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

The Highlanders will be eager to subdue the high-flying Red Miners and get their second win of the season.

Guwahati gears up for an exciting Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 showdown between host NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC. The Red Miners’ head coach Khalid Jamil will be up against his former side and will hope to preserve Jamshedpur’s winning momentum.

NorthEast United on the contrary have failed to build upon their Durand Cup heroics and have struggled to find consistency. They will be aiming to get back to winning ways and move a few places up the standings before it’s too late.

The Stakes

NorthEast United

The Highlanders find themselves in a disastrous state and are desperate to find their form back. They have scored first in each of their five games, but have failed to hold their lead and secure victories. NorthEast United have dropped 10 points from winning positions, the most in the league so far. They come into this fixture on the back of a 1-3 defeat to Chennaiyin FC at home.

Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur FC are flying high and have been the surprise package of the season. They have exceeded all expectations and have delivered consistent performances. The Red Miners sit at the second spot on the table and have won four out of their five games so far. They secured a 2-1 victory over Hyderabad FC in their last outing. 

Injury and Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit lineup available for selection.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches played – 15

NorthEast United FC Wins – 2

Jamshedpur FC Wins – 7

Draws – 6

Predicted Lineups

NorthEast United FC (4-2-3-1)

Gurmeet Singh (GK); Robin Yadav, Asheer Akhtar, Michel Zobaco, Buanthanglun Samte; Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Mayakkannan Muthu; Jithin MS, Nestor Albiach, Thoi Singh; Alaeddine Ajaraie

Jamshedpur FC (4-2-3-1)

Albino Gomes (GK); Ashutosh Mehta, Pratik Chaudhari, Stephen Eze, Muhammad Uvais; Rei Tachikawa, Javi Hernandez; Imran Khan, Sourav Das, Mohammed Sanan; Jordan Murray

Players to Watch:

Alaeddine Ajaraie (NorthEast United)

The Moroccan winger is enjoying a great run of form. He has been the main man for the Highlanders and has come to their rescue multiple times. He has scored in all the games and has the most number of goal contributions in the league with five goals and two assists. Ajaraie is known for his vision and goal-scoring instincts.

Jordan Murray (Jamshedpur FC)

Jordan Murray has been one of the most consistent performers for Jamshedpur FC this season. He has found the back of the net three times in five games and is the league’s third joint-highest goal scorer. Murray is a poacher inside the box and is known for his leadership skills and impactful performances.

Did You Know?

• NorthEast United pulled off a comeback win in their last home meeting with Jamshedpur FC
• NorthEast United have scored first in each of their five games so far
• NorthEast United’s Alaeddine Ajaraie has become the first player to score in each of the first five league games

Telecast

The NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC game kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on October 26, 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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