East Bengal vs Northeast United: East Bengal will host Northeast United FC in an exciting Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on November 29, 2024. This match has plenty at stake, with both teams aiming to strengthen their positions in the league standings.

East Bengal vs Northeast United Head-to-Head

The two sides have a competitive history.

• Last 9 Meetings:
  • East Bengal Wins: 2
  • Draws: 3
  • Northeast United Wins: 4

ISL Standings

• East Bengal: Struggling this season, they sit 13th with just 1 point from 7 matches. Their recent form reads: L L L L D, scoring only 4 goals while conceding 12.
• Northeast United: Currently 3rd with 15 points from 9 games. Their recent form is promising: L W W D W, with 21 goals scored and 15 conceded.

Last Five Meetings

1. Feb 10, 2024: Northeast United 3-2 East Bengal
2. Dec 4, 2023: East Bengal 5-0 Northeast United
3. Feb 8, 2023: East Bengal 3-3 Northeast United
4. Oct 20, 2022: Northeast United 1-3 East Bengal
5. Feb 28, 2022: East Bengal 1-1 Northeast United

East Bengal vs Northeast United Lineups

East Bengal (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Prabhsukhan Gill
Defense: Mohammad Rakip, Anwar Ali, Chungnunga Lal, Sauvik Chakrabarti
Midfield: Saul Crespo, Nandhakumar Sekar
Attack: Maher Hijazi, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Mahdi Talal
Forward: Dimitris Diamantakos

Northeast United (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Gurmeet Singh
Defense: Buanthanglun Samte, Michel Zabaco, Asheer Akhtar, Soraisham Dinesh Singh
Midfield: Muthu Irukandi
Attack: Alaeddine Ajaraie, Louis Nickson, Nestor Albiach, Jithin Subran
Forward: Guillermo

10 Key Stats

1. East Bengal hasn’t scored in 2 of their 3 home matches this season.
2. Northeast United has a better first-half win percentage (39%) compared to East Bengal (22%).
3. East Bengal holds the record for the most red cards this season (4).
4. Northeast United has scored 21 goals, averaging 2.33 goals per match this season.
5. East Bengal’s home record: 0 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
6. Average goals in the first half of their meetings: 2.
7. Northeast United won their last encounter by 1 goal.
8. East Bengal’s Dimitris Diamantakos is key to their attacking hopes.
9. Northeast United’s defense has conceded 15 goals but remains organized in key moments.
10. Both teams will meet again at Northeast United’s home ground later in the season.

SWOT Analysis: East Bengal vs Northeast United

SC East Bengal

Strengths:

• Solid track record at home against Northeast United, unbeaten in their last 3 meetings in Kolkata.
• Scored an average of 3 goals per game against Northeast United in their last 5 encounters.
• Capable of bouncing back when trailing at home, winning 33% of such matches.
• Historically higher goal difference (17-16) in this fixture despite fewer wins.

Weaknesses:

• Poor form this season, with no wins in 7 matches and only 1 point secured.
• Disciplinary issues, with the highest red card count (4) in the league.
• Struggles to score at home, failing to net in 2 of 3 home matches this season.
• Weak first-half performance, winning only 22% of first halves compared to Northeast United’s 39%.

Opportunities:

• Potential to capitalize on home advantage and a strong head-to-head record in recent matches.
• Improvement in discipline could reduce disruptions and boost morale.
• With a significant fan base at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, crowd support could lift their performance.

Threats:

• Facing a high-scoring Northeast United side that has netted in 19 consecutive matches.
• Vulnerable to early goals, with Northeast United scoring 38% of their goals in the first 15 minutes.
• Opponent’s superior current form could overwhelm their defense.

Northeast United FC

Strengths:

• Consistent scoring record, having scored in every away match this season.
• Strong current form, unbeaten in their last 4 games.
• Higher first-half dominance, winning 39% of first halves compared to East Bengal’s 22%.
• A more effective season overall, reflected in their 3rd-place standing.

Weaknesses:

• Historically struggled in Kolkata, winless in their last 3 visits to East Bengal.
• Inability to recover from trailing away, winning 0% of matches when conceding first.
• Vulnerable in defense, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game against East Bengal.

Opportunities:

• Exploit East Bengal’s disciplinary issues and defensive lapses.
• High scoring potential in the first 15 minutes can put pressure on East Bengal early.
• Leveraging momentum from their win in the last encounter (3-2).

Threats:

• East Bengal’s home advantage and tendency to dominate goal-scoring in direct encounters.
• A high number of goals in previous matches (average of 4.8 per game) increases the risk of defensive exposure.
• Overconfidence could lead to lapses against a historically resilient East Bengal side.

East Bengal vs Northeast United Prediction

Despite their struggles, East Bengal has the home advantage and an attacking lineup capable of surprises. However, Northeast United’s strong form and firepower make them slight favorites.

Predicted Scoreline: East Bengal 1-1 Northeast United

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