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
Key match information
East Bengal play Goa in Indian Super League (India). The match date is 5 March 2026 at 12:30. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
East Bengal: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Goa: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
East Bengal scores 2.31 and concedes 0.85 goals per match. Goa scores 1.15 and concedes 0.85. League average: 2.43 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: East Bengal 62%, Goa 46%. Over 2.5: East Bengal 69%, Goa 15%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 42%.
xG, shots and style
East Bengal has higher xG: 2.17 vs 1.43. East Bengal: 18.8 shots per match, Goa: 11.8.
Match halves
East Bengal: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 1.46. Goa: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.69.
Goals by minute
East Bengal: 76-90+ (9 goals). Goa: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Indian Super League: 2.43 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 42%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| East Bengal | Goa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
East Bengal is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - East Bengal · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
2.31 goals / match - East Bengal · 1.15 goals / match - Goa
East Bengal scores in 85% of matches (11 of 13 matches), while Goa keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 matches).
Goa scores in 77% of matches (10 of 13 matches), while East Bengal keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — East Bengal
Over / Under — Goa
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.54 pts / match - East Bengal · 1.38 pts / match - Goa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Bengal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Goa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
East Bengal
Goa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 3.15 | 2.43 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 53% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 42% | ▼ 15% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 29% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 66% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 75% | ▼ 69% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): East Bengal 0 - 0 - 2 Goa. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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 2.31 goals per game on average and Goa 1.15. The Indian Super League average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 62% of East Bengal's matches and 46% of Goa's.
What form are East Bengal and Goa in?
Over the last 5 games East Bengal have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Goa 2-1-2 (1.40 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.