NorthEast United FCand Odisha FCgo in search of their first win of the Indian Super League 2019-20 as the sides lock horns at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday.
NorthEast United started its campaign with a goalless draw away from home to Bengaluru FC while Odisha FC suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Jamshedpur FC in its ISLdebut.
The Highlanders will count on home support to help them notch their first win and kickstart the campaign.
For Odisha, the game will be all about making its opportunities count. It was caught out on the counter numerous times against Jamshedpur in the previous game despite playing against 10 men.
Given that the Spaniard advocates a possession-based philosophy, Odisha needs to remain cautious against counter-attacks.
In Aridane Santana, Odisha seems to have a potent goalscorer, if his smart finish against Jamshedpur is anything to go by. Former Bengaluru FC midfielder Xisco Hernandez also impressed in that game and more of the same will be expected from them against a difficult opponent.
The teams do not have any major fitness concerns and can be expected to have a go at each other and grab that all-important first win of the season.
NorthEast United FC vs Odisha FC, ISL 2019-20: Match Details
Date: October 26, 2019
Time: 7:30 PM.
Venue: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati.
How can I watch the online streaming of the NorthEast United FC vs Odisha FC ISL 2019-20 match?
The online streaming of the NorthEast United FC vs Odisha FC ISL 2019-20 2019-20 match will be available on Hotstar and Jio TV app.
NorthEast United FC vs Odisha FC will be shown on Star Sports network and can also be streamed live on Hotstar. The kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
Line-ups
NorthEast United FC (4-2-3-1): Pawan Kumar (GK), Reagan Singh, Kai Heerings, Mislav Komorski, Rakesh Pradhan, Jose Leudo, Milan Singh, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Martin Chaves, Nikhil Kadam, Asamoah Gyan.
Odisha FC (4-3-3): Francisco Dorronsoro (GK), Shubham Sarangi, Rana Gharami, Carlos Delgado, Narayan Das, Marcos Tebar, Vinit Rai, Xisco Hernandez, Nanda Kumar, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Aridane Santana.
