Northeast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC Prediction: ortheast have made their home their fortress

Northeast United FC welcomes Jamshedpur FC to Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati in the 6th game week of the Indian Super League. Northeast have made their home their fortress. Who'll reign supreme in the head-to-head winner's circle after 90 minutes?

Juan Pedro Benali, Coach, NorthEast United FC knows that his team has to give it everything in a game at home and looks for an opportunity to push inside the top six this season. Defensive frailties are already costing them crucial points this season just like what they faced last season. Meanwhile, Benali said they were ready to face Northeast with all players fit.

Their statistics leave much to be desired, particularly in the attack and defense lines. They have averaged only 45.2% possession, with only 10.8 shots per game, the lowest number in the league, but they do get five corners per game. Offensively, Ajaraie has been the bright spot in the offense with four goals, which Nestor scored one of. Defensively, NorthEast United has averaged 18.6 clearances and 2.6 saves per game but lacks consistency, winning just 12 tackles and making 8 interceptions per match. They shall have to be a lot more dominating in both attacks and defense if they are to break into the top six, starting with this crucial home match.

G Singh (GK); T Singh, M Zabaco, A Akhtar, SD Singh (Defenders); Mayakkannan, H Regragui; A Ajaraie, N Albiach, Jithin MS (Midfielders); P Gogoi (Forward)

Jamshedpur FC, under Khalid Jamil, is promising well after a couple of good matches, much like the stellar performances during Owen Coyle's tenure in the bio-bubble season. Jamil's pragmatic approach on defensive solidity and counter-attacks is helping the Red Miners continue to garner crucial points. Against NorthEast United, away, defensive discipline would be a challenge, considering that the home side has dangerous offensive players.

Jamshedpur averages the lowest possession in the league at 35.8%, and it goes with the message of their counter-attacking strategy. They create enough chances despite less possession time, through averagely 14 shots and 3.2 corners per game, and offensively, they have scored ten times, where Jordan Murray tops with three, followed by two each by Javi Hernandez and Tachikawa.

Defensively, they top the league with 26.2 clearances and 4.6 saves per game going hand-in-hand with 17 tackles and 10.8 interceptions per game as proof of working to perfection on defense. Jamshedpur FC is to look out towards carrying the defensive solidity forward and challenge for a top league spot.

A Gomes (GK); M Uvais, S Eze, P Chaudhari, A Mehta (Defenders); S Das; M Sanan, R Tachikawa, J Hernandez, I Khan (Midfielders); J Murray (Forward)

Jamshedpur FC appears slightly the stronger side as it goes out to face NorthEast United FC. In recent times, they have been quite defensive stable and this would prove to be a huge obstacle for them to overcome. Meanwhile, NorthEast United seems very potent going forward, but their inability to stabilize at the back will surely favor Jamshedpur in getting the better of NorthEast United FC.

The Red Miners have been strong in both defense and attack, always finding the back of the net while maintaining a well-organized backline. Jordan Murray and Javi Hernandez are always on the Jamshedpur attack sheet. NorthEast United will need to strengthen their defense to challenge Jamshedpur's disciplined formation; another defensive slip may leave them vulnerable and present an opportunity for Jamshedpur to win the game.