NorthEast United FC take on ATK Mohun Bagan in the fourth fixture of Matchweek 12 of the Hero Indian Super League on Saturday (December 24) at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.
The Highlanders' search for their first win of the season continued as they lost 2-1 to FC Goa. While they looked an improved side under head coach Vincenzo Annese, they weren't good enough to take anything away from the game.
Meanwhile, ATK Mohun Bagan hung on to a goalless draw away against Odisha FC. In a game where they were fairly outplayed by the hosts, ATK couldn't pose as much threat as they have in previous games and were lucky to get a point. They will look to register a resounding win against a struggling NorthEast side to get back into form.
Squads to choose from
NorthEast United FC
Goalkeepers: Mirshad Michu, Arindam Bhattacharya, Nikhil Deka, Khoirom Jackson Singh
Defenders: Provat Lakra, Joe Zoherliana, Gurjinder Kumar, Mohammed Irshad, Tondonba-Singh, Aaron Michael Evans, Michael Jakobsen, Gaurav Bora
Midfielders: Mashoor Shereef-Thankgalakath, Imran Khan, Romain Phillippoteaux, Rochharzela, Pragyan Gogoi, Sehnaj Singh, Jon Gaztanaga Arropside, MS Jithin, Emil Benny, Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha
Forwards: Matt Derbyshire, Gani Nigam, Sylvester Emeka Igbonu, Alfred Lalruotsang, Dipu Mirdha, Laldanmawia Ralte
ATK Mohun Bagan
Goalkeepers: Vishal Kaith, Arsh Anwer Shaikh, Debnath Mondal
Defenders: Pritam Kotal, Florentin Pogba, Subhasish Bose, Ashish Rai, Deepak Tangri, Sumit Rathi, Ravi Bahadur Rana, Brendan Hamill
Midfielders: Ashique Kuruniyan, Carl McHugh, Lenny Rodrigues, Hugo Boumous, Joni Kauko, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Abhishek Suryavanshi, Ricky Shabong, Ningombam Engson Singh
Forwards: Manvir Singh, Dimitri Petratos, Kiyan Nassiri Giri, Fardin Ali Molla, Liston Colaco
Predicted Playing XIs
NorthEast United FC
Mirshad Michu, Michael Jakobsen, Tondonba Singh, Gaurav Bora, Joe Zoherliana, Romain Philippoteaux, Emil Benny, Jon Gaztanaga, Pragyan Gogoi, Rochharzela, Wilmar Gil
ATK Mohun Bagan
Vishal Kaith, Subhasish Bose, Pritam Kotal, Brendan Hamill, Asish Rai, Deepak Tangri, Carl McHugh, Liston Colaco, Hugo Boumous, Manvir Singh, Dimitri Petratos.
Match Details
Match: NorthEast United FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan
Date: December 24, 2022; 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati
NorthEast United FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions
Despite their recent improvements, the Highlanders will probably be happy to take even a point from this game, let alone a win against ATK. While NorthEast United showed plenty of character in their 2-1 defeat in their reverse fixture, it will take something to keep a clean sheet and potentially get all three points.
Dimitri Petratos, Hugo Boumous, Romain Phillipoteaux, Wilmar Gil, Subhashish Bose and Ashish Rai are the six players I feel are must-haves for this game. As for the best captaincy picks, I'd go with Dimitri Petratos and Hugo Boumous in a heartbeat. I'm definitely favouring an ATK win with the way I've built my team.
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Mirshad Michu, Gaurav Bora, Subhashish Bose, Brendan Hamill, Ashish Rai, Hugo Boumous, Ashique Kuruniyan, Romain Philippoteaux, Wilmar Gil, Dimitri Petratos, Manvir Singh
Captain: Hugo Boumous Vice-Captain: Dimitris Petratos
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Vishal Kaith, Subhashish Bose, Ashish Rai, Michael Jakobsen, Romain Philippoteaux, Hugo Boumous, Carl McHugh, Jon Gaztanaga, Wilmar Gil, Liston Colaco, Dimitri Petratos
Captain: Dimitri Petratos Vice-Captain: Wilmar Gil