NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) go up against Jamshedpur FC (JFC) in the second fixture of Matchweek 5 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 23/24 on Thursday, October 26, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.
It's the battle between the fifth and sixth-placed sides in the league as both teams come into this match on the back of draws. While NorthEast United FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Kerala Blasters, Jamshedpur didn't take their chances well and drew 0-0 at home to Punjab FC.
Both teams have made significantly better starts to their seasons when compared to last year, and they'll want to make this good start count and build on their momentum.
Squads to choose from
NorthEast United FC
Goalkeepers: Mirshad Michu, Dipesh Chauhan, Khoirom Jackson Singh
Defenders: Miguel Zabaco Tome, Hira Mondal, Soraisham Singh, Asheer Akhtar, Yaser Ahmed, Buanthanglun Samte, Tondonba-Singh, and Gaurav Bora.
Midfielders: Bekey Oram, Gani Nigam, Konsam Phalguni Singh, M Louis Nickson, Nestor Albiach, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Fredy Chawngthansanga, Shighil Nambrath, Romain Phillippoteaux, and Pragyan Gogoi.
Forwards: Redeem Tlang, Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Jithin MS, Rochharzela, Huidrom Thoi-Singh, Ibson Melo, and Manvir Singh-I.
Jamshedpur FC
Goalkeepers: TP Rehenesh, Rakshit Dagar, Vishal Yadav, Ayush Jena, and Mohit Dami.
Defenders: Pronay Halder, Pratik Chaudhari, Ricky Lallawmawma, Laldinpuia Pachuau, Provat Lakra, Muhammad Uvais, and Muirang Wungyanyg.
Midfielders: Ritwik Das, Emil Benny, Imran Khan, Elsinho, Jeremy Manzorro, Nikhil Barla, Komal Thatal, Saphaba Telem, Rei Tachikawa, Nongdamba Naorem, Germanpreet Singh, and Jitendra Singh.
Forwards: Petar Slislkovic, Steve Ambri, Daniel Chima Chukwu, Alen Stevanovic, Sanan Mohammed, Seiminlen Doungel, and Semboi Haokip.
NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC: Predicted Playing XIs
NorthEast United FC
Michu Mirshad (GK), Tondonba Singh, Asheer Akhtar, Yaser Ahmed, Michel Zabaco, Soraisham Singh, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Romain Phillippoteaux, Phalguni Singh, Parthib Gogoi, and Nestor Albiach.
Jamshedpur FC
TP Rehenesh (GK), Pratik Chaudhary, Elsinho, Laldinpuia P, Nikhil Barla, Rei Tachikawa, Jitendra Singh, Ricky Lallawmawma, Seiminlen Doungel, Steve Ambri, and Alen Stevanovic.
Match Details
Match: NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC
Date: October 26, 2023; 8 pm IST
Venue: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati
NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC: Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions
The Highlanders' home advantage gives them a slight edge in what should be a very close and competitive game. Both sides have had plenty of points from their defenders, with Asheef Akthar, Pratik Chaudhari, and Laldinpuia PC all scoring big so far.
In midfield, Rei Tachikawa holds the key for Jamshedpur FC and he is a must-have from a Dream11 perspective. Phalguni Singh, Parthib Gogoi, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, and Nestor Albiach are the big names for NEUFC in midfield and attack, and their high ownership makes them essential picks. If Jamshedpur FC play a wing-back system, then Ricky Lallawmawma at LWB could be a neat differential pick.
Parthib Gogoi, Rei Tachikawa, and Nestor Albiach are the top captaincy options for the match.
Fantasy Suggestion #1: TP Rehenesh, Pratik Chaudhari, Ricky Lallawmawma, Asheef Akthar, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Romain Phillippoteaux, Phalguni Singh, Rei Tachikawa, Nestor Albiach, Parthib Gogoi, and Alen Stevanovic.
Captain: Parthib Gogoi. Vice-Captain: Rei Tachikawa.
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Mirshad Michu, Pratik Chaudhari, Soraisham Singh, Ladinpuia PC, Michel Zabaco, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Nikhil Barla, Rei Tachikawa, Nestor Albiach, Steve Ambri, and Parthib Gogoi.
Captain: Rei Tachikawa. Vice-Captain: Nestor Albiach.