Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United lineups, team news, prediction & preview

A win against Chennaiyin FC will confirm a playoff berth for NorthEast United!

The Indian Super League 2024-25 bandwagon returns to the Marina Arena on Monday as Chennaiyin FC host NorthEast United. The Marina Machans beat the Highlanders in the reverse fixture and will be looking to end their season on a high.

The Stakes

Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC’s 1-0 loss to Bengaluru FC last week means that Owen Coyle’s side will not make it to the top six spots this season.. The Marina Machans have 24 points in 22 ISL games and are currently 10th in the points table.

NorthEast United

NorthEast United have struggled for consistency since the turn of the year but are still favourites to finish in the top six. The Highlanders are currently 6th in the ISL points table with 32 points from 22 league games and a win against CFC will confirm their playoff qualification.

Injury Concerns and Team News

For Chennaiyin FC, Laldinliana Renthlei has a dislocated shoulder and is not available. As for NorthEast United Hamza Regragui and Guillermo Fernandez are injury concerns for Juan Pedro Benali’s side.

Head-to-Head Stats

Number of games played in all competitions: 22

Games won by Chennaiyin FC: 10

Games won by NorthEast United: 7

Games that ended in a draw: 5

Predicted Line-ups

Chennaiyin FC (4-2-3-1)

Mohammed Nawaz (GK), Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Elsinho, Ryan Edwards, Pritam Kotal, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Jitender Singh, Connor Shields, Kiyan Nassiri, Irfan Yadwad, Wilmar Jordan Gil

NorthEast United (4-2-3-1)

Gurmeet Singh (GK), Samte, Michel Zabaco, Asheer Akhtar, Redeem Tlang, Muthu Mayakannan, Mohammed Bemammer, Macarton Nickson, Thoi Singh Huidrom, Nestor Albiach, Alaeddine Ajaraie

Players to Watch

Connor Shields (Chennaiyin FC)

Connor Shields has had a great season on a personal aspect, even though Owen Coyle’s side have failed miserably. The Scotsman has created the most chances in the league for Chennaiyin FC and has 8 assists and a goal to his name.

Alaeddine Ajaraie (NorthEast United)

The best player in the Indian Super League at the moment – Alaeddine Ajaraie is the biggest reason why NorthEast United are in the running for the playoff spots. The Moroccan has scored 20 goals and has provided 5 assists in 22 ISL games this season.

Did You Know?

• Chennaiyin FC beat NorthEast United 3-2 in the reverse fixture
• Chennaiyin FC will not qualify for the playoffs in the 2024-25 ISL season
• NorthEast United have lost in their last three visits to the Marina Arena
• The Marina Machans have won just two of their ten games at home this season

Telecast

The Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United match will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on Monday (3rd March 2025). The game will kick-off at 7:30 pm IST. The match will be shown live on Star Sports 3. It will also be streamed online on Jio Hotstar. International viewers can also watch the game on the One Football App.

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