ISL 2018-19: Chennaiyin FC seek season's first win against NorthEast United

Chennaiyin FC and NorthEast United FC have faced each other on eight occasions with the latter coming on top four times while today's home team secured wins in two games

Having lost both their matches so far, defending champions Chennaiyin FC will want to settle for nothing less than a victory when they face NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

After an away loss to Bengaluru FC in their campaign opener, Chennaiyin were outclassed by an attack-minded FC Goa at home on October 6.

However, coach John Gregory is not losing faith in his players, despite being unable to win a point from their first two matches.

NorthEast United, on the other hand, are a revamped unit under the tutelage of Dutch tactician Eelco