Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play against NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.
NorthEast United FC, currently 11th in the standings with seven points, seeks to leverage their home advantage after a 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters FC. A win would propel them to 10 points.
NorthEast United FC’s head coach, Juan Pedro Benali, embraces the challenge, emphasizing confidence in his players and readiness to compete against the strong Mohun Bagan team.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant, sitting second in the standings with 17 points, aims to secure an away victory to move to 20 points and maintain their push for the League Shield.
Head coach Sergio Lobera of Mohun Bagan Super Giant views the title race pressure as motivation for his squad, expressing excitement for the opportunity to secure three crucial points against NorthEast United.
The head-to-head record heavily favors Mohun Bagan, with nine victories in 12 previous ISL encounters against NorthEast United FC, highlighting their dominance in past meetings.
Midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad of Mohun Bagan, fresh off a stunning strike, is eager to contribute more to the team’s success and play a crucial role in upcoming matches.
The clash in Guwahati presents different objectives for the two teams, with Mohun Bagan aiming to strengthen their pursuit of the League Shield, while NorthEast United FC seeks to climb the standings and establish themselves in the upper half.
