NorthEast United FC will host Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on January 10, Friday, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium at 7:30 pm IST. The Highlanders had clinched a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture earlier this season and have a chance to do a double over an opponent for the first time since 2020-21 when they had recorded similar results against Mumbai City FC and East Bengal FC. For Punjab FC, this match is an opportunity to avoid a fifth consecutive loss, with their recent form arguably undoing the good run of outcomes they had been on, at the start of the campaign.
NorthEast United FC are sixth in the table with 22 points from 14 games, winning and losing twice each in their last five games. Punjab FC are positioned eighth, with 18 points from 13 games, winning six games and facing seven defeats.
The Highlanders are the highest-scoring team in the league, netting 29 times with Alaaeddine Ajaraie leading the charge, courtesy of his 14 strikes. Punjab FC are seventh in this regard, finding the back of his net 20 times in 13 encounters, led by Luka Majcen (5) and Ezequiel Vidal (4). Punjab FC will be buoyed by the return of these two stars, as they missed their previous game against Kerala Blasters FC due to suspensions.
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