Kerala Blasters (KBFC) will host NorthEast United (NEUFC) in match 48 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2019-20. KBFC vs NEUFC match will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on December 28, 2019 (Saturday). Eelco Schattorie’s men are struggling at the moment as they are winless in eight ISL games since the opening day victory over ATK. The highlanders themselves are without a win in four matches and have lost their last two ISL encounters. For fans of Dream11 fantasy game, here are some tips and team suggestions so you can build a strong team for the Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United FC clash in ISL 6. Kerala Blasters FC Vs NorthEast United FC - Live Football Score.

Winless in eight, Kerala are second from bottom in the points table and need a win quickly if they are to get their campaign back on track. A leaky defence has been a major concern of them as they have conceded 13 goals in nine games so far and with the likes of Sandesh Jhingan still out things are not looking better for the Kochi club. Messi Bouli has been a bright spark in recent matches but over-dependency on him could be Kerala’s downfall in the upcoming matches. ISL 2019-20: Kerala Blasters Desperate for Win Against NorthEast United at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

NorthEast are unbeaten on the road so far and it is their home form that has put them in a spot of bother. The Highlanders have lost their last two home games, conceding five while scoring none in that time. They are the leagues, joint-lowest scorers, with eight goals from nine matches. Star striker Asamoah Gyan may be available for this match after missing the last game due to injury.

Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Goalkeeper – TP Rehenesh (KBFC) is in good form and should be your keeper for this match.

Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Defenders – You should ideally go for four defenders as both teams lack the goal-scoring threat. The players in your defence should be R Gaikwad (KBFC), Mohamad Rakip (KBFC), Kai Heerings (NEUFC) and Reagan Singh (NEUFC).

Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Midfielders – Milan Singh (NEUFC) should be your vice-captain for this match. The other players in your midfield should be Mario Arques (KBFC), Sergio Cidoncha (KBFC) and Panagiotis Triadis (NEUFC).

Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Forwards – Messi-Bouli (KBFC) will be the main goal threat from either side and should be your captain. The remaining slot should be filled by Redeem Tlang (NEUFC).

Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United FC, ISL 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: TP Rehenesh (KBFC) (GK), R Gaikwad (KBFC), Mohamad Rakip (KBFC), Kai Heerings (NEUFC), Reagan Singh (NEUFC), Milan Singh (NEUFC), Mario Arques (KBFC), Sergio Cidoncha (KBFC), Panagiotis Triadis (NEUFC), – Messi-Bouli (KBFC) and Redeem Tlang (NEUFC).

Both teams are in a dire need of a win if they want to keep their hopes of securing a semi-final spot alive. The return of Asamoah Gyan might give the visitors some confidence but the Ghanaian may start the match on the bench.

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