NorthEast United FC take on Mohun Bagan SG in a crucial high-stakes match in ISL 2025-26

NorthEast United will play Mohun Bagan SG on 19th April

The Indian Super League (ISL) will return to Guwahati as NorthEast United gear up to welcome the reigning ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their next game.

Both the teams have faced contrasting fortunes this season with Bagan fighting for the title while the Highlanders are struggling in the bottom half of the table.

This game is expected to a high voltage clash because both teams will be desperate to get a win and add three points to their tally.

The Stakes

NorthEast United FC

The Highlanders have not had an ideal outing this season. They have found it tough to get going and are placed in the bottom half of the standings. It’s been a frustrating campaign filled with injuries and inconsistency.

They arrive in this game after rescuing a hard fought point against the Kerala Blasters away from home and will hope to bring in the same intensity against Bagan. Juan Pedro Bengali’s side are currently placed eleventh on the standings with seven points.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Mohun Bagan on the contrary are one of the strong contenders for the league title this season. They have also not justified their true potential and are one point behind in the title race.

Bagan cannot afford to lose any more points and will have to go all in against the Highlanders to continue their pursuit for another title. The Mariners are positioned second on the table with 17 points from eight games. 

Injury and Team News

No injury concerns have been reported so far for NorthEast United while Mohun Bagan SG will miss the services of Asish Rai and Lalengmawia Ralte.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 12

NorthEast United FC Wins – 2

Mohun Bagan SG Wins – 9

Draws – 1

Predicted Line-up

NorthEast United FC (4-3-3) 

Gurmeet; Robin, Zabaco, Asheer, Samte; Andy, Maya, Macarton, Jairo, Jithin; Rinzuala

Mohun Bagan SG (4-2-3-1)

Kaith (GK), Abhishek, Mehtab, Rodriguez, Subhasish, Deepak, Thapa, Colaco, Cummings, Robinho, Jamie Maclaren

Players to Watchout

Lalrinzuala (NorthEast United FC)

Lalrinzuala has emerged as one of the few positives for NorthEast United this season. The forward has proved his worth in the Indian top flight with a series of strong and commendable performances.

Lalrinzuala has earned two crucial points for his side this season, including a late winner in the last game.

Jamie Maclaren (Mohun Bagan SG)

Jamie Maclaren is the man in form for Mohun Bagan SG. The man from down under is leading the charts for the golden boot with eight strikes to his name.

Maclaren’s pace and awareness in front of goal has been the point of difference for Bagan this season. He will look to keep his form intact and add more goals to his tally.

Did You Know?

• There has never been a goalless draw in this fixture
• This game averages 3.33 goals per game
• Mohun Bagan SG have won three of their last five away games against NorthEast United.

Telecast Details

The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati where the home crowd is expected to turn up in strong numbers for this crucial clash.

Fans can catch the action live via streaming on FanCode, while the game will also be broadcast on Sony Ten 2.

Outside India, in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 matches will be live-streamed on the FanCode app.

Begin Watch is the official broadcast partner for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. In all other remaining countries, live streaming will be available on the FanCode YouTube channel.

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