Match Details
CFC V sNEUFC, Hero Indian Super League
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Thursday, February 18, 2021 07:30 PM
Today’s Dream11 Prediction will be for the dream teams Chennaiyin FC (CFC) and NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in Indian Super League – 2020-21 on February 18th at GMC Stadium, Bambolim. Among CFC and NEUFC, the NEUFC team has higher chances to win this match.
Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC Dream11 Preview
Midweek action rolls on in the ISL with an exciting clash as Chennaiyin FC take on NorthEast United FC. Both sides will be aiming to win and improve their ISL playoff qualification chances when they lock horns at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.
Chennaiyin FC are currently placed in sixth position in the ISL points table with 18 points from eighteen matches. They are on a seven-match winless streak and will aim to finish their final stretch of matches on a positive note.
NorthEast United FC are in a better position in comparison to their opponents. The Highlanders occupy fourth spot in the ISL standings with 26 points from seventeen matches. They will aim to extend their unbeaten run to eight when they face the Marina Machans on Thursday.
NorthEast United FC are the favorites heading into the clash considering the promising form of their attacking unit.
Squads to choose from
Chennaiyin FC
Karanjit Singh, Vishal Kaith, Revanth BY, Samik Mitra, Eli Sabia, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Enes Sipovic, Lalchhuanmawia Fanai, Reagan Singh, Deepak Tangri, Aqib Nawab, Remi Aimol, Ganesan Balaji, Anirudh Thapa, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rafael Crivellaro, Memo Moura, Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev, Edwin Vanspaul, Thoi Singh, Dhanpal Ganesh, Germanpreet Singh, Abhijit Sarkar, Sinivasan Pandiyan, Aman Chetri, Esmael Goncalves, Jakub Sylvestr, Rahim Ali
We have two games to go and this is not just about playoffs but it is to take good results. In these two games, we will do everything in order to win,” coach Csaba Laszlo said.
His side had the least goal conversion rate of 5.55, highlighting how wasteful they have been in offense. Laszlo gave an honest roundup about his team’s campaign.
“Every team has ups and downs and not every season is perfect. I think this season we had a lot of good things. But it wasn’t so fantastic and no so positive especially in offence.”
“It (North-East) will be a tough game. They have made good recruitment especially the foreigners. And in this game we see if we get the opportunity or not but our target is to win this game. Our attention is on playing successful football and scoring goals. We go into the game the way we went against Goa and this is our target,” said Laszlo, whose side hasn’t won in their last seven games.
Meanwhile, NorthEast United are unbeaten in the last six games under coach Khalid Jamil and are eyeing the playoffs.
CFC vs NEUFC Dream11 TEAM NEWS: Injuries and Suspensions
Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United Team News:
Chennaiyin FC:
Chennai are misfiring at the moment and we may see some big changes in the side. Indian international Jeje Lalpekhlua looks a bit rusty at the moment but it’s unlikely that he is axed by head coach John Gregory for this particular match.
The trio of Fernandes, Augusto and Nelson is expected to be retained as well while it’s the deep-lying midfield and the back-line where we could see some changes made for this match.
Meanwhile, the Two-times ISL Champions are certainly looking for the future as they have shipped out seven young players to the I League clubs. While five of them are on loan at the AIFF’s developmental side Indian Arrows, Mohammedan Sporting and Gokulam Kerala FC. The players are; Prosenjit Chakraborty, Samik Mitra, Aimol Chongompipa Reamsochung, Baoringdao Bodo, Abhijit Sarkar, Rahim Ali and Deepak Tangri. These players are certainly not going to play.
NorthEast United:
The visitors don’t have any issues in this department. After two good results. Head coach Eelco Schattorie may not tweak with his side for this match. In particular, Rowlin Borges, Federico Gallego and Bartholomew Ogbeche should be untouchable after putting in remarkable performance so far.
NorthEast United FC
Sanjiban Ghosh, Subhasish Roy, Gurmeet, Nikhil Deka, Ashutosh Mehta, Benjamin Lambot, Dylan Fox, Gurjinder Kumar, Mashoor Shereef, Nabin Rabha, Nim Dorjee, Provat Lakra, Wayne Vaz, Federico Gallego, Khassa Camara, Lalengmawia, Imran Khan, Lalrempuia Fanai, Pragyan Gogoi, Rochharzela, Idrissa Sylla, Luis Machado, Kwesi Appiah, Britto PM, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Lalkhawpuimawia, Suhair Vadakkepeedika, Deshorn Brown
Chennaiyin FC Playing 11 (Expected)
- Vishal Kaith
- Enes Sipovic
- Eli Sabiá
- Lalchhuanmawia Fanai
- Reagan Singh
- Manuel Lanzarote
- Memo
- Germanpreet Singh
- Esmaël Ruti Gonçalves
- Lallianzuala Chhangte
- Rahim Ali
NorthEast United FC Playing 11 (Expected)
- Dylan Fox
- Federico Gallego
- Luis Machado
- Khassa Camara
- Subhasish Roy
- Mashoor Shereef
- Ashutosh Mehta
- Benjamin Lambot
- VP Suhair
- Lalengmawia
- Idrissa Sylla
- Deshorn Brown
Chennaiyin FC (CFC) – IMP Players
- Rafael Crivalloro, who is a midfielder. He was one of the main reasons for CFC’s team run into final last season. He scored 7 goals and 8 assists in his very first season with the club.
- Anirudh Thapa, who is an Indian midfielder. He became the first player to win the AIFF’s emerging player of the year award twice. In his central midfield position, Thapa is excellent at breaking down the lines of defence with his precise passing, and also pops up with a goal from time to time. His curler from outside the box against FC Goa last season is still fresh in the memory of many fans. More of the same is expected from him this season.
- Memo Moura, who is one of the most consistent midfielders of ISL in the last four seasons. He joined the team upon the expiration of his contract at Jamshedpur FC after three years, and the 32-year-old Brazilian will bring steel and resolve in central midfield. He didn’t miss a single game for Jamshedpur FC in the 3 seasons, he spent there, and finished the 2018-19 ISL season.
- Lallianzuala Chhangte, who is a midfielder. He has scored 7 goals in the last season of ISL.
- Enes Sipovic, who is a defender player. Being an experienced player, he has won the Romanian second division with Otelul Galati in the past.
NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) – IMP Players
- Subhashish Roy Choudhury, who is a goalkeeper. He was a key player of last season as he made a lot of saves to keep them alive in many games. He was mostly up to the task, barring a few fumbles.
- Luis Machado, who is a forward player. The Highlander faithful had a lot of hopes on the Portuguese winger, will add quality to the attack.
- Kwesi Appiah, who is a forward player. Bullied the Mumbai City defense right from the word go and also scored NorthEast United’s first goal of the season from the penalty spot.
- Idrissa Sylla, who is forward player. He was introduced into the game to kill time but he did show glimpses of his class with some brilliant touches and turns.
- Benjamin Lambot, who is a defender player. He showed his class today with his impeccable timing and interception. He was one of the main reasons why NorthEast United won the previous match of ISL-2020-21.
CFC vs NEUFC – Recent Form
Chennaiyin FC: D L D L D
NorthEast United FC: W D D W W
Match Details
Match: Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC
Date: February 18, 2021, at 7:30 PM IST
Venue: GMC Stadium, Bambolim, Goa
