FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch

Few fixtures in the ISL feel as even as this one. The all-time record is full of draws, the games are often close, and Guwahati’s crowd makes the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium a hard place to visit. Here’s what you need before Saturday night’s kick-off.

FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC Match Preview

Teams: Form Guide

NorthEast United FC have been among the early pace-setters. They beat Mohun Bagan 1-0 with a late Jithin strike and thrashed Kerala Blasters 4-1. They then drew 0-0 with Odisha FC and 1-1 with Bengaluru FC, who equalised in stoppage time. Alaeddine Ajaraie has been their main attacking threat.

FC Goa have been less convincing. They opened with a 1-1 draw against Chennaiyin FC and followed it with a draw against SC Delhi. Chiki and Aakash Sangwan have been their early contributors.

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Probable Lineups

Official lineups usually arrive about an hour before kick-off. Based on early form, these are the names to watch:

Prediction

Home form and goals give NorthEast the edge, but Goa won the last meeting 2-0 and are never easy to beat. Our pick is NorthEast United FC 2-1 FC Goa. With 13 draws in 25 meetings, a share of the points is a real possibility too.

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Timings and How to Watch

Every ISL match this season streams free on YouTube. For fixtures and official updates, visit the Indian Super League website. Read more about the clubs on Wikipedia: FC Goa and NorthEast United FC.

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