ISL 2022/23 – Northeast United vs ATK Mohun Bagan, match preview, predicted lineups
Northeast United take on ATK Mohun Bagan on Saturday in ISL 2022/23 as the season moves ahead. ATKMB come into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 7:30 PM IST
Venue : Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati
Northeast United are having one of their worst seasons ever after suffering ten consecutive defeats but can get back to winning anytime they want so. They have to back themselves. NEUFC are currently 11th (last) in the points table after 10 games with 0 points. The goal difference is -19.
The Highlanders defending need to regather thoughts and be defending. Attack wise they need to score.
Manager Annese will go with a 4-3-3 formation.
On the other hand, ATK Mohun Bagan are having one of their good seasons and find themselves in the top half of the table. They are currently third in the points table after 10 games with 20 points. The goal difference is a +5.
The Mariners defence have been proper and they have conceded less and will want to continue that. Attack wise they have been fabulous and scoring and will want that.
Manager Ferrando might go with a 4-2-3-1 system.
Team news and possible lineups
Both teams have a fully fit squad to choose from.
ATK Mohun Bagan FC XI : Kaith, Ashish Rai, Kotal, Hamill, S. Bose, Tangri, Mchugh, Colaco, Boumous, Kuruniyan, Petratos.
Northeast United FC XI : Michu, Zoherliana, Bora, Jakobsen, T. Singh, Gaztanaga, I. Khan, Philippoteaux, Gogoi, Wilmar, Jithin MS.
Prediction
I think there are no doubts over who start this game as the favourites but still the game is in Guwahati, so NEUFC will have the home support and might make things interesting. Despite this going with a regular win for ATKMB 1-0.
