NorthEast United vs Punjab prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 10, 2025
Northeast United FC
Punjab FC
NorthEast United and Punjab to face off in Indian Super League Round 16. The match will take place on Friday, January 10, kicking off at 15:00 CET. Here’s my prediction for this game.
NorthEast United vs Punjab: Match Facts and H2H
- NorthEast is unbeaten in their last three matches: two wins and one draw.
- Punjab has lost their last four games.
- Punjab has won only one of their last five away matches, losing the other four.
- NorthEast United is winless in their last two home games: one draw and one loss.
- Punjab scores more than 1.5 goals per game in 85% of their matches this season.
- NorthEast United boasts one of the best attacks in the Super League, scoring 29 goals in 14 matches.
- NorthEast United and Punjab have faced each other only three times, with each team winning once and one match ending in a draw.
NorthEast United vs Punjab: Match Preview
NorthEast United is on a three-game unbeaten streak, securing two wins and one draw. The team has climbed into the playoff zone and currently sits sixth in the Indian Super League table with 22 points from 14 matches, just one point ahead of the seventh-placed team. With 29 goals scored, NorthEast boasts one of the league’s top attacks, tied for first place in goals scored.
The match against Punjab is crucial for both sides. Punjab currently occupies the eighth position with 18 points from 13 matches, trailing NorthEast by four points. A win for Punjab could significantly narrow this gap, especially with a game in hand that could push them into playoff contention based on points lost. However, Punjab must break their current streak of four consecutive losses to regain momentum.
Predicted Lineups
- NorthEast United: Singh, Samte, Akhtar, Michel Zabaco, Bemammer, Nixon, Mayakkannan, Adjary, Nestor, Gogoi, Tlang
Prediction
Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot, and with only a small gap between them, every match is critical. This is set to be an exciting encounter, and my bet is on both teams to score, with odds of 1.6.
