NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 18 Oct 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultNorthEast United to win ✓42% · @2.40

Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.30

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.60

GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗81% · fair 1.24

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗18% · fair 5.51

NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters preview and prediction

The match

NorthEast United host Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League on Sunday 18 October, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. NorthEast United are 2nd with 11 points from 5 games (in the top four), while Kerala Blasters sit 9th on 5 points (in the bottom half).

Form guide

NorthEast United's last 5: WLDWW Most recently they beat ATK Mohun Bagan 1–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Kerala Blasters's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat Inter Kashi 2–0 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 15 April 2026, finished Kerala Blasters 1–1 NorthEast United.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 1.5 goals: 0.8 for NorthEast United and 0.7 for Kerala Blasters. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 81% likely.

Betting angles

Win chances: NorthEast United 42%, draw 24%, Kerala Blasters 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.60.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 53% chance at odds of 1.60. Predicted score: NorthEast United 1–1 Kerala Blasters. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

NorthEast United42%fair 2.40 · @2.40

Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.10

Kerala Blasters34%fair 2.92 · @2.62

1.50Expected goals

0.81NorthEast United xG

0.69Kerala Blasters xG

53%Both score

19%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

0–022%

1–018%

0–115%

1–112%

2–07%

0–25%

From our goals model: NorthEast United 0.8 – 0.7 Kerala Blasters expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	NorthEast United to win ✓	42%	2.40	2.40
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	76%	1.32	1.30
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	53%	1.90	1.60
Over/under 1.5 goals	Under 1.5 goals ✗	56%	1.79	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✗	81%	1.24	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	93%	1.07	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	57%	1.74	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Draw / FT Draw ✗	29%	3.41	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–0 ✗	18%	5.51	–

Form

NorthEast United – last 6

WLDWWW

12 Oct	vs ATK Mohun Bagan	1–0	W
5 Oct	@ East Bengal II	2–7	L
29 Sep	@ ATK Mohun Bagan	1–1	D
26 Sep	@ Sreenidi Deccan	3–0	W
19 May	vs Mohammedan	2–0	W
10 May	vs Chennaiyin	4–1	W

2.2Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

50%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Kerala Blasters – last 6

WWWWDL

11 Oct	@ Inter Kashi	2–0	W
18 May	vs Goa	2–1	W
10 May	vs Mohammedan	3–1	W
23 Apr	vs Odisha	2–1	W
15 Apr	vs NorthEast United	1–1	D
5 Apr	@ SC Delhi	0–2	L

1.7Scored / game

1.0Conceded / game

67%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Indian Super League table

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	ATK Mohun Bagan	5	4	0	1	+3	12
2	NorthEast United	5	3	2	0	+6	11
3	Bengaluru	4	3	1	0	+4	10
4	SC Delhi	5	2	1	2	+2	7
5	Minerva Punjab	4	2	1	1	+1	7
6	East Bengal II	3	2	0	1	+6	6
7	Goa	4	1	2	1	0	5
8	Chennaiyin	5	1	2	2	-1	5
9	Kerala Blasters	4	1	2	1	-1	5
10	Churchill Brothers	4	1	0	3	-6	3
11	Odisha	4	0	2	2	-2	2
12	Mumbai City	4	0	2	2	-2	2
13	Inter Kashi	5	0	1	4	-10	1

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.

Who will win NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters?

On our numbers NorthEast United have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Kerala Blasters 34%.

How many goals will there be in NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters?

We expect about 1.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 19% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters?

Our predicted score is NorthEast United 1–1 Kerala Blasters, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.5 goals in total.

When is NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters?

NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters (Indian Super League) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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