Friday night ISL football doesn’t get more intriguing than this. NorthEast United host FC Goa at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati — a ground where the Highlanders desperately need a result to salvage some pride from a difficult season. Goa, on the other hand, stride in on the back of back-to-back wins and with one of the ISL’s most lethal attackers in their ranks. Let’s break it all down. For more Indian football coverage, visit TechnoSports Football.
📅 Date: April 24, 2026 | 🕐 Kickoff: 6:00 PM IST (12:30 PM UK) | 🏟️ Venue: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati
NorthEast United vs Goa Match Overview & Key Stats
| Category | NorthEast United | FC Goa |
|---|---|---|
| ISL Record (2025/26) | 1W – 4D – 4L | 4W – 4D – 1L |
| Points Per Game | 0.78 | 1.78 |
| Goals Scored/Game | 0.78 | 1.22 |
| Goals Conceded/Game | 1.78 | 0.67 |
| Win % | 11% | 44% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 44% |
| Top Scorer | Rodríguez Gaitán (3 goals) | Dejan Dražić (5 goals) |
| xG Per Game | 1.31 | 1.48 |
| Last 5 Form | L – D – L – L – W | W – W – L – D – D |
Team Preview
NorthEast United are having a forgettable season — just one win from nine games, zero clean sheets, and a defence shipping 1.78 goals per game. Their most recent outing was a 0-1 home defeat to ATK Mohun Bagan. Rodríguez Gaitán leads a struggling attack with just three goals to his name, while Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia chips in with two assists. This is a team crying out for a confidence-boosting performance at home.
FC Goa are a completely different story. Dejan Dražić has been a revelation upfront with five goals and two assists, and the team’s defensive record — conceding just 0.67 goals per game — is the envy of most sides in the league. Their 2-0 victory over Mumbai City in the last outing was a statement. Goa are clinical, organised, and very much in form.
Predicted Lineups
NorthEast United (Expected XI): Mirshad Michu; Narender Gehlot, Gaurav Bora, Mashoor Shereef; Patrick Flottmann, Lalengmawia, Pragyan Gogoi, Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia; Nestor Albiach; Jithin MS, Andrés Rodríguez Gaitán
FC Goa (Expected XI): Dheeraj Singh; Aiban Dohling, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Seriton Fernandes; Ayush Chhetri, Rowllin Borges; Iker Guarrotxena, Brandon Fernandes; Dejan Dražić, Armando Sadiku
Our Prediction
The numbers overwhelmingly favour Goa. NorthEast United have not kept a single clean sheet all season, and Goa’s attack — anchored by Dražić — will fancy their chances in Guwahati. According to ISL’s official stats and standings, Goa’s points-per-game tally is more than double that of NorthEast United this campaign.
🏆 Prediction: FC Goa to Win 📊 Value Bet: Under 2.5 Goals | Confidence: High
NorthEast United could nick a goal at home, but Goa’s defensive solidity should ensure a controlled, narrow away victory.
How to Watch NorthEast United vs Goa Live?
Indian fans can watch the match live and free on JioCinema and on Sports18 on television. The kickoff is at 6:00 PM IST on Friday, April 24, 2026. Don’t miss a kick — bookmark TechnoSports for live ISL updates throughout the game.
