Watch NorthEast Utd vs Chennaiyin in the ISL on Thursday
NorthEast Utd failed to win their last three ISL matches
This match takes place at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium
Tip: NorthEast Utd v Chennaiyin | Odds |
BTTS - Yes Both Teams To Score | @1.61 |
NorthEast Utd vs Chennaiyin Predictions
Recent form and previous meetings indicate a strong possibility of goals at both ends on Thursday.
BTTS is my only choice at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.
NorthEast Utd have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 10 home matches (ISL)
NorthEast Utd have seen BTTS in their last 3 matches
NorthEast Utd have seen BTTS in 8 of their last 9 matches against Chennaiyin
Chennaiyin have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 8 matches (ISL)
Chennaiyin have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 away matches (ISL)
Head to Head
NorthEast Utd and Chennaiyin will meet for the 24th time on Thursday. Chennayin now boast an 11-7 H2H advantage after a 2-1 victory in their most recent contest in April.
NorthEast United Form
NorthEast United saw their winless run extend to three matches after a dramatic 3-3 draw against Goa before the international break. Borja Herrera's 90th-minute goal denied the Highlanders a rare ISL road victory.
Juan Pedro Benali's side have now dropped points in each of their last three ISL matches despite taking the lead in all three fixtures.
Four games into the season, NorthEast find themselves sixth in the division with five points on the board.
NorthEast United Team News
Head coach Benali will be forced into at least one alteration to his selection on Thursday. Robin Yadav is suspended after receiving his marching orders in the six-goal thriller against Goa.
In-form forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie will lead the home attack. The Moroccan has scored in all four of NorthEast's ISL encounters this season.
Chennaiyin Form
Chennaiyin arrive in Guwahati following a goalless draw against Hyderabad at the start of the month.
Owen Coyle's side began their ISL campaign with a fine 3-2 away win at Odisha in September. On the road, Chennaiyin have seen BTTS and over 2.5 goals in four of five ISL matches since April.
Three games into the new season, the Marina Machans find themselves eighth in the division with four points collected.
Chennaiyin Team News
Head coach Coyle has a fully fit squad available ahead of the trip to Guwahati. Colombian forward Wilmar Jordán is tipped to earn a recall to the visitor's first XI.