NorthEast United FC will play their second straight home game. They are hoping to get back on track after a close 0-1 loss to the defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in a game that was hampered by rain. Even though they played hard in tough conditions, the Highlanders lost when Robson scored early in the fifth minute.
On April 23, 2026, in Guwahati; On Friday, April 24, 2026, FC Goa will play NorthEast United FC in Match 65 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. They will be looking to keep up their good run and get their third straight win to close the gap at the top of the table. As planned, the game will begin at 17:00 IST.
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NorthEast United FC will play their second straight home game. They are hoping to get back on track after a close 0-1 loss to the defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in a game that was hampered by rain. Even though they played hard in tough conditions, the Highlanders lost when Robson scored early in the fifth minute.
The team from Guwahati is currently 12th in the ranks with seven points from nine games. If they win on Friday, they will have ten points.
One of the best things about the home team’s effort was stand-in leader Asheer Akhtar, who made 17 defence assists. Still, their job on Friday will be harder because normal captain Miguel Zabaco and Ankith Padmanabhan will not be there because they dislocated their shoulder in the last game.
As NorthEast United FC’s assistant coach Amogh Adige explained their strategy, they were ready for a technical battle. “The way we prepare for every game stays the same.” Adige said, “We’ve worked on their strengths, especially in attack and set pieces.” “We take confidence from our last game, and there’s a positive feeling in the squad as we aim for three points.”
Another player for NorthEast United FC, Mayakkannan Muthu, said, “In football, you win and lose sometimes.” Our main goal is always to win. We move on and get ready for the next game after a loss. Goa will be a tough opponent, and we’ll need to stay focused for the whole 90 minutes if we want to win.
FC Goa, on the other hand, is feeling good after beating league leaders Mumbai City FC for the first time this season. They are going to Guwahati on a high. The Gaurs beat their opponents 2-0 at home, which made their chances of winning the league much better.
Along with Mohun Bagan Super Giant, they are currently in third place with 16 points from nine games. Their strong defence has allowed only six goals all season, which is the top record in the league.
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With 19 points, a win on the road would keep them in the running for the title
Their recent success has also been helped by great individual efforts, especially from Muhammed Nemil.
FC Goa beat Mumbai City, and Nemil scored an amazing goal from 35 yards out in extra time that gave them the win they needed. He finished off an impressive game by having the most shots on goal among Indian players during the match week.
Manolo Márquez, head coach of FC Goa, talked about the team’s recent comeback and the task that lies ahead. “In the last game, we recovered many aspects we had lost, our pressing, hunger, and positioning,” Márquez said. “NorthEast United have a clear style of play. They like to build from the back and use very fast players to counter-attack.” The game will be tough, but we proved that we can beat any team.
Prachit Gaonkar, an 18-year-old defender for FC Goa, talked about why he wants to play at this level. Gaonkar said, “Just being on the first team is a big step.” “Competing at a high level is very helpful, and I’ve learned a lot from it.” It will be the coaches and more experienced players who teach me new things. “Every minute I play will help me get better.”
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Both teams have played each other 22 times in the ISL
FC Goa has won six games compared to NorthEast United’s four, and they have scored 38 goals more than NorthEast United. However, there isn’t much difference between the teams on the field. The last time these two teams played, the game ended in a tie in Guwahati.
The goals for both sides in Friday’s fight are clear. NorthEast United FC needs to get a win at home in order to build confidence and move up the table. FC Goa, on the other hand, will try to pull off an away win to add to their points and move into the top half of the table.
A draw wouldn’t help either FC Goa’s chances of winning the title or NorthEast United’s chances of moving up the table, so expect a very close game where only a win will please both teams.
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