As it happened: Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC, ISL Match 25

Up against NorthEast United FC, the tournament's most popular team, hosts Chennaiyin FC would look to take advantage of playing in familiar territory when the two sides lock horns in the Indian Super League football tournament on Saturday.

Second-placed Chennaiyin FC are coming off a 1-1 draw with table toppers Atletico de Kolkata, while the Northeast franchise, positioned fourth in the standings, had suffered a reverse at the hands of FC Pune City in their last match.

Both sides would be keen to register a win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. As far as points earned are concerned, NorthEast United FC, at eight, are just two behind the home team.

While Spain's Sergio Contreras Pardo, commonly known as Koke, is expected to be a threat upfront alongside James Keene and Indian Durga Boro, NorthEast's defense will be spearheaded by another Spaniard World Cupper Joan Capdevila, who will be supported by Miguel Garcia and Jibon Singh.

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