Mumbai City vs Northeast United: Mumbai City hosts Northeast United FC in a thrilling clash as the two top-half teams aim to strengthen their positions in the Indian Super League (ISL) standings. While Mumbai City seeks to capitalize on their home advantage, Northeast United FC will look to break their recent struggles against their formidable opponents.
Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 14
- Mumbai City Wins: 7
- Northeast United FC Wins: 4
- Draws: 3
Last 5 Meetings
- March 12, 2024: Mumbai City 4-1 Northeast United FC
- September 24, 2023: Northeast United FC 1-2 Mumbai City
- April 15, 2023: Northeast United FC 2-1 Mumbai City (Super Cup)
- January 19, 2023: Mumbai City 4-0 Northeast United FC
- November 25, 2022: Northeast United FC 1-3 Mumbai City
ISL Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Mumbai City | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 20 | LWDWW |
| 7 | Northeast United FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 20 | +6 | 18 | DWLLW |
Mumbai City vs Northeast United Team News
Mumbai City:
Mumbai City will rely on their strong defensive structure and a high-pressing midfield. With Nikos Karelis in good form, they’ll aim to dominate possession and convert early chances. Injury concerns for Bipin Singh and Sahil Panwar mean limited bench options for coach Petr Kratky.
Northeast United FC:
Alaeddine Ajaraie’s prolific scoring form is Northeast United FC’s main weapon. However, their defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded in six consecutive games, remain a concern. Coach Juan Pedro Benali might experiment with a compact midfield to counter Mumbai’s attacking threats.
Mumbai City vs Northeast United Lineups
Mumbai City (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: TP Rehenesh
- Defenders: Hmingthan Mawia, Mehtab Singh, Jose Luis Espinosa Arroyo, Nathan Asher Rodrigues
- Midfielders: Brandon Fernandes, Yoell Van Nieff, Lallianzuala Chhangte
- Forwards: Jayesh Rane, Nikos Karelis, Vikram Pratap Singh
Northeast United FC (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Gurmeet Singh
- Defenders: Soraisham Dinesh Singh, Asheer Akhtar, Michel Zabaco, Buanthanglun Samte
- Midfielders: Muthu Irukandi, Mohammed Ali Bemammer
- Forwards: Jithin Madathil Subran, Guillermo, Louis Nickson Macarton, Alaeddine Ajaraie
Key Stats
- The most common scoreline in this fixture is 1-0 (4 matches).
- Mumbai City has won 6 of their last 10 home games against Northeast United FC.
- Northeast United FC scores 31% of their goals in the first 15 minutes.
- Mumbai City has kept 4 consecutive clean sheets.
- Nikos Karelis (Mumbai City) has scored 6 goals this season, while Alaeddine Ajaraie (Northeast) leads with 12.
- Northeast United FC has conceded in their last six matches.
- Mumbai City hasn’t scored in 2 of their 6 home games this season.
- Northeast United FC wins 41% of their first halves.
- Mumbai City scores 2.8 goals per game in this fixture on average.
- The last meeting ended 4-1 in Mumbai City’s favor.
Key Tips
- Over 2.5 Goals: Both teams have high goal-scoring potential, making this a likely outcome.
- Mumbai City to Win: Mumbai’s home form and superior head-to-head record favor them.
- Both Teams to Score: Northeast United FC has been scoring consistently despite defensive lapses.
- First-Half Over 1.5 Goals: Early goals are common in this matchup.
Mumbai City vs Northeast United Prediction
Mumbai City’s solid home record and Northeast United FC’s defensive fragilities point toward a victory for the home side. Expect a high-scoring affair with both teams finding the net.
Predicted Score: Mumbai City 3-1 Northeast United FC.
Where to Watch Mumbai City vs Northeast United
- Free Streaming: JioCinema (Available in English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam)
- Television Broadcast:
- Sports 18 – 3 (English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam)
- Asianet Plus (Malayalam)
- Select ISL matches also on Sports 18 – 1, Sports 18 – 2, and Sports 18 – Khel
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