East Bengal FC vs NorthEast United FC: All- time head-to-head record

East Bengal will face NorthEast United FC in their opening match of the ISL 2025-26.

East Bengal FC will begin their 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) journey in their home turf at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, in a much-anticipated clash against Northeast United FC on Monday, February 16, at 7:30 pm. The stage is set for a high-stakes class between the two ISL sides.

It’ll be a game where both sides will put in their best everything in an effort to get a crucial early win, with the Red and Gold Brigade looking to thrill their fans with an emphatic performance to kick off their new season in style. East Bengal and NorthEast United FC have met many times in the ISL over the years, which has resulted in several high-scoring matches as well.

There might not be a traditional rivalry shared by the two sides, but there is a lot of intensity and high-octane nature to their matches in the ISL. The majority of the East Bengal vs NorthEast United FC matches have taken place in the Indian Super League itself, with the Highlanders boasting a better winning record against the Red and Gold Brigade.

Here’s an analysis of what to expect and how history could impact the outcome.

NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal FC head-to-head record

Two ISL teams, East Bengal and Northeast United FC , will face each other in the high-intensity Eastern Derby to kick off their ISL 2025–26 campaign, a fixture that sets the tone early for both the teams.

East Bengal are heading into the 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season with an upbeat attitude after having performed relatively well in the cup competitions earlier in this campaign. The Red & Gold Brigade have also made few changes to their squad before the start of the ISL. The Red and Gold Brigade will look to build momentum and carry forward their good form of the knockout cup competitions into the ISL journey this year. This time, Oscar Bruzon would like to fulfil his aspiration of winning a trophy with East Bengal after some defeats at the knockout rounds of the previous tournaments, the Durand Cup, the IFA Shield and the AIFF Super Cup 2025 final.

For NorthEast United FC and Pedro Benali, it’s a golden opportunity to upset their opponents and make an early statement in the league. The current Durand Cup holders, would like to grab all the 3-points from their first game of the season which is an away one maintaining their high winning record percentage against the Kolkata side.

Given recent history, both teams know each other’s strategy well. So fans can expect an intense tactical battle between the two sides; neither side wants to give an inch.

Now, we look more into the East Bengal vs NorthEast United FC all-time head-to-head record.

All-time head to head record

• Total matches played: 10
• NorthEast United FC wins: 4
• East Bengal FC wins: 3
• Draws: 3

In total, there have been 10 East Bengal vs NorthEast United FC meetings, out of which four have been won by the Highlanders. East Bengal have also managed to win three games against the Highlanders, with three of the 10 head-to-head meetings between the two ending in draws, which shows that whenever these two teams clash, the contest is exciting.

On the other hand, East Bengal holds a slight edge in terms of goals scored against the Highlanders.

Because of how important it is to win every single match in the reduced 2025-26 ISL campaign, this upcoming East Bengal vs NorthEast United FC clash should be a highly entertaining tie between the two clubs.