Match Report
7 points and 4 places separated them: NorthEast United 9th with 16, Chennaiyin 13th with 9. NorthEast United had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 3rd in the league over the last five rounds against 9th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.23/1.62 for NorthEast United and 0.69/1.62 for Chennaiyin (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
9 meetings are on record — 4 won by NorthEast United, 4 by Chennaiyin, 1 drawn, at 4.22 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 100% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 78%.
Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 30,000. NorthEast United led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
NorthEast United: Lalbiakdika (90'), Laldinliana Renthlei (70' og), Jairo Samperio (45'), Jairo Samperio (5') · Chennaiyin: Laldinliana Renthlei (81')
Key stats
Possession: NorthEast United 35% · Chennaiyin 65% · Total shots: 15-10 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 6-3