Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC Preview - Lineups, Team News | ISL 2026-27
The Highlanders have started their ISL 2026-27 campaign with back-to-back wins
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 bandwagon will reach the Temple City of India this Saturday as Odisha FC welcomes NorthEast United to the Kalinga Stadium.
Playing in front of their supporters, the Kalinga Warriors will be eager to get their first win of the season, whereas the visitors will be looking to continue their dream start to the league.
The Stakes
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Odisha FC
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Odisha FC started their campaign with a 2-1 loss to Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. The Kalinga Warriors faced Inter Kashi last weekend and had to settle to a 1-1 draw to win their first point of the season.
T. Purushothaman’s side have dropped points in both games having conceded late goals and will be looking to finish strongly against an ardent NorthEast United side.
NorthEast United FC
The Highlanders have picked up two wins from their opening two games in the ISL 2026-27 season and occupy the top spot in the points table. A 1-0 win against Mohun Bagan and a 4-1 win against the Kerala Blasters have given a significant morale boost to the NEUFC camp.
Juan Pedro Benali’s side will go up against Odisha FC as the favourites on paper, but historically the Kalinga Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for them.
Team News
Odisha FC and NorthEast United FC don’t have any big injury concerns amongst their ranks going into this matchup at the Kalinga Stadium.
Head-to-Head Stats
Overall Head-to-Head Record between the two clubs stand as follows
Number of Games Played in all competitions: 16
Games won by NorthEast United FC: 5
Games won by Odisha FC: 9
Games that ended in a draw: 2
Predicted Line-ups
Odisha FC (4-2-3-1)
Hrithik Tiwari (GK), Vanlalzuidika, Thoiba M, Stephen Eze, Saviour Gama, Puitea, Manu Molina, Rahim Ali, Nandhakumar Sekar, Giorgi Aburjania, Mahmoud Eid
NorthEast United FC (4-2-3-1)
Gurmeet Singh (GK), Abdul Rabeeh, Pramveer, Eneko Satrustegui, Nikhil Barla, Antonio Moyano, Muthu Mayakkannan, Macarton Louis Nickson, Alaeddine Ajaraie, Jithin MS, Ethyan Gonzalez
Players to Watch
Stephen Eze (Odisha FC)
The 32-year-old joined Odisha FC over the summer, and he is a renowned player in the Indian football circuit.
Stephen Eze has not just been good defensively, but he has also been a vital cog for his clubs when they go on the attack through set pieces.
Alaeddine Ajaraie (NorthEast United FC)
The NorthEast United player is arguably the best player in the current ISL setup. Alaeddine Ajaraie scored 2 goals and provided an assist against the Kerala Blasters.
He will be hoping to extend his good run of form in the upcoming game.
Did You Know?
- NorthEast United have never beaten Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium
- The Highlanders have scored 5 goals in their 2 ISL 2026-27 games so far
- Odisha FC beat NorthEast United 4-1 in Guwahati last season
Telecast
The Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC match will be played at the Kalinga Stadium on 24th October (Saturday). The game will kick-off at 7:30 pm IST.
The match will be streamed live on Youtube and Sony LIV. It will also be streamed online on the Sony TEN Network. International viewers can also watch the game on Youtube.
When and where will the Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC ISL 2026-27 match take place?
The Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC match will be played on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.
Where can fans watch the OFC vs NorthEast United FC match live in India?
Fans can watch the Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC match live on YouTube and Sony LIV. The match will also be available on the Sony TEN Network.
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