Northeast United vs Mumbai City Prediction & Betting Tips - Indian Super League

Prediction published on 25/12/2021, 08:53  by Indran | Modified on 25/12/2021 at 09:53 in Indian Super League Predictions

Northeast United and Mumbai City clash in this Indian Super League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao. This match is being played at a neutral venue due to Covid issues. Northeast are in ninth position with seven points while defending champions Mumbai City are top of the table with 15 points. Northeast have played eight matches with five losses, two wins and a draw. Their biggest issue has been their poor defence having conceded 16 goals in their eight matches at an average of two goals per game. They lost their last match 3-2 to last year’s runners up ATK Mohun Bagan. They have a decent record against the league leaders, in the previous 14 matches against then they have won 5 and lost 7 with two draws.

Mumbai were going great guns at the top of the table until they had an unexpected 3-0 to Kerala Blasters. This defeat brought an end to a four game winning run that saw them climb to the top of the table. Despite the loss they are still three points clear at the top from second placed Hyderabad. Both teams have played seven matches. A win in this match could potentially see Mumbai go six points clear at the top if other results go their way. Mumbai have been in great goal scoring form this season with 17 goals in the seven matches at an average of 2.42 goals per match.