Bengaluru vs Northeast United: Bengaluru FC will face Northeast United FC on November 8, 2024, at the iconic Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore.
Head-to-Head
- Total Matches Played: 16
- Bengaluru Wins: 8
- Northeast United Wins: 2
- Draws: 6
Last 5 Meetings
- 24 Dec 2023 – Bengaluru 1-1 Northeast United
- 26 Nov 2023 – Northeast United 1-1 Bengaluru
- 06 Jan 2023 – Northeast United 1-2 Bengaluru
- 08 Oct 2022 – Bengaluru 1-0 Northeast United
- 18 Feb 2022 – Northeast United 2-1 Bengaluru
Season So Far
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Last 5 | Pts |
| Bengaluru | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | WDWWL | 16 |
| Northeast United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 12 | DDLWW | 11 |
Bengaluru FC currently leads the table with 16 points, having won five of their seven games, while Northeast United has also shown promise with three wins and two draws, placing them seventh.
Predicted Lineups
Bengaluru FC
- Goalkeeper: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Defenders: Chinglensana Singh, Rahul Bheke, Aleksandar Jovanovic
- Midfielders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rohit Danu, Edgar Mendez, Pedro Luis Capo
- Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Sivasakthi Narayanan, Lalremtluanga Fanai
Manager: Gerard Zaragoza Mulet
Northeast United FC
- Goalkeeper: Gurmeet Singh
- Defenders: Soraisham Dinesh Singh, Asheer Akhtar, Michel Zabaco, Buanthanglun Samte
- Midfielders: Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Alaeddine Ajaraie, Nestor Albiach Roger
- Forwards: Jithin Madathil Subran, Parthib Gogoi, Muthu Irukandi
Manager: Juan Pedro Benali
Key Stats
- The most common result between Bengaluru and Northeast United is 1-1 (4 matches).
- Bengaluru has never lost to Northeast United in 8 home meetings (5 wins, 3 draws).
- Bengaluru FC has won their last 7 home games in the Super League.
- Bengaluru has kept a clean sheet in all 4 home matches this season.
- Northeast United has scored at least one goal in 17 consecutive games.
- Bengaluru scores 1.53 goals per game at home, while Northeast United averages 1.79 goals away.
- Average goals in meetings: 2.2, with only 0.4 goals on average in the first half.
- Bengaluru scores 27% of their goals within the first 15 minutes.
- Bengaluru has a perfect win rate (100%) when leading 1-0 at home.
- Northeast United’s last away win against Bengaluru occurred over three seasons ago.
SWOT Analysis: Bengaluru vs Northeast United
Bengaluru FC
Strengths
- Strong Home Record: Unbeaten at home this season with a record of 4-0-0. Additionally, they haven’t conceded a goal at home so far.
- Recent Dominance: Currently on a seven-game winning streak at home, which includes four consecutive wins in the league.
- Early Scoring Efficiency: Bengaluru scores 27% of their goals in the first 15 minutes, providing them an early advantage that can disrupt opponents.
- Strong Defense: They have only conceded four goals in seven matches, making their defense one of the most effective in the league.
- Historic Head-to-Head Advantage: Bengaluru has won 5 of the last 8 home encounters against Northeast United, indicating comfort against this opponent at home.
Weaknesses
- Reliance on Key Players: Bengaluru’s attack heavily relies on Sunil Chhetri and Edgar Mendez, and a loss of form or absence could impact their scoring capability.
- Inability to Recover from Deficits: Bengaluru has a poor comeback record when trailing at home, having never won when down 0-1.
- Card Discipline: Edgar Mendez has accumulated 3 yellow cards, a liability if he receives another suspension.
Opportunities
- Capitalizing on Northeast United’s Defensive Vulnerabilities: Northeast United has conceded 12 goals in 7 matches, giving Bengaluru an opportunity to exploit their defense.
- Home Ground Momentum: With 7 consecutive home wins, Bengaluru’s home advantage and fan support could put additional pressure on Northeast United.
Threats
- Increased Pressure as League Leaders: As the league frontrunners, Bengaluru faces the pressure of maintaining consistency, especially with teams aiming to break their unbeaten run at home.
- Northeast United’s Scoring Streak: Northeast United has scored in 17 consecutive games, making them a consistent attacking threat capable of breaking through defenses.
Northeast United FC
Strengths
- Strong Attack: Northeast United has scored 17 goals in 7 games, showcasing a potent offense.
- Consistent Goal Scoring: Having scored in 17 consecutive games, Northeast United poses a continual offensive threat, even on away grounds.
- Efficient in First Halves: Northeast United wins 34% of their halftimes, slightly outperforming Bengaluru in this regard, which could be a key factor in gaining an early lead.
Weaknesses
- Poor Record Against Bengaluru: They have only won 2 of their last 16 meetings against Bengaluru, with no away wins in the past 8 games in Bengaluru.
- Inconsistent Defense: Conceding 12 goals so far, their defense has been inconsistent, especially compared to Bengaluru’s solid backline.
- Dependency on Key Scorers: Alaeddine Ajaraie and Nestor Albiach Roger are key to their attacking strategy; an injury or tactical containment of these players could stifle their goal-scoring abilities.
Opportunities
- Chance to Break Bengaluru’s Home Record: With a high goal-scoring frequency, Northeast United has the chance to challenge Bengaluru’s unbeaten home streak.
- Early Scoring Potential: Northeast United scores 29% of their goals in the first 15 minutes, giving them an opportunity to apply early pressure.
Threats
- Bengaluru’s Defensive Fortress at Home: With no goals conceded at home this season, Bengaluru’s defense is formidable and could frustrate Northeast United’s attack.
- Bengaluru’s Early Goal Threat: Bengaluru is also strong in the first 15 minutes, and an early goal could disrupt Northeast United’s game plan.
- Upcoming Fixtures: A loss could impact team morale as they prepare for their next encounter against Bengaluru in Guwahati in February, where they will face them again.
Tips and Odds
- Bengaluru Win: 50.1%
- Draw: 25.5%
- Northeast United Win: 24.5%
- Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 goals, given the historical 1-1 results and Bengaluru’s strong home defense.
Top Tips: Betting on a Bengaluru win with fewer than 2.5 goals could offer good value. Given Bengaluru’s home record, a first-half under 0.5 goals bet also presents a favorable option.
Prediction
Bengaluru FC’s consistency at home and strong defensive record make them favorites. However, Northeast United’s scoring streak suggests this will be a close affair. Expect a tactical, tight match, with Bengaluru narrowly edging it.
Prediction: Bengaluru 1-0 Northeast United
Where to Watch: Bengaluru 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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