Odisha FC vs NorthEast United Prediction: Odisha have been rock solid at home

Odisha FC will welcome NorthEast United in Gameweek 6 of the Indian Super League at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. NorthEast have slowly and steadily build their campaign with four undefeated games coming into this game. Odisha have been rock solid at home. Who will win? 

Finding joy in their attacking prowess, Odisha has showcased their ability to find the back of the net consistently, especially in their last two home fixtures, which saw an impressive total of nine goals.

Despite their offensive success, the defensive aspect of their game remains a cause for concern. Odisha's backline still grapples with several issues, and their talismanic striker, Diego Maurício, is yet to hit top form.

Odisha's resilience and an impressive comeback against Bengaluru have helped wipe away the lingering disappointment of a late loss to Kerala Blasters in their previous outing. Under the guidance of coach Sergio Lobera, Odisha has built a strong record in front of their home crowd at the Kalinga Stadium, enduring just two losses in their last 10 fixtures. A particularly encouraging aspect for Odisha is their ability to find the net consistently, ensuring a steady flow of goals from various contributors across the pitch.

Amrinder Singh; Narender Gehlot, Carlos Delgado (Cap), Osama Malik; Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Thoiba Singh, Princeton Rebello, Sahil Panwar; Nandhakumar Sekar, Diego Mauricio, Victor Rodriguez  

Finding solace in their recent unbeaten streak of four matches, NorthEast United has quietly climbed to the 4th position in the league standings. Impressively, they have managed to remain undefeated away from home this season, even though their away performances have not always been stellar. Despite their defensive woes and struggles in front of the opposition's goal, NorthEast United's ability to stay unbeaten in their recent matches under the guidance of Coach Juan Pedro Benali has kept their hopes alive for a successful campaign, making solid defensive displays the primary focus of the team's ambitions, with the exception of a single clean sheet achieved against Chennaiyin.

Mirshad Michu; Tondonba Singh, Mashoor Shereef, Alisher Kholmurodov, Joe Zoherliana; Mohammed Irshad, Joseba Beitia; Gani Nigam, Romain Philippoteaux, Emil Benny; Wilmar Jordan (Cap)

Despite their recent undefeated streak, NorthEast United might find it challenging to secure a victory at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Historically, the team has struggled to leave a significant mark in away matches, with their last triumph dating back to February 2021. While both NorthEast United and Odisha are positioned closely in the league table, NorthEast United enters this fixture with a more substantial period of rest, having enjoyed over a week's break, whereas Odisha will have competed in three matches within an eight-day span. Considering these factors, we anticipate NorthEast United clinching their third win of the season with a narrow victory over Odisha.