NorthEast United vs Bengaluru Predictions

NorthEast United, managed by Juan Pedro Benali, have enjoyed a strong 2024/25 season so far, sitting 4th in the ISL table with 32 points from 20 matches as of February 21, 2025. Their last outing was a 2-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC on February 15, with goals from Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Parthib Gogoi, extending an unbeaten run of four games (2W, 2D). At home, they’ve been solid, winning four of ten matches (4W, 4D, 2L), scoring 18 goals and conceding 12. Preseason injuries to Nestor Albiach (hamstring) and Tondonba Singh (knee) have healed, but Hamza Regragui is doubtful with a knock. Ajaraie (10 goals) and Guillermo Fernández (6 goals) lead a potent attack, bolstered by new signing Macarton Louis Nickson from Jamshedpur.

Bengaluru FC, under Gerard Zaragoza, are close behind in 5th place with 31 points from 20 matches, buoyed by a 3-0 thrashing of Jamshedpur FC on February 15, where Sunil Chhetri, Ryan Williams, and Jorge Pereyra Díaz scored. Their away form has been inconsistent (3W, 2D, 5L), with 16 goals scored and 18 conceded. A 2-0 friendly win over Kerala Blasters on February 10 maintained sharpness, but injuries to Chingambu Singh (calf) and Aleksandar Jovanović (ankle) linger. New signing Edgar Méndez from Necaxa adds flair to an attack featuring Chhetri (8 goals) and Williams (7 goals). Bengaluru’s early AFC Champions League Elite exit (2-1 loss to Shandong Taishan on February 11) refocuses them on the ISL.

Historically, Bengaluru dominate this fixture, winning 8 of 17 meetings (NorthEast: 2W, 7D), though their last clash on November 8, 2024, ended 0-0 at Guwahati. NorthEast have lost just once in their last five home games against Bengaluru (2W, 2D), including a 2-0 win in November 2023. With NorthEast’s home resilience (1.8 points per game) and Bengaluru’s attacking depth (1.8 goals per game), this match could hinge on NorthEast’s high pressing versus Bengaluru’s counterattacking threat.

Our NorthEast United vs Bengaluru Prediction

Our todays prediction for NorthEast United vs Bengaluru, Indian Super League is:

TIP 1: Both Team to Score - Yes