Odisha FC to host NorthEast United at Kalinga Stadium in ISL 2026-27 on October 24

Odisha FC will host NorthEast United FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the Indian Super League 2026-27 season. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

Odisha have one point from two matches after beginning the campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi and a 1-1 draw with Inter Kashi in their most recent outing. The Kalinga Warriors have conceded late goals in both fixtures and are seeking their first win of the season. NorthEast United have won both of their opening games, beating Mohun Bagan 1-0 and the Kerala Blasters 4-1, and occupy the top position in the points table. Juan Pedro Benali’s side are described as favourites on paper, though the preview notes that the Kalinga Stadium has not historically been a happy hunting ground for them.

The overall head-to-head record between the clubs covers 16 matches in all competitions. NorthEast United have won five of those meetings. Odisha FC have recorded nine victories against NorthEast United. Two fixtures between the teams have finished in draws.

Listed players for the fixture include Hrithik Tiwari (GK), Vanlalzuidika, Thoiba M, Stephen Eze, Saviour Gama, Puitea, Manu Molina, Rahim Ali, Nandhakumar Sekar, Giorgi Aburjania and Mahmoud Eid for Odisha FC. NorthEast United’s named group includes Gurmeet Singh (GK), Abdul Rabeeh, Pramveer, Eneko Satrustegui, Nikhil Barla, Antonio Moyano, Muthu Mayakkannan, Macarton Louis Nickson, Alaeddine Ajaraie, Jithin MS and Ethyan Gonzalez. The preview states that neither side has any big injury concerns ahead of the match at the Kalinga Stadium.

Stephen Eze is noted as a 32-year-old who joined Odisha FC over the summer. The preview describes him as a renowned player within the Indian football circuit. It also states that Eze has been strong defensively and has contributed when his clubs attack from set pieces.

Alaeddine Ajaraie is identified in the preview as a NorthEast United player who is "arguably the best player in the current ISL setup." The article records that Ajaraie scored two goals and provided an assist in the 4-1 win against the Kerala Blasters. The preview adds that he will be hoping to extend his good run of form in the upcoming game.

The Odisha FC v NorthEast United FC fixture will be played at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with a 7:30 PM IST kick-off. Fans can watch the match live on YouTube and Sony LIV, and it will also be available on the Sony TEN Network; international viewers can watch on YouTube.