Indian Super League Playoffs: NorthEast United FC vs Chennaiyin FC Match Preview
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The Indian Super League (ISL) is nearing its climax, and NorthEast United FC are on the verge of securing their place in the knockout stages. They will face Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on March 3, 2025, at 7:30 pm IST, in a crucial match that could determine their fate. NorthEast United FC are currently at the sixth place with 32 points from 22 games, and a win against Chennaiyin FC will take them to 35 points, making it difficult for other teams to catch up.
Chennaiyin FC, on the other hand, are out of the playoff race with 24 points from 22 encounters. However, they have a good record against NorthEast United FC at home, winning each of their last three encounters. A win in this match will mark their joint-longest home winning stretch against a single team in the ISL. NorthEast United FC, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their previous five ISL away fixtures, winning thrice in the period, and have a goal difference of +8 in this phase. They will look to continue their unbeaten run and secure their place in the playoffs.
The two teams have played 21 games this season, with Chennaiyin FC and NorthEast United FC winning nine and seven matches respectively. Five encounters have produced draws. The key players to watch out for in this match are Connor Shields from Chennaiyin FC and Alaaeddine Ajaraie from NorthEast United FC, who have been in good form this season. The match will be streamed live on JioHotstar and telecast live on Star Sports, and fans can catch all the action from the comfort of their homes. The Indian Super League has been an exciting tournament so far, and this match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams with different motivations.
The coaches of both teams have expressed their thoughts on the upcoming match. NorthEast United FC assistant coach Naushad Moosa stressed on the importance of staying focused and playing good football, while Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle wants to finish the season on a positive note. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams looking to achieve their respective goals. The playoffs spot is within NorthEast United FC's grasp, and they will look to seize the opportunity and make it to the next round.
Here are the details of the match:
- Match: NorthEast United FC vs Chennaiyin FC
- Date: March 3, 2025
- Time: 7:30 pm IST
- Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- Live Telecast: Star Sports
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