Kerala Blasters vs Northeast United: Kerala Blasters host Northeast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on January 18, 2025, for a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) clash. Both teams are vying for crucial points as they aim to solidify their standings in the league.

Head-to-Head:

• Kerala Blasters wins: 8
• Northeast United wins: 5
• draw: 7

Last 5 Meetings:

• 29 Sep 2024: Northeast United FC 1-1 Kerala Blasters
• 06 Apr 2024: Northeast United FC 2-0 Kerala Blasters
• 20 Jan 2024: Kerala Blasters 1-4 Northeast United FC
• 21 Oct 2023: Kerala Blasters 1-1 Northeast United FC
• 29 Jan 2023: Kerala Blasters 2-0 Northeast United FC

ISL Standings:

• Northeast United FC: 5th place, 24 points (6W, 6D, 4L)
• Kerala Blasters: 9th place, 20 points (6W, 2D, 8L)

Team News:

• Kerala Blasters: Currently in mixed form with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. They rely on key players like Jesus Jimenez, who has netted 10 goals this season, and Noah Sadaoui, their top assist provider with five assists.
• Northeast United FC: Unbeaten in their last five games, Northeast United FC will look to continue their good run. Alaeddine Ajaraie, with 15 goals, is a critical player, alongside assist leader Alaeddine Ajaraie.

Kerala Blasters vs Northeast United Probable Lineups:

• Kerala Blasters: Sachin Suresh (GK), Dohling, Hormipam, Kotal, Singh, Coeff, Thingujam, Luna, Lallawmawma, Sadaoui, Peprah.
• Northeast United FC: Gurmeet Singh (GK), Akhtar, Zabaco, Samte, Tlang, Bemammer, Mayakkanan, Subran, Macarton, Ajaraie, Guillermo.

Key Stats:

1. Kerala Blasters have won 5 of the last 10 home games against Northeast United FC.
2. Northeast United FC have not won any of their last 10 visits to Kochi.
3. The most common result in their encounters is a 0-0 draw.
4. Kerala Blasters score 35% of their goals between the 61-75 minute mark.
5. Northeast United FC score 29% of their goals in the first 15 minutes.
6. Northeast United FC have a better recent form with no losses in their last five games.
7. Kerala Blasters have not scored in 1 of their 8 home games this season.
8. Both teams have an average of 2.6 goals per match in their meetings.
9. Jesus Jimenez is Kerala’s top scorer, while Alaeddine Ajaraie leads for Northeast United.
10. Kerala Blasters have lost only once in their last 5 ISL matches against Northeast United FC.

Prediction:

Considering current form and home advantage, Kerala Blasters might edge out Northeast United FC in a close encounter. A 2-1 victory for Kerala Blasters seems a likely outcome.

Where to Watch Kerala Blasters 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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