Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) will square off against NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in the second game of Matchday 4 of Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday, September 21. The KBFC vs NEUFC ISL 2023-24 match will start at 8:00 PM IST.

Under head coach Ivan Vukomanovic, the hosts will look to bounce back after losing to Mumbai City FC 1-2 at the Mumbai Football Arena in their last game. 

Earlier, the Tuskers started their campaign with a 2-1 win over Bengaluru FC and followed it up by beating Jamshedpur FC 1-0 at their home.

With six points from three matches, Kerala Blasters are currently placed fourth in the ISL 2023-24 standings.

On the other hand, NorthEast United will aim to return to winning ways after playing out a 1-1 draw against Punjab FC.

Led by newly-appointed head coach Juan Pedro Benali, the Highlanders earlier went down to Mumbai City 1-2 in their season opener. They later defeated Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in their second game.

Having accumulated four points from three matches, NorthEast United are placed fifth in the standings.

Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United head-to-head 

Kerala Blasters have a superior head-to-head record against NorthEast United in ISL history. The Blasters have won eight of the 18 matches that they have played against the Highlanders so far. NorthEast have registered four victories, while six matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Kerala Blasters beat NorthEast United 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the ISL last season in January.

KBFC vs NEUFC Dream11 fantasy football prediction for ISL 2023-24

Kerala Blasters have an impressive record at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. Furthermore, the Blasters have dominated NorthEast in the ISL previously.

Going by past head-to-head record and home advantage, KBFC will start as favourites against NEUFC on Saturday.

KBFC vs NEUFC Dream11 fantasy football team tips for ISL 2023-24

Top tip: Best forward

NorthEast United FC’s Parthib Gogoi has been one of the standout Indian players in the ongoing ISL season so far. The 20-year-old forward has netted three goals in as many matches for NorthEast United. He will look to continue his scintillating form and will be a player to watch out for against Kerala Blasters on Saturday.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Kerala Blasters�?talisman Adrian Luna will be a player to watch out for in the midfield. The Uruguayan midfielder has scored two goals in three matches besides also creating six chances so far. He will look to control the midfield and help his side bag another three points at their fortress.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

Among the defenders, one must include Kerala Blasters�?Pritam Kotal in their fantasy team. The 30-year-old defender has helped register 51 clean sheets in the 157 ISL matches that he has played so far. He has also scored six goals and provided eight assists. He will be pivotal for the Blasters against the young NorthEast forward line.

Kerala Blasters�?Sachin Suresh just pips Mirshad Michu of NorthEast United for the goalkeeper spot. Since the departure of former KBFC custodian Prabhsukhan Singh, Sachin Suresh has been impressive for the Blasters. Suresh has kept one clean sheet and has also made nine saves so far.

KBFC vs NEUFC playing XI (probable)

Kerala Blasters: Sachin Suresh (goalkeeper); Prabir Das, Pritam Kotal, Milos Drincic, Aibanbha Dohling; Daisuke Sakai, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Vibin Mohanan, Adrian Luna; Danish Farooq, Dimitrios Diamantakos

NorthEast United: Mirshad Michu (goalkeeper); Soraisham Dinesh Singh, Asheer Akhtar, Míchel Zabaco, Tondonba Singh, Romain Philippoteaux, Mohammed Ali Bemammer; Parthib Gogoi, Konsam Phalguni Singh, Manvir Singh; Néstor Albiach

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The race for the Golden Boot in the Indian Super League was kicked-off by ATK Mohun Bagan attacking midfielder Hugo Boumous in the ISL 2021-22 season curtain-raiser against Kerala Blasters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday, November 19.

How the ISL golden boot award is determined 

The Golden Boot, given to the ISL top scorer at the end of a season, is one of the most prestigious individual awards in India's premier football league.

According to the previous ISL rules, if multiple players accumulate the same number of goals, the player with a higher assist count is handed the award. In the unlikely scenario of a deadlock in the assist count as well, the player who has played the least minutes that season will be awarded the coveted prize.

