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Jamshedpur FC welcome NorthEast United FC to the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur in Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 on Saturday. The hosts have won four of their last five fixtures, including the previous two and a victory over an inconsistent NorthEast outfit will improve their chances of making the playoffs. The Highlanders, on the other hand, have won just once in their last five matches, and were edged 1 – 0 in their previous outing against FC Pune City. Even a late resurgence might not guarantee them a playoff spot now, but NorthEast will want to end their season on a high.
HEAD TO HEAD
Jamshedpur FC 0 – 0 NorthEast United FC (1 draw)
KEY PLAYERS
Jerry Mawihmingthanga (Jamshedpur FC)
The 20-year-old has been a revelation in the league this season. While Jamshedpur have gone on to become renowned for their solid defensive displays, Jerry has been influencing their attack and has helped provide as well as score himself. He is quick and an excellent dribbler, who possesses a bag of tricks to outwit opposition backlines. With a goal and three assists to his name, Jerry will look to guide his team to a crucial win against NorthEast.
Seiminlen Doungel (NorthEast United FC)
The Highlanders’ top scorer this season has been his team’s go-to man when it comes to creating openings in the opposition defence. He has used his pace to good effect on the flanks and has displayed great poaching skills combined with clinical finishing. The 24-year-old already has four goals as well as an assist to his name and will look to carve open the league’s best defence.
POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS
Jamshedpur FC
Steve Coppell may use a 4-2-3-1 formation that provides enough options in the middle and the flanks.
Goalkeeper: Subrata Paul
Defenders: Souvik Chakrabarti, Anas Edathodika, Tiri, Andre Bikey
Midfielders: Mehtab Hossain, Memo, Wellington Priori, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Trindade Goncalves
Forward: Ashim Biswas
Jamshedpur’s head coach on his team’s mindset ahead of the fixture: “Looking at the end of the season, we still have two home games, one away game and one half a home game. And I think, for a lot of the teams, now each and every game is vital. Tomorrow, it would be great to win. If we don’t win, it’s not the end of our ambitions for this season for sure, but it would certainly be nice to win.”
NorthEast United FC
Avram Grant will probably field a 4-2-3-1 formation as well in search of balance in attack and defence.
Goalkeeper: TP Rehenesh
Defenders: Nirmal Chettri, Jose Goncalves, Sambinha, Reagan Singh
Midfielders: John Mosquera, Rowllin Borges, Seiminlen Doungel, Marcinho, Halicharan Narzary
Forward: Danilo Lopes
Highlanders’ head coach on their opponent of the night: “Jamshedpur is a very good team. They conceded the least goals in the league, I think. Their defence is very difficult to break down and they’re very good in their attacking as well. They’re playing good so it will be a tough game.”
KEY STAT
NorthEast have scored the joint-least number of goals this season (10) while Jamshedpur have conceded the least (12)
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTER
Jamshedpur FC 0 – 0 NorthEast United FC (18th November 2017 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati)
FORM GUIDE
Jamshedpur FC: W W L W W
NorthEast United FC: L D L W L
