Chennaiyin vs NorthEast United Predictions

Chennaiyin FC will face NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on March 3, 2025, in a crucial Indian Super League matchup, as Round 20 brings together two sides jockeying for postseason positioning. Chennaiyin FC, under Owen Coyle, are projected to sit 7th with around 32 points from 19 matches as of March 2, 2025, following a 3-2 loss to Kerala Blasters (Feb 23, 2025), aiming to capitalize on their home advantage to bolster their playoff hopes. NorthEast United FC, led by Juan Pedro Benali, are expected to be 4th with approximately 38 points, coming off a 2-1 win over Hyderabad FC (Feb 23, 2025), looking to maintain their strong form. This expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC in this ISL clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Chennaiyin FC

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Mar 2): 9W, 5D, 5L (32 points, 7th in ISL)
Latest Result: 3-2 loss vs. Kerala Blasters (Feb 23, 2025)
Home Form: 5W, 3D, 2L (20 goals scored, 14 conceded)

Chennaiyin FC have been competitive but inconsistent, with their recent 3-2 defeat to Kerala Blasters ending a three-game unbeaten streak (2W, 1D, 1L) as of March 2, 2025. Projected at 32 points from 19 matches, their last home win—a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC (Feb 15, 2025)—shows their potential at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. At home, they’ve averaged 2.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game, reflecting a potent attack but a defense that’s occasionally vulnerable, which NorthEast United could exploit.

NorthEast United FC

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Mar 2): 11W, 5D, 3L (38 points, 4th in ISL)
Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. Hyderabad FC (Feb 23, 2025)
Away Form: 5W, 2D, 3L (17 goals scored, 14 conceded)

NorthEast United FC have been a revelation, projected at 38 points from 19 matches as of March 2, 2025. Their 2-1 victory over Hyderabad, with goals from Alaeddine Ajaraie and Guillermo Fernández, marked their fourth win in five league games (4W, 0D, 1L), reinforcing their playoff credentials. On the road, they’ve averaged 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game, balancing attacking flair with resilience, making them a tough test for Chennaiyin’s defense despite playing away.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

Overall Record: Chennaiyin FC 10W, NorthEast United FC 7W, 5D (22 meetings since 2014)
Recent Meetings:

• Oct 17, 2024: NorthEast United FC 3-2 Chennaiyin FC (ISL)

• Apr 9, 2024: Chennaiyin FC 2-1 NorthEast United FC (ISL)

• Nov 29, 2023: NorthEast United FC 3-0 Chennaiyin FC (ISL)

Key Trend: Chennaiyin FC have won 4 of the last 5 home meetings; 3 of the last 5 H2Hs went over 2.5 goals.

Chennaiyin FC have historically held the edge at home, with their 2-1 win in April 2024 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium—led by Jordan Murray’s brace—highlighting their dominance. NorthEast United’s 3-2 victory in October 2024 flipped the script, but matches have averaged 2.8 goals in their last five encounters, suggesting a potentially high-scoring affair in Chennai.

Key Players to Watch

Chennaiyin FC

• Jordan Murray (FWD): 8 goals in 2024/25; Chennaiyin’s top scorer and physical presence.

• Farukh Choudhary (MID): 5 goals, 4 assists; dynamic winger with flair.

• Samik Mitra (GK): 5 clean sheets; key to defensive hopes.

NorthEast United FC

• Alaeddine Ajaraie (FWD): 10 goals, 5 assists in 2024/25; NorthEast’s leading scorer and star striker.

• Parthib Gogoi (FWD): 6 goals; emerging talent with finishing touch.

• Gurmeet Singh (GK): 6 clean sheets; anchors a solid defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Chennaiyin FC’s 4-2-3-1 (1.68 goals per game) thrives on Murray’s finishing and Choudhary’s creativity, testing NorthEast United’s defense (1.26 goals conceded per game). NorthEast United’s 4-3-3 (1.84 goals per game) relies on Ajaraie’s pace and Gogoi’s movement, exploiting Chennaiyin’s backline (1.47 goals conceded per game). Chennaiyin’s Vincy Barretto (doubtful, knock) and NorthEast’s Asheer Akhtar (questionable, fatigue) could affect lineups, with Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium’s 38,000 fans amplifying pressure on the visitors. NorthEast’s attacking depth could challenge Chennaiyin’s inconsistent defense, but home form may keep it close.

Prediction: Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC

Our Prediction: Both Team to Score - Yes