Atletico de Kolkata will host the second east Indian derby of this season at Salt Lake Stadium. The Roji-Blancos will approach this fixture with high on confidence as they are aware that a win can place them in the top four spot of the league and will be in a good position to qualify for the play-offs. Highlanders, on the other hand, are desperate for a win as they have to pick maximum points available if they want to improve their chances of qualifying for the play-offs.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS (W2 D0 L1)
Atletico de Kolkata have a narrow edge above Northeast United with both wins came in the last season. However, Northeast United got better of the Roji-blancos this season as they defeated the defending champions 1-0 at home. The second leg of the east Indian derby will be hosted by Kolkata.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS (W2 D0 L1)
Atletico de Kolkata have a narrow edge above Northeast United with both wins came in the last season. However, Northeast United got better of the Roji-blancos this season as they defeated the defending champions 1-0 at home. The second leg of the east Indian derby will be hosted by Kolkata.
PREDICTION: Atletico de Kolkata 2-0 Northeast United
Atlético de Kolkata so far: W-D-W-L-L-L-W
NorthEast United FC so far: L-L-L-W-W-L-D
Atletico de Kolkata will take an advantage of shaky defense of Northeast United. Atk manager Antonio Habas will put an attacking formation and will be willing to pose a constant threat for Northeast's defense. Kolkata will hope to get all the three points from this fixture and establish themselves in the top four. Highlanders, on the other hand, are sitting at the bottom of the table with just 7 points from as many games. The Highlanders need to pick most of the points that are available in the remaining fixtures to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the play-off. Northeast United will approach this fixture with a win in their mind as they did in the first meeting against Kolkata outfit. However, leaky defense is a thing to worry for their head coach as they have conceded most goals in the league (13) With both teams needing a win, a close game is expected ending in the favor of home side.
KEY PLAYERS:
Atletico de Kolkata: Izumi, Hume and Tiri
Northeast Utd: Dadzie, Simao and Hengbart
MANAGER PRE-MATCH TALKS:
"That’s an area we are working on [when asked whether away results were a concern]. Last game [vs Delhi Dynamos FC] we created chances and dominated the game and here we are looking to gain three points": NorthEast United FC coach Ceasr Farias
"There are some injuries and they are on the way to recovery and I think [Mohammed] Rafique is a good addition. I know he is a good player and he is very important to us now. He has an important role to play"
ATK coach Antonio Lopez Habas
Catch the live action of Northeastern derby at 7 pm (IST)
Atlético de Kolkata so far: W-D-W-L-L-L-W
NorthEast United FC so far: L-L-L-W-W-L-D
Atletico de Kolkata will take an advantage of shaky defense of Northeast United. Atk manager Antonio Habas will put an attacking formation and will be willing to pose a constant threat for Northeast's defense. Kolkata will hope to get all the three points from this fixture and establish themselves in the top four. Highlanders, on the other hand, are sitting at the bottom of the table with just 7 points from as many games. The Highlanders need to pick most of the points that are available in the remaining fixtures to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the play-off. Northeast United will approach this fixture with a win in their mind as they did in the first meeting against Kolkata outfit. However, leaky defense is a thing to worry for their head coach as they have conceded most goals in the league (13) With both teams needing a win, a close game is expected ending in the favor of home side.
KEY PLAYERS:
Atletico de Kolkata: Izumi, Hume and Tiri
Northeast Utd: Dadzie, Simao and Hengbart
MANAGER PRE-MATCH TALKS:
"That’s an area we are working on [when asked whether away results were a concern]. Last game [vs Delhi Dynamos FC] we created chances and dominated the game and here we are looking to gain three points": NorthEast United FC coach Ceasr Farias
"There are some injuries and they are on the way to recovery and I think [Mohammed] Rafique is a good addition. I know he is a good player and he is very important to us now. He has an important role to play"
ATK coach Antonio Lopez Habas
Catch the live action of Northeastern derby at 7 pm (IST)