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
Key match information
Minerva Punjab played Goa in Indian Super League (India). The match was played on 16 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Minerva Punjab: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match. Goa: 2-2-0, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Minerva Punjab scores 1.00 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Goa scores 1.00 and concedes 0.25. League average: 2.19 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Minerva Punjab 33%, Goa 25%. Over 2.5: Minerva Punjab 0%, Goa 0%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 32%.
xG, shots and style
Goa has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.34. Minerva Punjab: 9.7 shots per match, Goa: 12.3.
Match halves
Minerva Punjab: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33. Goa: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.25.
Goals by minute
Minerva Punjab: 16-30 (1 goals). Goa: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Indian Super League: 2.19 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 32%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Goa is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / match - Minerva Punjab · 2 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.
Goa is 168% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Minerva Punjab · 0.25 goals / match - Goa
Minerva Punjab scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Goa keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 matches).
Goa scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Minerva Punjab keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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 - Minerva Punjab
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.
Goa is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - Minerva Punjab · 1.75 pts / match - Goa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Minerva Punjab - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Goa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Minerva Punjab
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
| Minerva Punjab | Liga | Goa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Minerva Punjab 0 - 0 - 2 Goa. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.