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

Jamshedpur FC are undefeated at home against NorthEast United.

The Indian Super League (ISL) returns to action after a month-long break. Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC will get us underway with the proceedings for the second half of the season.

Both teams have undergone changes during the break and will be raring to go. Both sides produced an amazing show in their last meeting as NorthEast United FC pulled off a 99th minute winner. On that note, let us take a look at how things stand ahead of this mouthwatering clash.

The Stakes

Jasmhedpur FC

Jamshedpur FC will look to begin the second phase of the league on the right note. The Red Miners have appointed Khalid Jamil as their new head coach and have looked a completely different side under him.

Jamil helped Jamshedpur FC get to the semi-finals of the Kaling Super Cup after winning all of their group stage fixtures. They currently find themselves on the tenth position on the table and will want to improve their performances in the second half of the season.

NorthEast United FC

The Highlanders on the other hand have also made a few changes to their roster with a couple of new signings during the break and are looking to go all out in the remaining ten league stage fixtures.

Juan Pedro Benali’s side also displayed a good brand of football during the Kalinga Super Cup and are currently high on confidence. They are ranked sixth on the table and will want to build upon their newly found confidence.

Injury and Team News

Both teams are expected to field a fully fit starting line-up.

Head-to-head

Total matches played – 13

Jamshedpur FC wins – 6

NorthEast United FC wins – 2

Draws – 5

Predicted Line-up

Jamshedpur FC (4-1-3-2)

TP Rehnesh, Pratik Chaudhari, Muhammed Uvais, Provat Lakra, Germanpreet Singh, Elsinho, Jeremy Manzorro, Rei Tachikawa, Imran Khan, Len Doungel, Daniel Chima Chukwu

NorthEast United FC (4-3-3)

Mirshad Michu (GK), Dinesh Singh, Hamza Regragui, Miguel Zobaco, Tondonba Singh, Ali Bemammer, Phalguni Singh, Gani Nigam, Jithin MS, Romain Phillippoteaux (C), Nestor Albiach

Players to watchout

Daniel Chima Chukwu (Jamshedpur FC)

The Nigerian striker has been in red hot form ever since Khalid Jamil has come in. He was Jamshedpur FC’s top scorer at the Kalinga Super Cup with two goals to his name.

Chima is known for his pace, experience and finishing prowess. And having scored already once against the Highlanders this season, he will want to find the back of the net again.

Nestor Albiach (NorthEast United FC)

Nestor has always been involved in the thick of things for NorthEast United. He was their top scorer at the 2024 Kalinga Super Cup with two goals to his name.

Moreover, he was also the joint second highest goalscorer of the tournament. He is responsible for the way NorthEast United operate and he can turn the game on its head anytime.

Did You Know?

• Khalid Jamil began his coaching stint with Jamshedpur FC with a 2-1 over NorthEast United FC.
• Jamshedpur FC are undefeated at home against NorthEast United.
• This fixture averages 2 goals per match.

Telecast

The Jamshedpur FC vs NorthEast United FC game kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, at the JRD Tata Complex, Jamshedpur on 31th January, 2024. 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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