Minerva Punjab vs Goa: match statistics
Goa presents distinctly better form and statistics compared to Minerva Punjab. The visitors remain undefeated in away matches (50% wins, 50% draws) and boast a 100% clean sheet record on the road, which proves their solid defense. Minerva Punjab has yet to win a home match (100% draws in home games) and sits only 8th in the table. Goa has a better goal difference (+2 away vs 0 for the hosts) and a higher points per game average in the last 5 fixtures (1.6 vs 1.0). Although the hosts haven't lost at home yet, Goa's advantage in quality and form favors an away victory, while a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the defensive approach of both teams.
Minerva Punjab vs Goa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Minerva Punjab played against Goa in Indian Super League (India). The game was played on March 16, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Minerva Punjab has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. Goa has 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Minerva Punjab scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.67. Goa scores 1.00 and allows 0.25. Games in this league average 2.19 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Minerva Punjab's games and 25% of Goa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 0%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 32% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Goa has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.34 per game. Minerva Punjab takes 9.7 shots per game, while Goa takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Minerva Punjab leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Goa leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Minerva Punjab's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 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 2.19 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 32% 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 2.00 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
Goa presents distinctly better form and statistics compared to Minerva Punjab. The visitors remain undefeated in away matches (50% wins, 50% draws) and boast a 100% clean sheet record on the road, which proves their solid defense. Minerva Punjab has yet to win a home match (100% draws in home games) and sits only 8th in the table. Goa has a better goal difference (+2 away vs 0 for the hosts) and a higher points per game average in the last 5 fixtures (1.6 vs 1.0). Although the hosts haven't lost at home yet, Goa's advantage in quality and form favors an away victory, while a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the defensive approach of both teams.
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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
| Minerva Punjab | Goa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.29 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / game - Minerva Punjab · 2 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.
Goa is 168% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Minerva Punjab · 0.25 goals / game - Goa
Minerva Punjab scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Goa keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 meczów).
Goa scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Minerva Punjab 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 - Minerva Punjab
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.
Goa is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Minerva Punjab · 1.75 pts / game - Goa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Minerva Punjab - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 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 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 25% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 75% |
| 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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
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
Minerva Punjab
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
| Minerva Punjab | Liga | Goa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.67 | 2.19 | ▼ 1.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 48% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 32% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 31% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 65% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▼ 25% |
^ 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 Minerva Punjab's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Goa. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Minerva Punjab vs Goa?
The Indian Super League match finished Minerva Punjab 1:1 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 Minerva Punjab and Goa?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Minerva Punjab won 0, Goa won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Minerva Punjab vs Goa?
Minerva Punjab score 1.00 goals per game on average and Goa 1.00. The Indian Super League average is 2.19 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Minerva Punjab's matches and 25% of Goa's.
What form are Minerva Punjab and Goa in?
Over the last 5 games Minerva Punjab have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Goa 2-2-0 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Minerva Punjab vs Goa?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.