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

Both teams will aim to end their ISL league stages with a win.

After a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Chennaiyin FC earlier this week that shattered their dreams of making it to the ISL playoffs, NorthEast United will look to end their season on a high with a win against Odisha FC on Saturday in Guwahati.

The Highlanders will look to put up a strong fight for pride but standing in their way will be a resilient Odisha FC side. The reverse fixture ended 1-0 in favor of the Juggernauts earlier this season. 

The Stakes

NorthEast United

The Highlanders’ playoff hopes were put to bed by Chennaiyin FC earlier this week. However, the Guwahati-based side will take inspiration from the turnaround that they have pulled off in comparison to last season. Juan Pedro Benali has already made his intentions clear that the team will be fighting for a win for their supporters.

Odisha FC

Odisha FC on the other hand, might look to rest their players going into the playoffs because a win will not make much of a difference for them. They come into this game on the back of a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Mumbai City FC, which ended their ISL Shield hopes. Sergio Lobera might give minutes to the players who have not played a lot of games.

Injury & Team News

Dinesh Singh will miss the game for NorthEast United due to suspension while Odisha FC are expected to field a fully fit squad.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 9

NorthEast United FC Wins – 2

Odisha FC Wins – 6

Draws – 2

Predicted Lineups

NorthEast United

Gurmeet Singh (GK), Asheer Akhtar, Gaurav Bora, Michel Zobaco, Buanthanglun Samte, Mohammed Ali Bemammmer, Macarton Louis, Romain Philippoteaux, Redeem Tlang, Tomi Juric, Jithin MS

Odisha FC

Amrinder Singh (GK), Amey Ranawade, Mourtada Fall, Narender Gahlot, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Puitea, Ahmed Jahouh, Pranjal Bhumij, CY Goddard, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Roy Krishna

Players to watch

Romain Philippoteaux (NorthEast United FC)

The Frenchman will be playing his final game for NorthEast United tomorrow, a match that will mark the end of his stint with the Highlanders. Romain has been an influential player both on and off the field for NorthEast United and will be keen to make an impact in his final game for the club.

Roy Krishna (Odisha FC)

Roy Krishna has continued doing what he does best and has consistently found the back of the net this season. He is placed second in the Golden Boot race with 12 goals to his name and will be ever so motivated to win the accolade this time around.

Did You Know?

• NorthEast United are winless against Odisha FC since 2021.
• Odisha FC have won five consecutive games against NorthEast United.
• The reverse fixture ended 1-0 in favor of Odisha FC.

Telecast

The NorthEast United vs Odisha FC game kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on April 13, 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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