Former FC Goa striker Igor Angulo won the Golden Boot in ISL 2020-21, having scored 14 goals.

Last season, the top scorer would be determined by minutes per goal and the practice will continue in the latest edition of India's premier football competition.

Check | Golden Boot winners from every ISL season

ISL top scorer for 2021-22: Golden Boot award contenders

Hyderabad FC forward Bartholomew Ogbeche bagged the ISL 2021-22 Golden Boot award with 18 goals from 20 matches. ISL's all-time top scorer was followed by Greg Stewart of Jamshedpur FC with 10 goals and 10 assists.

Among the homegrown players, ATK Mohun Bagan's Liston Colaco surprised one and all with his amazing displays. The 23-year-old forward netted eight times this season and has also provided five assists.

ISL top scorer 2021-22 rankings

Player	Matches	Goals	Assists
Bartholomew Ogbeche - Hyderabad FC	20	18	1
Greg Stewart - Jamshedpur FC	21	10	8
Igor Angulo - Mumbai City FC	19	10	2
Cleiton Silva - Bengaluru FC	19	9	3
Daniel Chukwu - Jamshedpur FC	21	9	1

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The eighth edition of the Indian Super League is set to begin on November 19, 2021. 11 teams will compete in the country’s premier football competition, with the top four spots in the ISL points table a target for all the clubs with regards to AFC Champions League and AFC Cup playoff qualification.

This is because the qualification procedure of the ISL playoffs remains the same in ISL 2021-22.

How does the ISL points table work?

115 matches (110 league games + five playoffs) will be played over the course of the ISL campaign - all behind closed doors in Goa. The top four teams from the league stages will qualify for the ISL playoffs. 

The team that will finish at the top of the ISL points table will be awarded the ISL League Winners Shield and will also earn a place in the AFC Champions League group stage.

Each ISL team will play the other twice in a round-robin format, which means each club will play 20 matches in the league stages. Their results will dictate what they earn:

• Win: 3 points
• Draw: 1 point
• Loss: 0 points

The final position of a club in the standings will be determined by the points won during the league stage games. If two or more teams are level on points, the position in the standings will be decided by the following determining factors (in order):

• Most points earned between the clubs head-to-head in the league stage
• Superior goal difference between the clubs head-to-head in the league stage
• Most goals scored between the clubs head-to-head in the league stage
• Superior goal difference in all league matches
• Most goals scored in all league matches
• Highest fair play ranking
• Drawing of lots

FC Goa and Kerala Blasters played out an entertaining 4-4 draw in match 109 of Indian Super League 2021-22 at GMC Bambolim Stadium in Goa on Sunday, March 6. With this stalemate, the Blasters qualified for the playoffs by ending the league phase on fourth spot while Goa ended their disappointing campaign in ninth place in the standings.

ISL points table 2021-22

Position	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GD	Points
1	Jamshedpur FC (Q)	19	12	4	3	20	40
2	Hyderabad FC (Q)	20	11	5	4	20	38
3	ATK Mohun Bagan (Q)	19	10	7	2	12	37
4	Kerala Blasters (Q)	20	9	7	4	10	34
5	Mumbai City FC	20	9	4	7	5	31
6	Bengaluru FC	20	8	5	7	5	29
7	Odisha FC	20	6	5	9	-12	23
8	Chennaiyin FC	20	5	5	10	-18	20
9	FC Goa	19	4	7	9	-6	18
10	NorthEast United FC	20	3	5	12	-18	14
11	SC East Bengal	20	1	8	11	-18	11

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ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) take on bottom-dwellers NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in match 89 of the Indian Super League 2021-22 season at the Fatorda Stadium on Saturday, February 12. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST

ATKMB vs NEUFC Dream11 prediction

ATK Mohun Bagan are the outright favourites to win the match. Since their merger with Mohun Bagan, the ATKMB side has won three of their five meetings with NEUFC while losing just once. During this time, ATKMB have scored at least two goals in four of these five matches.

