Northeast United FC
- Northeast United FC have won one and lost one of their two home matches in the Indian Super League 2026, averaging 1.50 goals scored and 2.50 conceded.
- Northeast United FC have had a mixed start to the Indian Super League 2026, sitting ninth with six points from six games, but they look set to pip Sporting Club Delhi to the win on Friday as the visitors sit 12th with five points from their opening six fixtures.
- Juan Pedro Benali has rotated his team to maintain the high tempo and pressing intensity that his side play with, while also ensuring that the full-backs overlap and the wide players provide the width.
Sporting Club Delhi
- Sporting Club Delhi have failed to win any of their four away games in the Indian Super League 2026, drawing one and losing three, averaging 0.75 goals per game.
- Both sides are in patchy form with the hosts picking up one win, three draws and a defeat in their last five games, while Delhi have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five outings.
- Delhi’s tactics will make for an interesting contrast with the home side’s on Friday as Sporting Club Delhi prefer to play with a back three, which will be tested by Northeast United FC’s high press and wing play.
Head-to-Head
Northeast United FC have won the last two head-to-head matches between these two clubs, including a 4-1 victory at home in the Indian Super League 2024/2025.
Key Players
- Matija Babovic leads the line for Sporting Club Delhi with two goals in six games but his strikes account for a third of the team’s goals across the last five fixtures.
- Andy is Northeast United FC’s top scorer in the Indian Super League 2026 with two goals in six matches, while Lalrinzuala Hauhnar has provided two assists in five outings.
Betting Insights
- Northeast United FC are slight favourites at 1.93 to beat Sporting Club Delhi on Friday, with Sporting Club Delhi listed as 3.85 outsiders for this game.
- With both sides struggling for goals and both teams struggling defensively, 'Both teams to score - No' at 1.88 looks like a value bet in this game.
Prediction
The most likely outcome on Friday looks to be a home victory for Northeast United FC , as they have the better of the head-to-head record and Delhi have struggled on the road this season.
