NorthEast United v Kerala Blasters Prediction & Expected Goals (18 Oct) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultNorthEast United to win ✓42% · @2.40

Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30

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

GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗81% · fair 1.24

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗5% · fair 19.82

NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Kerala Blasters travel to face NorthEast United on Sunday 18 October in the Indian Super League, with Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, NorthEast United are 2nd, among the top four, on 11 points after 5 matches; Kerala Blasters are 9th (lower half) with 5.

Current form

NorthEast United, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over ATK Mohun Bagan, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.

Kerala Blasters, last 5: WWWWD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Inter Kashi, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.

Head to head

When they last met (15 Apr 2026) it ended Kerala Blasters 1–1 NorthEast United.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give NorthEast United 0.8 xG, Kerala Blasters 0.7 xG – a total near 1.5. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 81%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – NorthEast United 42%, draw 23%, Kerala Blasters 35%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.60.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (53%, odds 1.60). Most likely score in line with that pick: NorthEast United 1–1 Kerala Blasters. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

NorthEast United42%fair 2.38 · @2.40

Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.10

Kerala Blasters35%fair 2.85 · @2.62

1.50Expected goals

0.81NorthEast United xG

0.69Kerala Blasters xG

53%Both score

19%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

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.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	NorthEast United to win ✓	42%	2.38	2.40
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	77%	1.30	1.30
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	53%	1.90	1.60
Draw no bet	NorthEast United (draw no bet) ✓	54%	1.84	–
Asian handicap	Kerala Blasters +0.5 (Asian handicap) ✗	65%	1.54	–
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	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✗	98%	1.02	–
First team to score	NorthEast United to score first ✓	42%	2.39	–
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 2–1 ✗	5%	19.82	–

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 23% and Kerala Blasters 35%.

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.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

NorthEast United v Kerala Blasters: numbers & prediction