Even the current form favours Juan Ferrando’s men who haven’t lost a game since their 1-2 defeat to Jamshedpur FC in December. The Mariners have picked 17 points out of a possible 27 in their last nine games as they stay well within the playoff spots.

NEUFC, on the other hand, are winless in their last nine games, with their last win coming over East Bengal on December 17. Since then, the team has conceded 22 goals in their last nine matches.

ATKMB vs NEUFC Dream11 team tips for Indian Super League 2021-22

Top tip: Best striker

In a team that has Roy Krishna and David Williams, a certain Liston Colaco has managed to outshine the big names in some style. The 23-year-old, who has netted six times this season, has accrued 544 fantasy points this season which is the best return among all the forwards involved in this game.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Hugo Boumous is an outright pick for a midfielder for this contest. Although goals and assists have dried up for the former Mumbai City FC man in recent outings, the fact remains that he netted twice the last time he squared off against NorthEast United. In 16 games, the French attacking midfielder has accumulated 616 fantasy points.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

NEUFC’s Hernan Santana should ideally find a place in your fantasy team. NUEFC are certain to start as second-favourites on Saturday, but that isn’t going to stop Santana from making crucial tackles. Remember the more tackles he makes, the more point you get.

For a goalkeeper, ATKMB’s Amrinder Singh should be picked ahead of Mirshad Michu simply because the former is most likely to keep a clean sheet.

ATKMB vs NEUFC probable playing XI

ATKMB playing XI (probable): Amrinder Singh (goalkeeper), Prabir Das, Pritam Kotal, Tiri, Subhasish Bose; Carl McHugh, Lenny Rodrigues; Hugo Boumous, Roy Krishna (captain), Liston Colaco; David Williams

NEUFC playing XI (probable): Mirshad Michu (goalkeeper), Provat Lakra, Hernán Santana (captain), Patrick Flottmann, Gurjinder Kumar, V.P. Suhair, Khassa Camara, Imran Khan, Rochharzela, Mathias Coureur, Lalkhawpuimawia

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Match 37 of the Indian Super League 2021-22 season will see NorthEast United (NEUFC) pitting against ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Tuesday, December 21. The Matchday 8 fixture will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

NEUFC vs ATKMB Dream11 prediction

Considered as title favourites, ATK Mohun Bagan have struggled big-time this season. The Mariners have recorded a mere two victories in six outings while conceding a whopping 13 goals. The figure is extremely unlikely for a team that had the best defensive record last season.

For NUEFC, the fact that they are coming off an inspiring win over East Bengal should give them the much-needed momentum. On the other hand though, their struggle in front of goal has been quite evident as well as the Highlanders have netted a mere eight goals in seven matches.

ATKMB may have struggled this season, but we expect Monday’s game to end in their favour as they have enjoyed the upper hand in terms of their head-to-head record against NorthEast United. In a total of four meetings between the two sides, ATKMB have recorded two wins and have lost just once.

NEUFC vs ATKMB Dream11 team tips for Indian Super League 2021-22

Top tip: Best forward

With 296 points, ATKMB forward Roy Krishna is not only the highest-scoring striker but is also the most picked player for this match. The Fiji international has netted three goals so far and has made it to the Dream Team in four of his six outings. At 10.5 credits, he is indeed the most expensive outlay, but a worthy one to say the very least.

Top tip: Best midfielder

NUEFC midfielder VP Suhair has been a treat for the fantasy managers. In seven matches, the 29-year-old has accumulated 345 fantasy points which is the most by any player involved in this fixture. With 180 points coming in his last three outings, Suhair remains a strong recommendation.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

ATKMB defender Pritam Kotal was selected in the Dream Team in each of his first five matches. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the 28-year-old has been selected by 93.25 per cent of fantasy users, making him the most picked defender for this fixture.

