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

Mohun Bagan Super Giant are yet to lose a game in ISL 2023-24.

NorthEast United FC will host stalwarts Mohun Bagan Super Giant in an exciting ISL 2023-24 Friday evening thriller in Guwahati. The Highlanders will hope to replicate their heroics from last season against the Mariners at home.

Juan Ferrando’ side will also be keen to get back to winning ways and get some points on the board. Both teams come into this game after playing out a draw in their last game. Let us take a look at how things stand ahead of this game.

The Stakes

NorthEast United FC

The Highlanders come into this game after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Hyderabad FC in their last game. They had many chances to score and win the game, but they did not finish their chances and had to settle with just a point.

However, they can take strength from their strong home record this season and should look to put up another good performance in front of their home fans. But, they will need to be on their toes as the Mariners will be their toughest test so far this season.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

The Mariners dropped points in their last game as they came back from behind and pulled off a 2-2 draw against Odisha FC. It was the first game where they did not end up on the winning side after the full-time whistle.

They have been in great form in the league this season and will look to strengthen their position on the table. They’re still unbeaten this season and will be keen to maintain their run as they take a short trip to Guwahati.

Team and Injury News

Asheer Akhtar will miss the game due to the accumulation of four yellow cards while Parthib Gogoi still remains doubtful for NorthEast United. For Mohun Bagan Super Giant Anwar Ali and Ashique Kuruniyan remain long term absentees while Manvir Singh and Dimitrios Petratos are also doubtful.

Head-to-head

Played: 8

NorthEast United FC wins: 2

Mohun Bagan Super Giant wins: 5

Draws: 1

Predicted Line-up

NorthEast United FC (4-3-3)

Mirshad Michu (GK), Dinesh Singh, Yaser Hamed, Miguel Zobaco, Tondonba Singh, Ali Bemammer, Phalguni SIngh, Romain Philippoteaux, Gani Nigam, Manvir Singh, Thoi Singh.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (3-4-1-2)

Vishal Kaith (GK), Brendan Hamill, Hector Yuste, Subhasish Bose, Asish Rai, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad, Liston Colaco, Hugo Boumous, Kiyan Nassiri, Jason Cummings

Players to watch

Romain Philippoteaux (NorthEast United FC)

The French midfielder has been involved in the thick of things for NorthEast United FC. He is the side’s creator in chief and is responsible for creating chances. He has done a superb job so far this season and has looked in great touch in comparison from last season. Expect him to be a big threat for the Mariners.

Armando Sadiku (Mohun Bagan SuperGiant)

The Albanian forward comes into this game after scoring a crucial brace for his side. Sadiku is in great form and will look to capitalise on his newly found confidence. The forward has scored three goals in total and is currently his side’s top scorer this season. He will look to add more goals to his tally come Friday.

Did You Know?

• NorthEast United emerged victorious the last time Juan Ferrando and his team came to Guwahati.
• Mohun Bagan Super Giant are yet to lose a game this season.
• This fixture averages almost three goals per game.

Telecast

The NorthEast United FC vs Mohun Bagan game kicks off at 8 PM IST, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on 15th 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 JioCinema app. Viewers from abroad can use OneFootball to stream the game.

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