ATK Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United Preview & Predictions

By Moti Prakash

08 Mar 2021

Moti Prakash 08 Mar 2021

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ATK Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United predictions for Tuesday’s Indian Super League semi-final
The tie is level at 1-1 after the first leg
ATK are tipped to make finals experience count and reach the final
Preview, stats, team news & predictions

ATK Mohun Bagan are three-time ISL champions (Getty Images)

ATK Mohun Bagan Form

David Williams' first-half goal looked like handing ATK Mohun Bagan a 1-0 win in the semi-final first leg, only for Idrissa Sylla to score a 94th minute equaliser.

The reigning champions had missed out on an AFC Champions League spot when losing their final game of the season 2-0 to Mumbai City.

It was a winner-takes-all contest and the Islanders ended the regular season a Winners Shield winners after the Judgement Day victory.

ATK are winless in their last three matches having also drawn 2-2 with Hyderabad, but they had won 5 in a row prior to that.

ATK Mohun Bagan Team News

Centre-back Sandesh Jhingan and midfielder Edu Garcia both missed the first leg through injury.

The pair will face late tests to decide if they are fit enough to return.

NorthEast United Form

An injury-time equaliser from Idrissa Sylla preserved NorthEast United's unbeaten run and extended it to 11 games.

Playing in the finals for only the second time, Khalid Jamil's side looked to be heading for a first defeat since early January before substitute Sylla popped up.

The Highlanders had reached the playoffs after a final game victory over Kerala Blasters. VP Suhair and Apuia scored in a 2-0 win.

It meant that NorthEast United won six of their final nine games to finish in the top four - including defeating the top two Mumbai City and ATK Mohun Bagan.

NorthEast United Team News

NorthEast United have a fully fit squad to choose from.

Khalid Jamil will need to make a decision on whether to hand first leg hero Idrissa Sylla a starting role on Tuesday.

Head-to-Head

ATK Mohun Bagan hold a 7-3 head to head advantage over NorthEast United with three draws.

It was honours even this season with one win each in the regular season before a 1-1 draw in the semi-final first leg.

ATK won 2-0 in the first meeting this season before NorthEast United gained revenge with a 2-1 victory.

Predictions

ATK Mohun Bagan looked set to take a one-goal lead into the second leg, only to concede a late equaliser on Saturday.

The reigning champions have finals experience on their side and I expect them to come through a tight contest and reach the ISL decider. Both teams to score is the best bet.

ATK Mohun Bagan are three-time Indian Super League champions.
ATK Mohun Bagan have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches (Indian Super League).
NorthEast United have never reached the Indian Super League final.
NorthEast United have seen BTTS in 9 of their last 11 matches (Indian Super League).

ATK Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United FAQs

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What competition is ATK Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United being played in?

ATK Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United is the second leg of the Indian Super League semi-finals.

Verdict

ATK Mohun Bagan v NorthEast United

ATK Mohun Bagan know how to get the job done in ISL finals, and they can edge out a spirited NorthEast United and seal a spot in the championship decider.