For a goalkeeper, ATKMB’s Amrinder Singh should be a preferred choice given the fact that his team is likely to keep a clean sheet. Amrinder hasn’t been at his best this season, but has managed to get into the Dream Team in four of his six matches.

NEUFC vs ATKMB probable playing XI

NEUFC playing XI (probable): Subhasish Roy (captain and goalkeeper), Provat Lakra, Hernán Santana, Patrick Flottmann, Gurjinder Kumar, Sehnaj Singh, Khassa Camara, Mathias Coureur, Rochharzela,  Lalkhawpuimawia, V.P. Suhair

ATKMB playing XI (probable): Amrinder Singh (goalkeeper); Pritam Kotal, Carl McHugh, Subashish Bose; Manvir Singh, Lenny Rodrigues, Deepak Tangri, Joni Kauko, Liston Colaco; Hugo Boumous, Roy Krishna (captain)

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Bottom-dwellers SC East Bengal (SCEB) take on NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in match 32 of the Indian Super League 2021-22 season at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Friday, December 17. The Matchday 7 fixture will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

NEUFC vs SCEB Dream11 prediction

SC East Bengal are the only team without a win this season. The Red and Gold Brigade have lost three and drawn as many games so far in the campaign while scoring a mere nine goals. At the other end, they have conceded a whopping 15 goals - most by any team - translating it to 2.5 goals conceded every match.

NorthEast United, on the other hand, haven’t done great either. They sit 10th in the ISL 2021-22 points table with a solitary win in six games. Unlike SCEB, NEUFC are managing one goal every match having scored six goals in as many games.

While this match has all the recipes of ending in a draw, we expect NorthEast United to narrowly pip SC East Bengal.

NEUFC vs SCEB Dream11 team tips for Indian Super League 2021-22

Top tip: Best forward

SCEB forward Antonio Perosevic has made quite an impact this season. In a rather gloomy season for his team, Perosevic has accumulated 195 fantasy points while making it to the Dream Team in three outings. At 9.0 credit he might as well be an expensive investment, but bear in mind that he guarantees goals or at least assists for that matter.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Hernan Santana of NEUFC has been phenomenal this season. The 31-year-old Spanish midfielder has accrued a whopping 208 fantasy points in six outings while making it to the Dream Team on all occasions. It comes as no surprise that he is the most-picked player for this fixture.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

With 149 fantasy points, SCEB defender Franjo Prce is the highest-scoring defender for this match. The 25-year-old Croatian centre-back costs 9.0 credits but the fact that he has made it to the Dream Team on three occasions is enough to get him on your team.

For a goalkeeper, NEUFC’s Subhasish Roy is the most picked stopper. The 35-year-old has made some impressive saves this season, leading to 121 fantasy points from five outings. He remains a strong recommendation for this fixture.

NEUFC vs SCEB probable playing XI

NEUFC playing XI (probable): Subhasish Roy (captain and goalkeeper), Provat Lakra, Hernán Santana, Patrick Flottmann, Gurjinder Kumar, Sehnaj Singh, Khassa Camara, Mathias Coureur, Rochharzela,  Lalkhawpuimawia, V.P. Suhair

SCEB playing XI (probable): Suvam Sen (goalkeeper); Joyner Lourenco, Raju Gaikwad, Franjo Prce (captain), Hira Mondal; Naorem Mahesh Singh, Mohammad Rafique, Amir Dervisevic, Bikash Jairu; Antonio Perosevic, Amarjit Singh Kiyam

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Hyderabad FC (HFC) take on NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in match 28 of the Indian Super League 2021-22 season at GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Monday, December 13. The Matchday 6 fixture will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

HFC vs NEUFC Dream11 prediction

Hyderabad FC have exceeded expectations this season. The team has registered two victories in four matches and those wins have come against heavyweights like Bengaluru FC and league leaders Mumbai City FC.

