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Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United Preview: Fourth straight draw between ISL rivals?

By Ramesh Jegatheeswaran

25 Nov 2020

Ramesh Jegatheeswaran 25 Nov 2020

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Kerala Blasters and NorthEast United meet in the Indian Super League
Kerala Blasters have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches
Kerala Blasters have drawn their last 3 matches against NorthEast United
NorthEast United have won 1 of their last 15 matches
NorthEast United have drawn 3 of their last 6 matches

Kerala Blasters supporters (Getty Images)

Kerala Blasters and NorthEast United meet in the second round of fixtures in the Indian Super League on Thursday. Kerala Blasters lost their season opener 1-0, while NorthEast United were on the right end of the same scoreline as they made a winning start.

Kerala Blasters Form

Kerala Blasters lost their opening game - and the first game of the new Indian Super League season - when going down 1-0 to reigning champions ATK Mogun Bagan last Friday.

There was no fairytale start for new coach Spaniard Kibu Vicuna as his side lost to ATK with Roy Krishna getting the only goal of the game in the 67th minute.

Kerala, who missed out on the ISL play-offs last season after finishing seventh in the table, dominated possession but failed to muster up a single shot on target. It is now just one win in the last seven games for Kerala.

Kerala Blasters Team News

Argentine forward Facundo Pereyra, signed from Apollon Limassol, was left on the bench against ATK. After getting just four minutes late in the game, he should come into the starting line-up alongside Gary Hooper in attack.

Australian midfielder Jordan Murray also got a brief 15-minute cameo and will come into the frame for a start.

NorthEast United Form

NorthEast United left last season's struggles behind them as they made a winning start to the ISL campaign with a 1-0 victory over Mumbai City on Saturday.

New coach Gerard Nus inherited a side which had failed to win any of their final 14 games of last season. But NorthEast United were impressive defensively in their victory over Mumbai, who failed to register a shot on target.

NorthEast were well drilled by Nus and got their rewards as Ghanaian striker Kwesi Appiah slotted home a penalty early in the second half.

NorthEast United Team News

Nus is unlikely to make changes with Guinea forward Idrissa Sylla and Uruguayan midfielder Federico Gallego set to be on the bench once again.

Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United Head to Head

Kerala Blasters and NorthEast United have met 12 times in ISL history. Kerala lead 5-3 in the head to head with four draws. The last three meetings have ended with a share of the points, including 0-0 and 1-1 stalemates in last season's two meetings.

Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United Stats

Kerala Blasters have won 1 of their last 7 matches (Indian Super League).
Kerala Blasters have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches (Indian Super League).
Kerala Blasters have drawn their last 3 matches against NorthEast United (Indian Super League).
NorthEast United have won 1 of their last 15 matches (Indian Super League).
NorthEast United have drawn 3 of their last 6 matches (Indian Super League).

Prediction

These two sides have settled for a share of the points in their last three head to heads. Another stalemate is tipped.

Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United FAQs

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Where is Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United being played?

Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United is being played at GMC Stadium in Bambolim, India.

What competition are Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United playing in?

Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United are playing in the Indian Super League. This is the second game of the season for both sides.

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