Kerala Blasters vs Minerva Punjab: match statistics
Kerala Blasters are showing alarming form, sitting 13th in the table with zero wins this season and a disastrous 100% home loss record. The hosts have failed to win any of their three home matches, conceding an average of 1.33 goals while scoring only 0.33 goals per game. Minerva Punjab, despite a lower average possession (48%), demonstrates significantly better efficiency – a 50% win rate away from home, a positive goal difference (+1), and a higher shot conversion rate (9% vs 3%). A key factor is also that the visitors keep a clean sheet in half of their away matches, whereas Kerala have not recorded a single one. The xG statistics also favor Minerva (1.42 xG For vs 0.82 xG Against), which, combined with the hosts' tragic form, gives the visitors a real chance for another away victory.
Kerala Blasters vs Minerva Punjab: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Kerala Blasters played Minerva Punjab in Indian Super League (India). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Kerala Blasters: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Minerva Punjab: 1-2-1, 1.25 points/match.
Goal statistics
Kerala Blasters scores 0.40 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Minerva Punjab scores 1.00 and concedes 0.75. League average: 2.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Kerala Blasters 40%, Minerva Punjab 50%. Over 2.5: Kerala Blasters 20%, Minerva Punjab 0%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 31%.
xG, shots and style
Kerala Blasters has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.22. Kerala Blasters: 10.0 shots per match, Minerva Punjab: 8.8.
Match halves
Kerala Blasters: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.40. Minerva Punjab: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.25.
Goals by minute
Kerala Blasters: 76-90+ (2 goals). Minerva Punjab: 16-30 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Indian Super League: 2.23 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 31%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
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
Kerala Blasters are showing alarming form, sitting 13th in the table with zero wins this season and a disastrous 100% home loss record. The hosts have failed to win any of their three home matches, conceding an average of 1.33 goals while scoring only 0.33 goals per game. Minerva Punjab, despite a lower average possession (48%), demonstrates significantly better efficiency – a 50% win rate away from home, a positive goal difference (+1), and a higher shot conversion rate (9% vs 3%). A key factor is also that the visitors keep a clean sheet in half of their away matches, whereas Kerala have not recorded a single one. The xG statistics also favor Minerva (1.42 xG For vs 0.82 xG Against), which, combined with the hosts' tragic form, gives the visitors a real chance for another away victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Kerala Blasters | Minerva Punjab | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.15 | 0.25 |
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.
Minerva Punjab is 525% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Kerala Blasters · 1.25 pts / match - Minerva Punjab
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.
Minerva Punjab is 150% better for: goals scored per match.
0.4 goals / match - Kerala Blasters · 1 goals / match - Minerva Punjab
Minerva Punjab is 87% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.4 goals / match - Kerala Blasters · 0.75 goals / match - Minerva Punjab
Kerala Blasters scores in 40% of matches (2 of 5 matches), while Minerva Punjab keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
Minerva Punjab scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Kerala Blasters keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 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 - Kerala Blasters
Over / Under - Minerva Punjab
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.
Minerva Punjab is 900% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.2 pts / match - Kerala Blasters · 2 pts / match - Minerva Punjab
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kerala Blasters - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Minerva Punjab - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 75% |
| 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Kerala Blasters
Minerva Punjab
* 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
| Kerala Blasters | Liga | Minerva Punjab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.80 | 2.23 | ▼ 1.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 31% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 69% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 74% | • 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Kerala Blasters 1 - 0 - 1 Minerva Punjab. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Kerala Blasters vs Minerva Punjab?
The Indian Super League match finished Kerala Blasters 1:3 Minerva Punjab. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Kerala Blasters and Minerva Punjab?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Kerala Blasters won 1, Minerva Punjab won 1 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 Kerala Blasters vs Minerva Punjab?
Kerala Blasters score 0.40 goals per game on average and Minerva Punjab 1.00. The Indian Super League average is 2.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Kerala Blasters's matches and 50% of Minerva Punjab's.
What form are Kerala Blasters and Minerva Punjab in?
Over the last 5 games Kerala Blasters have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Minerva Punjab 1-2-1 (1.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kerala Blasters vs Minerva Punjab?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Kerala Blasters vs Minerva Punjab: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.