5 clearances per game and 2.5 saves per game. They have made the least number of tackles per game, i.e 13 and have the second least number of interceptions per game, 7.2.

NorthEast United Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): G Singh (GK); B Samte, M Zabaco, A Akhtar, S Singh (Defenders); M Bemmamer, Mayakkannan; Gogoi, N Albiach, Jithin MS (Midfielders); A Ajaraie (Forward) 

Odisha FC Preview

The Juggernauts helped the Islanders up to a draw as the match ended in a 1-1 draw in the Mumbai Football Arena. Overall the Islanders were the better team but Odisha’s defence did its job to stop them. Lobera’s men face another tough task to face the Highlanders away from home. 

Their midfield stalwart Ahmed Jahouh is suspended due to a red card in the last match and will not be available against NorthEast. They don't have any injury issues in their camp and all players are fit to play. 

Key Player to Watch: (Roy Krishna) - The Fijian veteran is still probably one of the most lethal players in the league. Despite his age he is able to score goals and is still very dangerous for the opposition team. With his physicality and movements, he is able to go past defenders and score goals very easily. His partnership with Boumous is still growing slowly but overall he is a proper team player who also does his defensive duties very well. 

Stats That Matter - The Juggernauts have the highest average ball possession in the league, i.e. 58.3%. They take 12.2 shots per game and have won the third highest number of corners, 5.7. Roy Krishna is their top scorer with three goals alongwith Diego Mauricio, till now as a team they have netted 10 times. On the defensive side, they have made 15.7 clearances per game and 2.8 saves per game. They win 16 tackles per game which is the second highest in the league and have the least number of interceptions ,i.e 6.7 in the league. 

Odisha FC Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): A Singh (GK); A Ranawade, M Fall, C Delgado, J Lalrinzuala (Defenders); R Kumar, Puitea; R Ali, H Boumous, Isak (Midfielders); R Krishna

NORTHEAST UNITED FC vs ODISHA FC
Winning Prediction

NorthEast United FC are the favorites to win this fixture, given their superior home form. Despite having experienced defenders, Odisha FC have struggled defensively. While the match is likely to be high-scoring, the home team is favored to emerge victorious.

North East United FC to Win (3-1)

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