NorthEast United FC conceded late at home against FC Goa to salvage only a point from a 3-3 draw. On the other hand, Chennaiyin FC were held to a 0-0 draw against the 10-man Hyderabad FC.
NorthEast United FC’s record against Chennaiyin FC
NorthEast United FC have a challenging record against Chennaiyin FC in the ISL. The Highlanders have won just one of their last 10 meetings with the Marina Machans, though they have been strong at home, losing only twice in eight matches against Chennaiyin FC. Last season’s commanding 3-0 win in this exact fixture will fuel their confidence as they look to build on that success.
Chennaiyin FC’s shot-taking tendency
Chennaiyin FC have made 19.3 shot attempts per game in the ongoing ISL season, the highest of all sides. They have converted three of them into goals.
”NorthEast United FC will learn from mistakes”
NorthEast United FC have been winless in their last three ISL matches, but they have been one of the most efficient sides offensively, scoring seven goals from an expected goals (xG) value of 3.17, the second-best xG differential in the league this season. NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali reflected on the season so far in the pre-match press conference. He acknowledged that the team needs to close out their games better, but asked for some more time to fine tune the edges in their setup.
“It’s my second season here. We are growing. We make mistakes and we learn from them,” Benali said.
“Chennaiyin FC can match the best teams in the league”
Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle is cognizant of the quality in the NorthEast United FC ranks, but he is also confident that Chennaiyin FC will challenge the Highlanders in Guwahati. Their last away match ended in a 0-0 draw against Hyderabad FC, breaking a 10-match streak of conceding goals on the road.
“We are very respectful of the quality of the NorthEast United FC team. At the same time, we know we are a good team with good players and that we can stand toe-to-toe with the best teams in the competition,” said Coyle.
Head-to-Head Record
In 20 meetings, Chennaiyin FC edge NorthEast United FC with eight wins to seven, while five matches have finished in stalemates.
Additional Stories
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Key players & Milestones
• Chennaiyin FC’s Connor Shields has created 12 chances this season, only behind Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s Greg Stewart (14).
• Parthib Gogoi (2 goals, 2 assists) is just a goal contribution away from matching Seiminlen Doungel’s tally (4 goals and an assist) as the leading Indian goal contributor in this fixture. Parthib has a goal contribution in each of his last three ISL matches against the Marina Machans.
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