East Bengal vs Goa: match statistics
This fixture promises to be extremely evenly contested. East Bengal demonstrates solid home form with a 67% win rate and an impressive average of 2.67 goals per game at home, though recent performances indicate some instability (a 3-0-2 record in their last five matches overall). Conversely, Goa boasts a perfect away record—100% wins and zero goals conceded on the road this season—making them a formidable opponent. Key factors include Goa's possession advantage (57% vs 51%) and superior defensive organization (0.0 vs 1.0 average goals conceded). Given the hosts' offensive potency (xG 2.22) against the visitors' defensive solidity (xG Against 1.3), I anticipate a tight battle where neither side will be willing to risk defeat, pointing towards a draw.
East Bengal vs Goa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
East Bengal played against Goa in Indian Super League (India). The game was played on March 5, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
East Bengal has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Goa has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.33 points per game.
Scoring records
East Bengal scores 2.67 goals per game and allows 1.00. Goa scores 1.33 and allows 0.33. Games in this league average 2.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of East Bengal's games and 33% of Goa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 40% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
East Bengal has the higher season xG average, 2.22 to 1.61 per game. East Bengal takes 18.7 shots per game, while Goa takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
East Bengal leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Goa leads at halftime in 67% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
East Bengal's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Goa, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Indian Super League games average 2.15 goals. Both teams score in 40% of games, and 25% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
This fixture promises to be extremely evenly contested. East Bengal demonstrates solid home form with a 67% win rate and an impressive average of 2.67 goals per game at home, though recent performances indicate some instability (a 3-0-2 record in their last five matches overall). Conversely, Goa boasts a perfect away record—100% wins and zero goals conceded on the road this season—making them a formidable opponent. Key factors include Goa's possession advantage (57% vs 51%) and superior defensive organization (0.0 vs 1.0 average goals conceded). Given the hosts' offensive potency (xG 2.22) against the visitors' defensive solidity (xG Against 1.3), I anticipate a tight battle where neither side will be willing to risk defeat, pointing towards a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| East Bengal | Goa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goa is 17% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - East Bengal · 2.33 pts / game - Goa
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
East Bengal is 101% better for: goals scored per game.
2.67 goals / game - East Bengal · 1.33 goals / game - Goa
Goa is 203% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - East Bengal · 0.33 goals / game - Goa
East Bengal scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Goa keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
Goa scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while East Bengal keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - East Bengal
Over / Under - Goa
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
East Bengal is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / game - East Bengal · 2 pts / game - Goa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Bengal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Goa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 33% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
East Bengal
Goa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Indian Super League).
Teams vs league
| East Bengal | Liga | Goa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.67 | 2.15 | ▼ 1.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 40% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | • 33% | 33% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 75% | ▼ 33% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from East Bengal's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Goa. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of East Bengal vs Goa?
The Indian Super League match finished East Bengal 0:0 Goa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between East Bengal and Goa?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches East Bengal won 0, Goa won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Bengal vs Goa?
East Bengal score 2.67 goals per game on average and Goa 1.33. The Indian Super League average is 2.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 67% of East Bengal's matches and 33% of Goa's.
What form are East Bengal and Goa in?
Over the last 5 games East Bengal have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Goa 2-1-0 (2.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Bengal vs Goa?
The statistical background for East Bengal vs Goa — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.