ATK Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United FC, Durand Cup, 2026, Today Match Prediction
ATK Mohun Bagan
NorthEast United FC
Mohun Bagan Take On High-Flying NorthEast United
- Mohun Bagan are undefeated in their last 11 matches across competitions (ISL/Durand Cup).
- NorthEast United are on a seven-match winning streak.
- The Highlanders have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight matches.
Mohun Bagan to win (2-1 ).
| Tournament: | Durand Cup, 2026 |
| Venue: | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
ATK Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United FC Match Prediction & Analysis
Like the first semifinal, the second will see two ISL heavyweights go head-to-head in a mouth-watering clash. On one side are 17-time Durand Cup champions Mohun Bagan, the tournament’s most successful club; on the other are reigning champions NorthEast United, chasing a historic third straight title.
Both sides have reached the semifinals unbeaten, although the Mariners were made to work hard in the quarterfinals, edging past Jamshedpur FC in a closely fought contest. With so much quality on both sides, another absorbing battle awaits.
Head-to-head Record: The only match played between the teams in the Durand Cup ended in a draw.
Teams Preview
ATK Mohun Bagan Preview
After cruising through the group stage with three wins, 15 goals and no goals conceded, Mohun Bagan finally faced a stern test against Jamshedpur FC in the quarterfinals. While Sahal Abdul Samad put the Mariners ahead inside two minutes, Jamshedpur forced a 1-1 draw and took the contest to penalties.
Even the shootout was gruelling as it headed into sudden death, with the first 16 penalties converted before Vishal Kaith produced the decisive save and Tekcham Abhishek Singh calmly converted to send Bagan into the semifinals.
Having last lifted the title in 2023, Mohun Bagan, under Panagiotis Dilmperis, now have a chance to reclaim the trophy and carry that momentum into the new ISL season. More importantly, they can halt NorthEast United’s quest for a third straight title, just as the Highlanders denied them in the 2024 final.
Key Players
Manvir Singh and Sahal Abdul Samad have emerged as Mohun Bagan’s biggest attacking threats. Both have already scored hat-tricks, while Sahal has also added a hat-trick of assists. With five goals, Sahal leads the Mariners’ scoring charts, followed by Manvir on four, making the duo key players to watch on Thursday night.
Mohun Bagan Probable starting Lineup
Vishal Kaith (GK), Rahul, Thapa, Liston Coalco , Manvir, Bose, Sahal Abdul Samad, Alberto Rodríguez, D.Tangri, Abhimeitei, Dejan Drazic
NorthEast United FC Preview
For NorthEast United, their quarterfinal clash with Shillong Lajong turned out to be a topsy-turvy ride, though they emerged as comfortable victors with a 5-2 win. The game started off with Alaaeddine Ajaraie putting the Highlanders in front with an early goal, but they went to the break trailing 2-1.
But the second half belonged to the Highlanders and Ajaraie as he added two more goals to finish his hat-trick, while Etyan Gonzalez Morales and Jithin MS finished off the night by scoring the remaining goals. The victory meant NorthEast United now walk into the semifinal clash having been on a seven-match winning streak across competitions and without a defeat in the Durand Cup since their 2023 exit.
Key Players
Alaaeddine Ajaraie has once again been the driving force behind NorthEast United’s Durand Cup run. After scoring eight goals last season, the Moroccan has already surpassed that tally with nine this time and currently leads the Golden Boot race. With the semifinal looming, all eyes will once again be on Ajaraie to deliver when it matters most.
NorthEast United Probable starting Lineup
Dipesh Chauhan (GK), Dinesh, Rabeeh, Moyano, S.Ajaraie, Redeem, Bekey, Thoiba, Arshaf, Tanbir, Samte
ATK MOHUN BAGAN vs NORTHEAST UNITED FC
Winning PredictionIt is a repeat of the 2024 Durand Cup final, when NorthEast United prevailed on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw. Interestingly, that remains the Highlanders’ last meeting with an ISL opponent in the competition. This time, however, they face a Mohun Bagan side that holds the upper hand in the overall head-to-head, with 11 wins against just two defeats.
The Mariners have also been tested by two ISL opponents on their way to the semifinals, whereas NorthEast have enjoyed a relatively straightforward campaign. With that experience likely to count in a high-pressure knockout, Mohun Bagan look the more convincing choice to reach the final.
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