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Head-to-Head
In the current season NorthEast are better-placed than visitors Mumbai, but the visiting side have the head-to-head record on their side. NorthEast and Mumbai have faced off ten times in the Indian Super League in the past and Mumbai have been the outright favourites, as they have won six times in their ten encounters. Meanwhile, NorthEast have won just thrice, while the two teams have secured a draw just once.
NorthEast United FC Team News
The Highlanders have started this season in style as they are one of the three sides yet to face a defeat. Coach Robert Jarni seems to have struck a chord with the players and the results are evident with the club amassing eight points from four matches.
The Croatian would be pleased with the form of Redeem Tlang who has been exceptional with two goals to his name. Star striker Asamoah Gyan should make it into the matchday squad after picking up an injury before the international break.
There is a concern for Jarni defensively with central defender Kai Heerings suspended following his involvement in an on-field tussle against FC Goa early this month.
The Highlanders’ assistant coach Khalid Jamil was quick to point out that NorthEast would be playing to their strengths against a strong Mumbai outfit.
“Three points against Mumbai is very important. There are no injuries, but Kai (Heerings) will be missing. We will play like we usually do, and we are up against a very good team. So, we can’t take them lightly,” said Jamil.
Mumbai City FC Team News
Mumbai City FC will be pleased to welcome most of their players who were injured. Rowllin Borges, Modou Sougou and Mato Grgic are back in the squad which will give coach Jorge Costa some relief ahead of a must-win match.
The Islanders are in a very familiar situation currently. Though they started the season with four points from two away matches, they were defeated 4-2 by both Odisha FC and FC Goa at home.
They had the same points tally after four games last season and were reeling after a heavy defeat to FC Goa. But they went on a nine-game unbeaten run after that result and Costa will hope for a similar response.
“We have started exactly like last year. Last season in the first four games we had four points. We started well and then we had some problems. I have full confidence in my players. They know what they have to do, and I know what I have to do. We have an important game and we want to get three points,” Costa said.
“The conditions are perfect for my players to play. In Mumbai, it is too hot and too much humidity, but then again, we have to be prepared to play under all circumstances. But if you ask me, I prefer to have this kind of weather,” he added.
Costa will have to ensure that his defence is on their toes, having conceded four goals each in their last two games.
Prediction:
NorthEast will head into the match as favourites as they are still unbeaten this season. Having collected eight points from four matches, the Highlanders will look to continue their rich vein of form at home and will bank on their home advantage as well to remain unbeaten. Meanwhile, Mumbai will be the underdogs heading into the match. They will head into the tie on the back of two losses at home and will hope to get their campaign back on track, with at least a draw at Guwahati on Wednesday.
But on head-to-head count the Mumbai lads hold the edge as they have won on maximum occasions in the past and Mumbai coach Costa will hope the Islanders get their campaign back on track.
Probable Line-up:
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
Mumbai City FC: Amrinder Singh (GK), Pratik Chaudhari, Subhasish Bose, Sarthak Golui, Valpuia, Rowllin Borges, Raynier Fernandes, Paulo Machado, Serge Kevyn, Mohamed Larbi, Amine Chermiti
Match Info:
The NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City FC match will kick off at 7:30pm IST on Wednesday (Nov. 27)
Live on Star Sports Network
Live Streaming on Hotstar & Jio TV
Source: ISL Media