NorthEast United, on the other hand, have managed just a solitary victory in five games and find themselves ninth in the ISL 2021-22 points table. Considering the recent form, we expect an easy win for HFC on Monday.

HFC vs NEUFC Dream11 team tips for Indian Super League 2021-22

Top tip: Best forward

Hyderabad FC forward Bartholomew Ogbeche is an outright choice for a striker. Selected by 94.69 per cent of fantasy users, the former Mumbai City FC striker has accrued a whopping 209 fantasy points in four matches while making it to the Dream Team on all occasions. He is likely to make an impact in the game.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Selected by 95.68 per cent of fantasy users, NEUFC midfielder Hernan Santana is the most picked player for this fixture. The 31-year-old Spaniard has accumulated 164 fantasy points in five games and has been named in the Dream Team in all of his outings. Santana’s creative approach is likely to decide the fate of NUEFC on Monday.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

HFC full-back Ashish Rai is the most in-demand defender for this fixture. A whopping 95.14 per cent of fantasy managers have selected the 22-year-old solely on the back of his recent performances. Rai has accrued 105 fantasy points in four matches while making it to the Dream in three of those outings.

For a goalkeeper, NEUFC captain Subhasish Roy should be the preferred choice. Roy, who has accumulated 121 fantasy points this season, is likely to be tested more by a fluid HFC attacking, making him prone to more saves.

HFC vs NUEFC probable playing XI

HFC playing XI (probable): Laxmikant Kattimani (goalkeeper); Asish Rai, Chinglensana Singh, Juanan, Akash Mishra; Hitesh Sharma, Joao Victor (captain); Mohammad Yasir, Joel Chianese, Aniket Jadhav; Bartholomew Ogbeche

NEUFC playing XI (probable): Subhasish Roy Chowdhury (captain and goalkeeper), Provat Lakra, Hernán Santana, Patrick Flottmann, Gurjinder Kumar, Sehnaj Singh, Khassa Camara, Mathias Coureur, Rochharzela,  Lalkhawpuimawia, V.P. Suhair

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NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) will take on Chennaiyin FC (CFC) in the 12th match of Indian Super League 2021-22 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa on Monday, November 29.

NEUFC vs CFC Dream11 prediction

The Highlanders have made a disappointing start to their ISL 8 campaign with a 2-4 defeat against Bengaluru FC and followed it up with a goalless draw against Kerala Blasters FC on Thursday. Having registered just one point in two matches, Khalid Jamil’s NEUFC are currently placed ninth in the ISL 2021-22 standings.

Chennaiyin FC, on the other hand, started the new ISL season with a win as they defeated Hyderabad FC 1-0 at GMC Athletic Stadium. Under new manager Božidar Bandović, the Marina Machans rode on Vladimir Koman’s penalty strike to bag maximum points from the match. The two-time champions are currently placed sixth in the standings with three points on the board.

NorthEast United have a dominant head-to-head record against Chennaiyin FC in ISL, winning six of the 14 matches played between the two sides. Chennaiyin FC have managed just three victories while five matches have ended in draws.

NEUFC vs CFC Dream11 team tips for Indian Super League 2021-22

Top tip: Best forward

Deshorn Brown has been one of the standout players for NorthEast United FC since his move from Bengaluru FC during the January transfer window of ISL 2020-21. The 30-year-old Jamaican has netted nine goals in 29 ISL matches and also opened his account in the ongoing season against his former club Bengaluru. He is likely to trouble the Chennaiyin defence on Monday.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Chennaiyin FC captain Anirudh Thapa earned a crucial penalty against Hyderabad FC after he was fouled inside the box by Hitesh Sharma. The 23-year-old India international has been influential for the Marina Machans, scoring five goals and providing nine assists in 69 ISL matches so far. Thapa will once again play an important role for Chennaiyin in the midfield against NorthEast United.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

Chennaiyin FC centre-back Slavko Damjanovic impressed in their ISL 2021-22 opener against Hyderabad FC. The left-footed Serbian defender has provided more solidity to the Chennaiyin backline and also showed good composure while in possession. He is likely to play a crucial role at the heart of the defence at Fatorda Stadium.

