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ISL 2019-20: JFC vs NEUFC: Preview, Team News, Dream11, Fantasy Tips, Head-to-Head, Prediction, TV Info

Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United will be eyeing the top spot when they go head-to-head in what is set to be an exciting Indian Super League clash at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Monday (December 2).

Jamshedpur FC players train ahead of their Hero ISL match against NEUFC on Monday in Jamshedpur.

Jamshedpur, December 1: Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United will be eyeing the top spot when they go head-to-head in what is set to be an exciting Indian Super League clash at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Monday (December 2).

Jamshedpur are third on the table with 10 points from five matches, while NorthEast sit fourth, a point behind their opponents. A win on Monday will be enough for either team to sit atop the table.

The incentive notwithstanding, both teams have plenty of quality in their ranks to ensure the fans are in for a spectacle.

The home side are unbeaten at home this season, registering two wins and a draw from three matches. Their only defeat came away to ATK, but Antonio Iriondo's team bounced back in style by defeating FC Goa in Goa and come into this clash high on confidence.

JFC Team News

At the other end, NorthEast United are one of two sides yet to be defeated this season. The Highlanders, however, have not won back-to-back matches this season. They have drawn three games and won two. Robert Jarni will be hard-pressed to ensure they start putting a run of victories together.

"Jamshedpur is a team that has a very good balance between defence and attack and for me, they are the best team in India. It is a difficult match for us. We have prepared well for this game and we want to win," said Jarni.

NEUFC players train ahead of their Hero ISL game against JFC on Monday in Jamshedpur.

With two in-form strikers leading the frontlines of both teams, a compelling watch is in the offing. Spanish forward Sergio Castel, who leads the scoring charts with four goals, is Jamshedpur's ace while NorthEast have Ghanaian Asamoah Gyan (three goals) as their trump card. Both men are in form, having scored in both teams' previous games.

Jamshedpur will look to enjoy most of the ball with technically gifted midfielders like Aitor Monroy and Noe Acosta pulling the strings. But Iriondo has shown that they can play according to situations and alter their tactics, as seen in their win over Goa where they enjoyed less possession than their counterparts.

NEUFC Team News

"I am happy with the performance of the team. Having the ball possession is not important, our objective is to win matches and score goals. Sometimes you are not able to get the ball possession, there are a lot of phases in a match when you try to go in counter-attacks," said Iriondo.

While the influential Piti is still doubtful, the return of Kerala-born winger CK Vineeth and the form of Farukh Chaudhury does provide more options for Iriondo.

NorthEast United will look towards Martin Chaves and Redeem Tlang to support Gyan. Panagiotis Triadis will also have a role to play, given his recent upturn in form. The Highlanders, however, have to shore up their defence. In the previous game against Mumbai City, defensive mistakes cost them a win and it has been the case throughout the season. It is an area Jarni will want more consistency.


Prediction:

Both sides are in good form and feature some brilliant players. It should make for an exciting watch.


Probable XI:

NorthEast United FC: Subhasish Roy (GK), Mislav Komorski, Wayne Vaz, Rakesh Pradhan, Reagan Singh, Jose Leudo, Panagiotis Triadis, Redeem Tlang, Martin Chaves, Milan Singh, Asamoah Gyan.

Jamshedpur FC: Subrata Paul (GK), Tiri, Joyner Lourenco, Memo Moura, Keegan Pereira, Aniket Jadhav, Aitor Monroy, Robin Gurung, Farukh Choudhary, Piti, Sergio Castel.


Match Info: Jamshedpur FC will host NorthEast United FC at JRD Tata Sports Complex at 7:30 pm IST on Monday. Live on Star Sports Network.

Source: Media Release

Story first published: Sunday, December 1, 2019, 19:18 [IST]
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