NorthEast United vs Bengaluru Predictions
Indian Super League · India
NorthEast United
AI Predicted Score
2 - 2
Bengaluru
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
BTTS: Yes
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NorthEast United vs Bengaluru: Match Preview
NorthEast United and Bengaluru square off as the only two sides with perfect records after two rounds, both sitting atop the Indian Super League table with six points from six. NorthEast United have found their stride at home, following up a nervy 1-0 win over ATK Mohun Bagan with a rampant 4-1 victory against Kerala Blasters, while Bengaluru arrive in Guwahati riding a four-match winning streak that stretches back to last season, including two away wins in May and a pair of confident home performances this month.
Tactically, this is a clash of in-form attacks. NorthEast United have averaged 2.2 goals and 19 shots per game in their last five, with Ajaraie and Madathil leading the charge, while Bengaluru's front line has been equally potent, firing 16 shots and 6.6 on target per match. Defensive vulnerabilities linger for both: NorthEast United's recent 2-7 cup defeat highlights their susceptibility under pressure, and Bengaluru have conceded in three of their last five, despite keeping two clean sheets. The H2H record underscores the likelihood of goals, with four of the last six meetings ending in draws and both teams scoring in five of the last six.
Given the momentum and attacking verve on both sides, the model expects an open contest with chances at both ends. The draw is marginally favoured due to the evenness of the underlying numbers and the persistent H2H trend of stalemates, but with both teams in such strong attacking form, a high-scoring result looks plausible. Expect both managers to stick with their positive set-ups, leading to a match that should ebb and flow from the outset.
How NorthEast United and Bengaluru Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
NorthEast United vs Bengaluru Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
NorthEast Unitedlast 5 matchesIn exceptional form
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Bengalurulast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
NorthEast United have hit their stride with back-to-back home wins to open the league, scoring five and conceding just once, while Bengaluru have extended their winning run to four matches across all competitions, including two away wins in May. Both sides have scored in every match of their last five, and neither has failed to find the net yet this league campaign, underscoring the attacking momentum on both benches.
NorthEast United vs Bengaluru — Last 2 Matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Prolific attack — 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
- +50% clean sheet rate this season
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +50% clean sheet rate this season
- +High-volume attack — 16 shots/game
- +Dominant in possession — 60% avg
NorthEast United vs Bengaluru Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind NorthEast United vs Bengaluru that most previews miss.
- 1Both teams have scored in every one of their last five matches, with BTTS landing in three of five for each.
- 2Four of the last six H2H meetings have ended in draws, including three 1-1s and one 2-2.
- 3Bengaluru average 16 shots and 6.6 shots on target per match over their last five, indicating sustained attacking pressure.
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Over 2.5 Goals
54%
BTTS: Yes
58%
Likely Scores
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The Case For This NorthEast United vs Bengaluru Prediction
Momentum is the word for this early-season clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, as both NorthEast United and Bengaluru arrive joint-top of the table with perfect records after two rounds. NorthEast United, buoyed by a 4-1 dismantling of Kerala Blasters and a gritty late win over ATK Mohun Bagan, are riding a two-match home winning streak and have found the net in every outing this campaign. Bengaluru, meanwhile, are on a four-match winning run stretching back to last season, including a pair of confident home victories to open their league campaign and back-to-back away wins in May. Statistically, this is a meeting of two sides whose attacks are humming. NorthEast United have averaged 2.2 goals per game and 19 shots in their last five, with Ajaraie and Madathil both hot in front of goal. Bengaluru, for their part, have fired off 16 shots and 6.6 on target per match over their last five, with Williams and Martinez both scoring in consecutive games. Both teams have kept two clean sheets in five, but cracks remain: NorthEast United shipped seven in a wild IFA Shield defeat, while Bengaluru conceded twice at home to SC Delhi. The recent trend is for open games—three of the last five for each have seen both teams score, and the H2H record is littered with high-scoring draws. The model expects the attacking momentum on both sides to outweigh any defensive tightening, especially given the early-season freshness and the pattern of goals arriving in both halves. With neither side showing a tendency to sit back and both managers likely to stick with their positive set-ups, a high-tempo, end-to-end contest is anticipated, with the draw marginally favoured due to the evenness of the underlying numbers and the H2H trend of stalemates.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →Both sides are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, with Bengaluru on a four-game winning streak and NorthEast United winning three of five.
Attack
- →NorthEast United have scored in every match this season and average 2.2 goals per game over their last five.
- →Bengaluru's attack has produced 16 shots and 6.6 shots on target per match in their last five, with multiple players contributing goals.
Where the Model Sees Value: NorthEast United vs Bengaluru(2)
Selections where the model's probability beats the bookmaker's implied probability. Expected value is computed from real consensus odds, not opinion.
BTTS: Yes
Both NorthEast United and Bengaluru have scored in every one of their last five matches, with each side averaging over 1.8 goals per game in that span and BTTS landing in 3 of their last 5; neither side has failed to score yet in the league.
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Correct Score: 2–2
With both teams riding strong attacking momentum (NorthEast United 4-1 and 1-0 wins, Bengaluru 2-0 and 3-2), but defensive lapses evident (NorthEast United conceding 7 recently in the cup, Bengaluru conceding in 3 of 5), a high-scoring draw fits the current form trajectory.
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🚩 NorthEast United vs Bengaluru Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.6 corners for NorthEast United and 5.8 for Bengaluru, for an expected total of 11.4. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (70%). Over 8.5: 80% · Over 10.5: 59%.
What History Says: NorthEast United vs Bengaluru
The recent head-to-head record is remarkably even, with four of the last six meetings ending in draws—three of those by a 1-1 scoreline and one 2-2. Bengaluru have the edge overall with four wins in the last ten, but NorthEast United have proven stubborn hosts, and both teams have scored in five of the last six encounters.
NorthEast United vs Bengaluru Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
1
NorthEast United wins
5
Draws
4
Bengaluru wins
Things to Watch: NorthEast United vs Bengaluru
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value bets cannot be calculated.
- ⚠️Both teams have yet to play away from home in the league this season, so home/away splits are based on small or non-existent sample sizes.
- ⚠️Recent cup matches (e.g., NorthEast United's 2-7 loss) may not reflect league-level defensive strength.
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Final Verdict
NorthEast United 2–2 BengaluruThe model calls a 2-2 draw, with the strongest data point being the sustained attacking momentum on both sides—each averaging over 1.8 goals per game in their last five and neither failing to score in that span. The biggest risk to this scenario is if either defence manages to tighten up, particularly with NorthEast United's back line looking vulnerable in cup play and Bengaluru's away record in the league still untested this season.
NorthEast United vs Bengaluru: Common Questions
Who will win NorthEast United vs Bengaluru?
The probabilities are finely balanced, with NorthEast United at 34%, Bengaluru at 31%, and the draw slightly favoured at 35%. Both teams are in strong form and the H2H record suggests another close contest.
Will both teams score in NorthEast United vs Bengaluru?
There is a 68% probability of both teams scoring, supported by the fact that neither side has failed to score in their last five matches and BTTS has landed in three of five for each.
Can Bengaluru's winning streak continue away from home?
Bengaluru are on a four-match winning run, but have yet to play away in the league this season. Their away form at the end of last season was strong, but the model rates the draw as slightly more likely due to NorthEast United's home momentum and the H2H trend.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for NorthEast United vs Bengaluru: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 23 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.
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