ISL 2023-24: Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC | Preview, Predicted lineup, injury news, H2H, telecast details

Bengaluru FC are undefeated at home against the NorthEast United FC.

NorthEast United FC will take a long trip to the Silicon Valley of India to face Bengaluru FC in the reverse fixture of Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24. It is going to be an equipoised game as both sides have had similar fates coming into this game.

Both the teams are currently placed outside of the top six and a win can take either of the two back into the top half of the league standings. On that note, let us take a look at how things stand ahead of this game.

The Stakes 

Bengaluru FC

The Blues had a very rough and forgetful start to their 2023-24 ISL campaign under their former head coach Simon Grayson which led to the Englishman’s departure midway through the season.

The club has now appointed their former assistant manager Gerard Zaragoza as their new head coach. Bengaluru FC had a good start to life under their new head coach as they pulled off a hard fought win over Jamshedpur.

NorthEast United FC 

Not all is well for NorthEast United. After a dream start to their campaign, they seem to have lost track and are only going downhill. They are now winless in their last five games and it’s almost been two months since they last won a game.

They come into this game on the back of a humiliating 1-3 defeat against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at home. A run of disappointing performances has resulted in them dropping points and moving out of the top 6.

Team and Injury News 

Bengaluru FC are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection while the Highlanders will miss the services of Tondonba Singh. Parthib Gogoi also remains doubtful for NorthEast United FC.

Head-to-head 

Games Played: 15

BFC wins: 8

NEUFC wins: 2

Draws: 5

Predicted Line-Up

Bengaluru FC (4-3-3)

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Namgyal Bhutia, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Slavko Damjanovic, Naorem Roshan Singh, Suresh Singh, Rohit Kumar, Harsh Patre, Javi Hernandez, Sivasakhti Narayanan, Sunil Chhetri

NorthEast United FC (4-3-3)

Mirshad Michu (GK), Dinesh Singh, Yaser Hamed, Miguel Zobaco, Buanthanglun Samte, Ali Bemammer, Phalguni Singh, Gani Nigam, Manvir Singh, Thoi Singh, Nestor Albiach

Players to watch out 

Javi Hernandez (Bengaluru FC) 

The Spaniard has been in top form for Bengaluru FC this season. He is a crucial part of Bengaluru FC’s puzzle and is responsible for creating as well as scoring goals for his side. He is currently the top scorer for Bengaluru FC with three strikes to his name, including a winner in the last game.

Nestor Albiach (NorthEast United FC) 

The attacking midfielder has been a key player under Juan Pedro Benali. He can play across multiple positions as and when required. Nestor is the epicenter of NorthEast United’s attack and is responsible for how they operate throughout the game. He has created a lot of big chances for his side and has scored a goal and has provided an assist in the process.

Did You Know? 

• It’s been 22 months since NorthEast United last won a game against Bengaluru FC.
• Bengaluru FC are undefeated at home against the Highlanders.
• The last match ended 1-1 in Guwahati.

Telecast

The Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC game kicks off at 5:30 PM IST, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on 24th of December. Live telecast of the fixture will be available on Sports18 Network (Sports18 1/VH1 Channel). Live streaming of the game will be available on the Jio Cinema app. Viewers from abroad can use OneFootball to stream the game.

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