Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC: Odisha are favourites given Northeast current form

Odisha FC will welcome NorthEast United FC in the eighth game week of the Indian Super League at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The home team are on a two-game winning run and Northeast is still to open their account this season. Will they be able to do it in this game?

Odisha FC Form

Odisha is on an upward trajectory in the ISL. They won the last game against an impressive Chennaiyin side and were dominant in their 3-2 victory. They have punched above their weight consistently this season. This game against NorthEast is an easy game concerning their form. Juggernauts are impressive and are sitting in third place at the table. The team has impressed mostly in clutch situations winning most of their games in the dying moments of the game. They will hope they don't have to get the win the hard way.

Odisha FC Predicted lineup

Amrinder Singh; Denachandra Meitei, Nikhil Prabhu, Carlos Delgado, Sahil Panwar; Saul Crespo, Raynier Fernandes, Thoiba Singh; Nandha Kumar, Diego Mauricio, and Pedro Martin.

NorthEast United FC Form

NorthEast are on a seven-game losing run in the ISL. They are sitting at the bottom of the table with no wins in this campaign which will be a huge loss for the Highlanders. The team has only scored only three goals throughout the season which will be a cause of major concern. The team lost their last game with a scoreline of 3-1 against Mumbai. They badly need a win to kickstart their season.

NorthEast United FC's possible lineup

 Mirshad Michu; Joe Zoherliana, Aaron Evans, Michael Jackobsen, Gurjinder Kumar; Jon Gaztanaga, Pragyan Gogoi, Romain Philippoteaux, Rochharzela, Imran Khan, and Parthib Gogoi.

Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC expert tips

We are expecting a very one-sided game in terms of quality. The teams have had a contrasting season in ISL. We expect Odisha to win the game with a healthy scoreline. We can expect more than 2.5 goals in this game as we have seen in ISL throughout the season.