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Bengaluru vs NorthEast United Preview: Stalemate on the cards in Indian Super League

By Rahul Varma

07 Dec 2020

Rahul Varma 07 Dec 2020

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Bengaluru and NorthEast United meet on Tuesday
Both sides are unbeaten in the Indian Super League this season
Bengaluru have drawn 2 of their last 3 matches
NorthEast United are unbeaten in their last 5 matches
NorthEast have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches

Bengaluru are tipped for a third draw of the season (Getty Images)

Unbeaten sides Bengaluru and NorthEast United clash in an intriguing Indian Super League fixture at Fatorda Stadium on Tuesday. NorthEast have two wins and a two draws, while Bengaluru have drawn twice and won their other game.

Bengaluru Form

Bengaluru started the season with back-to-back draws against Goa and Hyderabad before getting a first win of the campaign in their most recent game against Chennaiyin.

Goals from Brazilian winger Cleiton Silva and Spanish defender Juanan put Bengaluru 2-0 before they conceded twice in 2-2 draw with Goa. A 0-0 draw with Hyderabad followed.

It was another clean sheet for Carles Cuadrat's side as they won 1-0 against Chennaiyin. Sunil Chhetri scored the winner from the penalty spot.

Bengaluru Team News

Norwegian forward Kristian Opseth looks set to return to the starting line-up after playing the second-half against Chennaiyin.

Spanish defender Fran Gonzalez also had to make do with a late cameo, but could come in as part of Carles Cuadrat's rotation.

NorthEast United Form

NorthEast United have made an eye-catching start to the season with eight points from four games under new coach Gerard Nus.

A 1-0 win against Mumbai City got the season off to the perfect start, before NorthEast United snatched a point with a final minute equaliser from Idrissa Sylla in a 2-2 draw with Kerala Blasters.

It was another draw next as NorthEast were held 1-1 by Goa. Sylla scored a 40th minute penalty, only for his side to concede an Igor Angulo goal three minutes later.

NorthEast won 2-0 against East Bengal in their latest match. The scoreline flattered Nus' side, who needed a Surchandra Singh own goal and an injury-time strike from Rochharzela to seal the points.

NorthEast United Team News

Kwesi Appiah and Idrissa Sylla were paired in attack for the first time this season against East Bengal.

Gerard Nus may choose to leave one out and bring defender Dylan Fox back into the starting line-up.

Bengaluru vs NorthEast United Head to Head

Bengaluru have had the better of things with five wins in eight previous meetings. NorthEast United have a solitary win with two draws. Last season, the sides shared the points after a 0-0 draw before Bengaluru won 2-0 in their home fixture.