NorthEast United FC play Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League 2022-23 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday, October 13, 2022. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
NorthEast United FC had a sluggish start to the season against Bengaluru FC. They struggled to show consistency in the offensive half of the pitch, finishing the game without a goal, while managing to keep the Blues down to scoring just one goal. Failing to replace the goals of Deshorn Brown in the summer, NorthEast United United showed their lack of attacking potency in the Durand Cup earlier this season.
Meanwhile, Hyderabad FC played an entertaining 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC in Pune in their season opener. While Joao Victor scored a brace for the defending champions, the defensive performance will be a concern going into the upcoming match. However, with the likes of Bartholomew Ogbeche and Mohammad Yasir providing consistent attacking threat, Hyderabad are expected to outscore the opposition.
NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC Indian Super League 2022-23 odds
Parimatch odds: NorthEast United FC: 4.00, Hyderabad FC: 1.80, Draw: 3.70
Betwinner odds: NorthEast United FC: 3.82, Hyderabad FC: 1.80, Draw: 3.68
Betway odds: NorthEast United FC: 3.75, Hyderabad FC: 1.85, Draw: 3.50
10CRIC odds: NorthEast United FC: 3.62, Hyderabad FC: 1.91, Draw: 3.57
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC head-to-head
NorthEast United FC and Hyderabad FC have competed against each other in the Indian Super League for the past three seasons. Hyderabad have enjoyed greater success in this fixture, winning on four of the six occasions. NorthEast United have one win while one game ended as a draw.
NorthEast United’s only win in this fixture was in 2019 when Maximiliano Barreiro scored an 86th-minute penalty to seal a 1-0 victory.
In the 2021-22 ISL season, Hyderabad scored five goals in both games against NorthEast United, aggregating 10-1 in the favour of the Nizams.
NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC Indian Super League 2022-23 squads
NorthEast United FC: Arindam Bhattacharya (goalkeeper), Khoirom Singh (goalkeeper), Mirshad Michu (goalkeeper), Nikhil Deka (goalkeeper), Joe Zoherliana, Mashoor Shereef, Michael Jakobsen, Tondonba Singh, Provat Lakra, Aaron Evans (captain), Gaurav Bora, Gurjinder Kumar, Jon Gaztanaga, Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha, Imran Khan, Mohamed Irshad, Pragyan Gogoi, Sehnaj Singh, Romain Philippoteaux, Emil Benny, Rochharzela, Matt Derbyshire, Jithin Madathil Subran, Parthib Gogoi, Alfred Lalroutsang, Dipu Mirdha, Gani Nigam, Laldanmawia Ralte, Sylvester Igboun.
Hyderabad FC: Gurmeet Singh (goalkeeper), Lalbiakhlua Jongte (goalkeeper), Laxmikant Kattimani (goalkeeper), Abdul Anjukandan, Akash Mishra, Chinglensana Singh, Reagan Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Nim Dorjee, Borja Herrera, Odei Onaindia, Sahil Tavora, Halicharan Nazary, Hitesh Sharma, Joao Victor, Joel Chianese, Lalchungnunga Chhangte, Mark Zothanpuia, Mohammad Yasir, Sweden Fernandes, Aaren D’Silva, Bartholomew Ogbeche (captain), Javier Siverio.
NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC probable starting lineups
NorthEast United FC: Arindam Bhattacharja (goalkeeper); Provat Lakra, Michael Jakobsen (captain), Gaurav Bora, Gurjinder Kumar; Jon Gaztanaga; Romain Philippoteaux, Emil Benny; Rochharzela, Matt Derbyshire, Jithin Madathil Subran.
Hyderabad FC: Laxmikant Kattimani (goalkeeper); Borja Herrera, Odei Onaindia, Chinglensana Singh, Akash Mishra; Hitesh Sharma, Joao Victor; Nikhil Poojary, Mohammad Yasir, Halicharan Narzary, Bartholomew Ogbeche (captain).
NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC Indian Super League 2022-23 combined fantasy XI
Arindam Bhattacharja (goalkeeper); Borja Herrera, Gaurav Bora, Chinglensana Singh, Nikhil Poojary; Hitesh Sharma, Joao Victor; Jithin Madathil Subran, Matt Derbyshire, Halicharan Narzary, Bartholomew Ogbeche (captain).
NorthEast United FC top picks and players to watch vs Hyderabad FC Indian Super League 2022-23
Matt Derbyshire: NorthEast United’s new signing scored 14 goals and assisted five times in the A-League 2020-21 season for Macarthur FC. Derbyshire netted six goals, averaging a goal every 193 minutes, in the Cyprus first division last season for AEK Larnaca. He was a constant goal threat under difficult circumstances in the first game for the Highlanders.
Arindam Bhattacharja: The former ATK Mohun Bagan goalkeeper won the Golden Glove award in the 2020-21 season. Bhattacharya has an impressive record between the posts, saving 242 shots in 91 matches at a rate of 70.76 per cent. He has kept 30 clean sheets in the league and will be key in stopping the likes of Bartholomew Ogbeche and Joao Victor.
Hyderabad FC top picks and players to watch vs NorthEast United FC Indian Super League 2022-23
Bartholomew Ogbeche: Hyderabad FC’s captain ran away with the Golden Boot last season as he scored 18 goals, eight more than second-best Igor Angulo. Ogbeche netted eight goals for Mumbai City FC in the title-winning 2020-21 season and found the back of the net 15 times in the 2019-20 season. Ogbeche has also registered 12 goals during his stint with NorthEast United in the 2018-19 season.
Joao Victor: The Brazilian central midfielder kicked off the new campaign with a brace against Mumbai City FC. Victor was effective in front of goal last season too, smashing five goals in 18 games. Victor is the club’s primary set-piece taker, increasing his probability to contribute directly with goals and assists this season.
NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC Indian Super League 2022-23 prediction
The defending ISL champions got off the mark against Mumbai City FC, while showing great goal-scoring touch. Hyderabad FC have a strong record in the Indian Super League against NorthEast United, making them the clear favourites to win the upcoming encounter.
NorthEast United showed defensive resilience in the first game but lacked a real goal threat. Given their poor record against Hyderabad, the Highlanders are tipped to struggle at Guwahati.