Jamshedpur: Hoping for more success on the road, NorthEast United FC will take on Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Thursday. NorthEast have been unbeaten in their last four away matches and would be hoping to extend the run.
Earlier this season, the Highlanders had claimed a thumping 5-0 victory against the Red Miners in Guwahati. Another triumph would make Jamshedpur FC the seventh opponent against whom the visitors complete a league double over in the competition.
Jamshedpur FC have 34 points from 19 games on the back of 11 wins and a draw. They will aim to stay in contention for the second spot for now, which is claimed by FC Goa with 36 points currently. A finish in the top two ensures that the team doesn’t have to compete in the single-leg eliminator since they directly qualify for the semifinals.
NorthEast United FC, on the other hand, are sixth with 29 points and they have competition in Odisha FC (26), Kerala Blasters FC (24), and Punjab FC (24) closely following them. The Highlanders have drawn thrice and won once in their previous five encounters. With both sides eyeing respective ambitions within the top six, a highly intensified contest appears set to be on the cards. IANS
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