NorthEast United captain Subhasish Roy Chowdhury will be the preferred choice over Vishal Kaith of Chennaiyin FC for the goalkeeper spot. The 35-year-old NEUFC custodian made some important saves against Kerala Blasters FC and he is once again tipped to be the busier of the two goalkeepers on Monday.

NEUFC vs CFC probable playing XI

NEUFC playing XI (probable): Subhasish Roy Chowdhury (captain and goalkeeper), Provat Lakra, Hernán Santana, Patrick Flottmann, Gurjinder Kumar, Laldanmawia Ralte, Khassa Camara, Pragyan Gogoi, V.P. Suhair, Lalkhawpuimawia, Deshorn Brown

CFC playing XI (probable): Vishal Kaith (goalkeeper), Reagan Singh, Salam Ranjan Singh, Slavko Damjanovic, Narayan Das, Ariel Borysiuk, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Vladimir Koman, Anirudh Thapa (captain), Mirlan Murzaev, Rahim Ali

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NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) resume their Indian Super League 2021-22 campaign with a match against Kerala Blasters (KBFC) at Fatorda Stadium on Thursday, November 25.

NEUFC vs KBFC Dream11 prediction

Both NorthEast United and Kerala Blasters endured identical results in their season opener, losing 4-2 to Bengaluru FC and ATK Mohun Bagan respectively. 

Despite enjoying a better ball possession, KBFC were outplayed in every department. KBFC, on the other hand, put on a sensational display in the first half, but lost the plot as the match progressed.

Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters currently have the upper hand in terms of their head-to-head record against NorthEast United. In a total of 14 meetings, KBFC have won five while NEUFC have won four. As many as five matches have ended in a draw. During these 14 matches, KBFC have scored 14 goals while NEUFC have netted 11.

We expect Thursday’s match between the teams to either end in a draw or KBFC clinching a narrow victory.

NEUFC vs KBFC Dream11 team tips for Indian Super League 2021-22

Top tip: Best striker

KBFC forward Jorge Pereyra Diaz has been selected by a whopping 93.87 per cent of fantasy users and it comes as no surprise considering his performance against ATK Mohun Bagan. The 31-year-old forward scored a goal, had two shots on target as he finished with 66 fantasy points.

Top tip: Best midfielder

KBFC’s Sahal Abdul Samad was fantastic against ATK Mohun Bagan. Deployed on the wings, the 24-year-old scored a goal, created one chance and put on a brilliant tackle to accrue 68 fantasy points from the fixture. Given his position, he is likely to exchange several passes throughout the match, making him a valuable asset for the fantasy managers.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

NEFC defender Marko Leskovic has been selected by almost 90 per cent of the fantasy users. This comes following his return of 25 fantasy points despite his team losing 4-2. We recommend you to pick the KBFC defender for this fixture.

For a goalkeeper, Subhasish Roy of NEUFC should make the cut. The 35-year-old accumulated 14 fantasy points from his previous outings and that too after enduring a heavy defeat. His ability to make good reaction saves will benefit the fantasy users.

NEUFC vs KBFC probable playing XI

NEUFC playing XI (probable): Subhasish Roy (captain and goalkeeper); Provat Lakra, Mashoor Shereef, Jestin George, Gurjinder Kumar; Laldanmawia Ralte, Hernan Santana, Khassa Camara; Mathias Coureur, Deshorn Brown, V.P. Suhair

KBFC playing XI (probable): Albino Gomes (goalkeeper); Harmanjot Khabra, Marko Leskovic, Bijoy Varghese, Jessel Carneiro (captain); Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Adrian Luna, Jeakson Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad; Alvaro Vazquez, Jorge Pereyra Diaz

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Bengaluru FC (BFC) take on NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in the second match of the Indian Super League 2021-22 season at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday, November 20.

