ISL 2021-22, FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC: Live Telecast, Live Streaming, Timing, Match Prediction

Goa, January 13: FC Goa will look to build on their newfound momentum when they take on lowly NorthEast United FC in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Friday (January 14).

The game on Friday (January 14) will see history being made as two Indian head coaches - Derrick Pereira and Khalid Jamil - will lock horns in the league for the first time.

"I am happy that Indian coaches are getting an opportunity to lead. If you give them a bit more opportunity and exposure they will flourish more and can prove themself in the highest levels," Pereira said.

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At SC East Bengal, former India captain Renedy Singh took charge of the team for three games after Jose Manuel Diaz parted ways with the side.

Under Derrick Pereira, Goa won their last game against Chennaiyin FC after coming out with a point against Kerala Blasters before that. The Gaurs are ninth in the table with 12 points from 10 games and Pereira would hope to start the second leg on the front foot.

For Goa, Jorge Ortiz has been a key figure and since returning from a two-match suspension, the Spaniard has been all guns blazing.

Ortiz put the ball in the back of the net in all the three matches he played, netting four now and providing three assists so far.

In the last match, Ortiz scored the winner from outside the box. Goa also kept their first clean sheet this season and Anwar Ali's impressive debut was also another highlight for them.

"The table does not reflect the quality we have. The league is unpredictable but our focus right now is on the next match rather than focusing long term. However, with the process we have in place, I am sure we can finish in the top positions," Pereira remarked.

For NorthEast, who are sitting a rung below Goa at 10th place, a loss to Jamshedpur FC saw them without a win in the last three games. Head coach Khalid Jamil can take heart from the fact that Deshorn Brown has found his scoring boots.

Brown scored a brace in NorthEast United's 3-2 defeat against Jamshedpur. He has now scored five goals in his last two matches for the club. NorthEast beat Goa 2-1 the first time the two sides met this season.

Jamil was not short of praise for his compatriot Pereira. "Credit to Derrick, once he has come in, the team has looked good. They have played some good matches and have adapted well to the new formation. It will be a good challenge for our team," Jamil said.

FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC Match Details

Venue: Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa

Date: January 14, Friday

Kick off time: 7:30 PM IST

Live Telecast: Star Sports Network - Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports 3

Live Streaming: Disney+HotStar

FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC Match Prediction

FC Goa are in the 9th position on the ISL 2021-22 points table with 12 points after three wins, four defeats and three draws in 10 matches. NorthEast United, meanwhile, are one place below in 10th with 8 points after two wins, six defeats and two draws.

As far as form is concerned Goa have won once in their last three matches, whereas NEUFC have been win-less in their last three outings. So, FC Goa, who come into the match on the back of a win, start as favourites.

But, don't rule out a draw as the 7 matches in the 15 meetings between the two sides as ended in a draw. FC Goa, however, have a slight edge with 5 wins as opposed to NEUFC's 3.

Source: ISL Media