NorthEast United FC vs FC Goa Prediction: Both the teams lost their last two games

NorthEast United FC will welcome FC Goa in the 15th game week of the Indian Super League at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati. Both teams have suffered defeats in their last two games. Who will win this tie?

Northeast has not performed to its potential this season. They have 12 defeats to their name in 13 games. The Highlanders were close to another win in the last game against Bengaluru FC but conceded a goal in the dying minutes of the game to end their hopes. They have been good in recent games but the results are not showing. Philippoteaux was on the scoresheet for the second time in the season last week. Michu has been their saviour with 45 shots saved throughout the season which is a league-high. The North East will be looking to spoil Goa's party and get their second win of the season. 

Mirshad Michu, Alex Saji, Joe Gaurav Bora, Aaron Evans, Hira Mondal, Emil Benny, Jon Gaztanga, Pragyan Gogoi, Romain Philippoteaux, Rochharzela, Wilmar Gil

Goa has had a very inconsistent season so far. They have impressed in a few games but have been badly defeated in others. Goa has six wins to their name this season and is sitting in the sixth spot. They would need victories to stay in the position and get the spot in the next round. In the last game against Hyderabad, the scores were level till the 78th minute before Ogbeche netted two goals into Goa's net to hand Goa their second consecutive defeat. Coach Carlos Pena can make some new changes after the defeat last week and would like to secure the top six spot.  

Dheeraj Moirangthem, Sanson Pereira, Mohamed Fares Arnaout, Anwar Ali, Aibanbha Dohling, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Edu Bedia, Redeem Tlang, Iker Guarrotxena, Brandon Fernandes, Noah Wail Sadaoui

NUFC has improved a lot since the arrival of the new coach. They have played a better brand of football. Goa is going into the game to keep their playoff hopes alive and the Highlanders can spoil their party. We expect more than 2.5 goals in the game as the two teams are not well organised defensively. Goa look favourites to win the game but don't sleep on NUFC with their newly found confidence.