BFC vs NEUFC Dream11 prediction

Both BFC and NEUFC oversaw a change in coaching staff midway through the Indian Super League 2020-21 season. They will hope to start the latest campaign on a positive note at the expense of the other.

Bengaluru FC, for starters, have made a massive overhaul to their squad after finishing seventh in a rather disappointing campaign last time around. While they lead the head-to-head record against NorthEast United FC (five wins in 10 meetings), BFC won’t be taking the Highlanders lightly.

NorthEast United, on the flip side, finished third after Khalid Jamil’s arrival on an interim basis last season. They will be looking to go further in the upcoming campaign and will hope that the arrival of a proven goal-scorer in Mathias Coureur can take them to the next level.

BFC vs NEUFC Dream11 team tips for Indian Super League 2021-22

Top tip: Best forward

It goes without saying that Sunil Chhetri has to be your first choice pick. The 37-year-old Indian football team and BFC captain, who signed a fresh two-year deal with Bengaluru FC in June, is the all-time leading Indian goal-scorer in the ISL (47 goals). He will look to reward the 91.95 per cent of fantasy players who have chosen him with goals and assists.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Selected by 93.51 per cent of fantasy users, NEUFC’s Federico Gallego is certain to toy around with what looks like an inexperienced BFC defence compared to their backlines of the past. The Uruguayan has amassed nine goals and 12 assists in his ISL career and will look to showcase his playmaking capabilities against Sunil Chhetri and Co. 

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

The versatile Ashique Kuruniyan is a smart pick for the defensive slot. An attack-minded talent, the 24-year-old can operate as a left wing-back and add impetus to attacks going forward. He has four goals and five assists in four ISL seasons and is likely to only improve and get better with more maturity in his game now.

For a goalkeeper, fantasy players should be quick to draft in BFC’s Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. The Indian national team goalkeeper has leaked 0.97 goals per game since 2017, while keeping the joint-most clean sheets (29). A huge frame in goal, it usually takes a defensive error or something special from the attacking players to get the better of the Indian custodian. 

BFC vs NEUFC full squads

Bengaluru FC squad

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Lara Sharma, Sharon Padattil

Defenders: Pratik Chaudhari, Wungngayam Muirang, Ajith Kumar, Parag Shrivas, Alan Costa, Sarthak Golui, Yrondu Musavu-King

Midfielders: Suresh Wangjam, Ajay Chhetri, Ashique Kuruniyan, Namgyal Bhutia, Naorem Roshan Singh, Biswa Darjee, Damaitphang Lyngdoh, Akashdeep Singh, Rohit Kumar, Jayesh Rane, Danish Farooq, Bruno Ramires, Iman Basafa

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Udanta Singh, Cleiton Silva, Leon Augustine, Sivasakthi Narayanan, Prince Ibara, Harmanpreet Singh, Bidyashagar Singh

NorthEast United FC squad

Goalkeepers: Mirshad Michu, Nikhil Deka, Sanjiban Ghosh, Subhasish Roy

Defenders: Gurjinder Kumar, Jestin George, Mashoor Shereef, Mohamed Irshad, Nabin Rabha, Tondonba Singh, Patrick Flottmann, Provat Lakra

Midfielders: Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha, Federico Gallego, Gani Nigam, Hernan Santana, Imran Khan, Joe Zoherliana, Khassa Camara, Pragyan Medhi, Pragyan Gogoi, Sehnaj Singh

Forwards: Deshorn Brown, Laldanmawai Ralte, Lalkawpuimawia, Manvir Singh, Mathias Coureur, Rochharzela, Suhair Vadakkepeedika, William Lalnunfela

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