East Bengal FC will face NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday. The Highlanders have qualified for the playoffs with 35 points from 23 games, on the back of nine wins and eight draws. East Bengal FC are eighth with 28 points and will hope to cap off the campaign by extending their strong record against the Highlanders. North east United FC have lost their last two home games by similar 0-2 scorelines.
A win or a draw in this match would set a new club record for the longest such sequence in ISL history. The two sides have played nine games against each other, with Northeast United FC winning four and three times, respectively.