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

This is a do-or-die contest for both these ISL outfits.

The 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) season has entered its business end with teams fighting against each other for the final playoff spot. While five teams are still in the race for a place in the knockouts, Chennaiyin FC are the frontrunners to book the sixth spot.

But, in order to make their playoff appearance a reality, they will have to go to the battlefield against NorthEast United who also have a good chance to book a place in the knockouts. We are definitely in for an interesting game as both teams come into the fixture on the back of motivating wins.

The Stakes

Chennaiyin FC

The Marina Machans have turned things around in their favor ever since the resumption of the league after the international break. They first pulled off a comeback win against Mohun Bagan before registering another comeback win over Jamshedpur FC. Owen Coyle’s side come into the game as favorites because they’ll be keen to build upon their newly found confidence. 

NorthEast United

The Highlanders too, registered a dominating 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters at home to keep their playoff aspirations alive. They are currently placed eighth on the table and are just one point away from the sixth position. A win against the former champions will definitely enhance their chances of making it to the knockouts.

Injury and Team News

Chennaiyin FC have a fit squad. Tomi Juric’s selection is still in doubts (NorthEast United).

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 19

Chennaiyin FC Wins – 7

NorthEast United Wins – 7

Draws – 5

Predicted Lineups

Chennaiyin FC

Debjit Majumder (GK), Ankit Mukherjee, Bikash Yumnam, Ryan Edwards, Aakash Sangwan, Vincy Barretto, Ayush Adhikari, Connor Shields, Rafael Crivellaro, Farukh Choudhary, Jordan Murray

NorthEast United

Gurmeet Singh (GK), Dinesh Singh, Asheer Akhtar, Michel Zobaco, Samte, Ali Bemammer, Macarton Louis, Phalguni Singh, Redeem Tlang, Nestor Albiach, Jithin MS

Players to watch

Rafael Crivellaro (Chennaiyin FC)

The Brazilian playmaker has been in fine form this season. He has been a driving force behind Chennaiyin FC’s turnaround in the ongoing ISL campaign. He scored an important goal in the last game and provided an assist in the previous win over Mohun Bagan. 

Nestor Albiach (NorthEast United)

Nestor has been a crucial player for the Highlanders and is responsible for making things happen in the final third. The Spaniard is NorthEast United’s second highest goal-scorer with four goals to his name this season. Moreover, he scored a wonderful goal in the last outing and will be keen to add more to his tally.

Did You Know?

• NorthEast United won the last match 3-0 in Guwahati earlier in the ISL season.
• Both sides have scored 36 goals against each other.
• This fixture averages almost four goals per game.

Telecast

The Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United game kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on April 9, 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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