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

Both teams will look to grab three points.

The Indian Super League (ISL) resumes proceedings after the international break and the first game will take us to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi where Punjab FC will host NorthEast United FC in a must-win encounter. Both teams are placed in the upper half of the table and will look to solidify their positions in the standings.

The Stakes

Punjab FC

Punjab FC will return to action with the hope of pulling things back on track. The Shers seem to have lost their way after a flawless start to their season.

They have failed to build upon their good run of performances in the initial stage of the league and have therefore slipped down in the standings. They have lost two of their last three games, including a defeat to FC Goa in their last outing.

NorthEast United FC

The Highlanders on the other hand will hope to continue their impressive run of form and get some points on the road. They come into this game after dropping points against Bengaluru FC twice from a winning position.

Juan Pedro Benali’s men have scored first in all of their league games this season, but have struggled to keep their lead intact. They are placed third on the table with 12 points from eight games.

Injury and Team News

Mohammed Ali Bemammer will miss the game for NorthEast United FC due to suspension while Punjab FC are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 2

Punjab FC Wins – 1

NorthEast United FC Wins – 0

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineups

Punjab FC (4-3-3)

Ravi Kumar (GK); Khaimingthang Lhungdim, Suresh Meitei, Ivan Novoselec, Abhishek Singh; Nikhil Prabhu, Asmir Suljic, Vinit Rai; Ezequiel Vidal, Luka Majcen, Nihal Sudeesh

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

Gurmeet Singh (GK); Dinesh Singh, Asheer Akhtar, Michel Zabaco, Tondonba Singh; Hamza Regragui, Mayakkannan Muthu; Jithin MS, Nestor Albiach, Parthib Gogoi; Alaeddine Ajaraie

Players to Watch

Luka Majcen (Punjab FC)

The Slovenian target man has continued to deliver the good for Punjab FC. He has led his side from the front and has shown up with clutch performances in crucial moments. His finishing abilities coupled with his synergy with his teammates make him an important asset for the Shers.

Majcen is well known for his high-pressing abilities as well. Moreover, he has found the back of the net thrice in three games and also has an assist to show for his efforts.

Alaeddine Ajaraie (NorthEast United FC)

The Moroccan striker is the hottest property in the ISL at the moment. Alaeddine has lit up the league with fire and has made everyone take note of him. He is the most in-form player in the league right now and has broken multiple records already.

Ajaraie is leading the Golden Boot race with 11 goals to his name in eight games. Additionally, he also has four assists to his name taking his goal contributions tally to 15.

Did You Know?

• NorthEast United have never beaten Punjab FC 
• NorthEast United FC have dropped 12 points from winning positions this season
• The last time the two sides met in Delhi, the game ended in a 1-1 draw

Telecast

The Punjab FC vs NorthEast United FC game kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on November 23, 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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