NorthEast United vs Mumbai City Predictions

High-Stakes Clash: Playoff Positioning on the Line

NorthEast United (4th in ISL) host Mumbai City (6th) at Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in a pivotal Indian Super League clash. With both teams separated by just two points, this match could reshape the playoff race. Mumbai City enters as slight favorites (46% win probability), but NorthEast’s home advantage and recent H2H dominance—including a stunning 0-3 away win in December 2024—add intrigue. NorthEast’s resilient form (1 loss in their last 5 matches) contrasts with Mumbai’s inconsistency, highlighted by a goalless draw against East Bengal last week.

Key Stats and Head-to-Head Dynamics

The head-to-head record favors Mumbai City (3 wins in 5 meetings), but NorthEast’s historic 3-0 away victory signals their potential to upset. Both teams average over 1.4 goals per H2H clash, though Mumbai’s attack has struggled this season (1.22 goals per game vs. NorthEast’s 1.95). Notably, 55% of matches involving these teams see over 2.5 goals, aligning with NorthEast’s high-scoring tendencies. Defensively, Mumbai edges NorthEast, conceding just 1.22 goals per game compared to their opponents’ 1.32. The 57% probability of both teams scoring suggests an open contest, but Mumbai’s recent clean sheets hint at defensive resilience.

Team Form and Tactical Breakdown

NorthEast United (1 win, 4 draws in last 5 games) rely on their attack, averaging 1.6 goals recently, but their defensive frailty (1.0 goals conceded per match) could be exploited. Their 2-2 draw against Odisha showcased their fightback ability but also highlighted lapses in closing out games. Mumbai City, meanwhile, has been inconsistent (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in last 5), struggling to convert chances (1.4 goals scored per game). Their reliance on set pieces and counterattacks may test NorthEast’s backline, but Mumbai’s lack of a clinical finisher—evident in their 0-0 draw vs. East Bengal—remains a concern.

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

TIP 1: Total Goal - Over 2.5

TIP 2: Total Home - Over 1