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

NorthEast United FC sit at the sixth spot in the ISL table.

The Indian Super League (ISL) action will return to Guwahati for the final time this season as NorthEast United welcome Hyderabad FC in their 18th league game of the season. The Highlanders are yet to win a game since the turn of the year while the Nizams come into this game on the back of a huge win. The reverse fixture witnessed the hosts pull off a 2-5 comeback win in Hyderabad last month.

The Stakes

NorthEast United FC

The Highlanders have had a decent campaign so far, but they could’ve certainly done better than what they’ve done till now. They are yet to win a game in 2025 and come into this game on the back of four back-to-back draws. Juan Pedro Benali’s men have shown defensive resilience in their last four outings, but have struggled to find the back of the net. Their inability to score goals has hampered their position on the table as they are currently at the edge of the top six and any slips from here on can ruin their playoff aspirations.

Hyderabad FC

Hyderabad FC on the other hand have been highly inconsistent. They hold 12th position on the table and are very unlikely to make it to the playoffs. It’s been a tough season for them by all means and they have struggled in a lot of key areas. The fact that the Nizams have conceded the most number of goals in the league (33), speaks volumes about their fragile backline. However, they come into this game after securing a motivating win against Jamshedpur FC at home. 

Injury and Team News

The home side are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection while Alex Saji will miss the game for Hyderabad FC.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 11

NorthEast United FC Wins – 2

Hyderabad FC Wins – 6

Draws – 3

Predicted Line-up

NorthEast United FC (4-2-3-1) 

Gurmeet Singh (GK); Redeem Tlang, Asheer Akhtar, Hamza Regragui, B Samte; Mohammed Ali Bemmamer, Mayakkannan; Macarton Louis Nickson, Alaeddine Ajaraie, Jithin MS; Guillermo Fernandes

Hyderabad FC (4-2-3-1)

Arshdeep Singh (GK); Parag Srivas, Stefan Sapic, Abdul Rabeeh, Manoj Mohammad; Ayush Adhikari, Andrei Alba; Ramhlunchhunga, Joseph Sunny, Devendra Murgaokar; Edmilson Correia

Players to watch out

Redeem Tlang (NorthEast United FC)

Redeem has emerged as a revelation under Juan Pedro Benali. He has turned out to be a solid right-back and has put in a series of good performances at the back. His ability to execute pinpoint tackles and to take on players makes him an important asset for the Highlanders. Tlang knows how to win the ball in crucial positions and averages 4.1 ball recoveries per game.

Manoj Mohammed (Hyderabad FC)

The left-back will be the man to watch out for the Nizams heading into this fixture. Manoj has made notable contributions on both ends of the pitch and has been one of the best Indian players across the league this season. His pace allows him to make bombing runs through the left flank and join in attack. He has racked up three-goal contributions this season, including two assists in the last match.

Did You Know?

• Hyderabad FC have won four of their five away games against NorthEast United
• The Highlanders broke a nine-match winless run against Hyderabad FC with a win last month
•  This fixture averages four goals per game

Telecast

The NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC game kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, on January 29, 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. 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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