Wed Jan 29 14:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Hyderabad FC Seek Back-to-Back Wins Against NorthEast United in Crucial ISL Clash
**Guwahati, January 28, 2025** – Hyderabad FC will face NorthEast United FC in a crucial Indian Super League (ISL) match on Wednesday at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Hyderabad, currently second from bottom with 13 points from 17 matches, enters the game buoyed by a 3-2 victory over Jamshedpur FC – their third game unbeaten (one win, two draws). This win, according to interim head coach Shameel Chembakath, has provided a significant confidence boost. The team aims for consecutive wins for the first time since a five-game winning streak in the 2022-23 season.
NorthEast United, currently sixth with 25 points from 17 matches, faces a tight battle for a playoff spot, with Odisha FC, Kerala Blasters FC, and Punjab FC closely behind. Head coach Juan Pedro Benali described the match as a “final” for his team, emphasizing the importance of securing points against a strong Hyderabad side. The reverse fixture saw NorthEast United secure a 5-2 victory – a result they will be aiming to repeat to make history with back-to-back wins against Hyderabad for the first time in ISL history.
The two teams have a history of close encounters, with Hyderabad winning six of their previous 11 meetings, NorthEast United winning two, and three ending in draws. The match promises a fierce contest between two teams fighting for different, yet equally important, goals in the ISL standings.
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