Away games hold significant importance, frequently proving to be decisive factors in determining a team's overall success and position in the Indian Super League (ISL) standings. Away games are a testing ground for a team's resilience, mental fortitude, and capacity to adapt tactically when playing outside the familiar environment of their home stadium.

In the highly anticipated ISL 2024-25 season, several teams notably distinguished themselves with their impressive performances on the road. These sides demonstrated exceptional away form, consistently showcasing their remarkable ability to thrive under pressure and secure valuable points when playing in unfamiliar territories. Their outstanding performances underscored the intensely competitive nature of the league, demonstrating that success is not solely dependent on home advantage.

Let's take a closer look at the top away performers from the league stage this season.

1) NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United FC have truly distinguished themselves this season as the undisputed kings of away performances, a title they have earned through consistent and impressive results on their travels. Their record speaks for itself, showcasing an impressive tally of six victories and a total accumulation of 22 points garnered from matches played away from their home ground. This remarkable success achieved on the road can be largely attributed to a combination of factors, primarily their attack which has netted the second most goals this season.

Juan Pedro Benali's highly effective counter-attacking style has allowed them to swiftly transition from defence to attack and capitalize on any vulnerabilities exposed by their rivals. These strategic elements working in harmony have made NorthEast United FC a consistently formidable and remarkably resilient opponent to face, particularly when playing on their opponent's turf.

2) Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Mohun Bagan Super Giant mirrors the away form of NorthEast United FC, showcasing strength with a record of six wins and a total accumulation of 22 points earned while playing on the road. This robust performances away from their home ground have been as impressive as their performance at home, with the Mariners racking up the most points at home while going unbeaten.

Their success has hinged on a well-balanced and highly effective combination of attacking prowess and defensive solidity, making them a particularly challenging and dangerous opponent for any team they face this season. The synergy between their forward line and midfield is a key component of their success, consistently facilitating goal-scoring opportunities and converting them into actual goals, even when playing in demanding and difficult conditions presented by away fixtures. This has seen them score a whopping tally of 47 goals, the most by any team in the league stage.

3) FC Goa

FC Goa is hot on the heels of NorthEast United FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and have exhibited impressive away form with a notable tally of six victories on their travels, accumulating a total of 22 points in the process as much as the former two teams.

This places them in a strong third when considering the goal difference. A key element of their impressive performances lies in their fluid playing style.

The Gaurs have maintained control of the ball for extended periods, patiently probing for openings and creating scoring opportunities through intricate passing sequences and intelligent movement. This has made FC Goa a captivating team to watch as they established themselves as a dominant force in home as well as away matches.

4) Mumbai City FC

Last season’s ISL Cup winners, Mumbai City FC, have been no slouch in away matches either. With five wins and 20 points away from home, they have shown tenacity and skill in their quest for back-to-back titles.

Their ability to dig deep and secure points against some of the league’s toughest competitors kept them in contention for the playoffs. This has made them a team that cannot be underestimated despite underwhelming results they have witnessed compared to last season.

5) Odisha FC

With four wins and 15 points, Odisha FC have faced their share of challenges but have still managed to snatch critical points away from home. Odisha FC have showcased grit and determination, particularly in tight contests which saw them stay in the playoff race right until the very end and narrowly missed out on a place in the knockouts.

6) Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC demonstrated a noteworthy resilience on the road this season, building a strong away record that proved instrumental in their overall league performance and their journey to the playoffs. They managed to secure four victories in away matches, accumulating a total of 15 points. These points earned and wins accumulated away from home were a significant factor in Bengaluru FC's campaign, contributing directly to their ability to secure a playoff spot after missing out on it last season. The Blues’ away form proved absolutely crucial in effectively compensating for any deficiencies or weaknesses that may have been present in their season.