Minerva Punjab vs NorthEast United: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a close competition with a slight advantage for a draw. Minerva Punjab sits 9th in the table and demonstrates better form in the last 5 matches (PPG 1.4 vs 1.2), with a solid goal difference of 6:4. NorthEast United, in 10th position, has not won any away match this season (0% Win%), with a high percentage of away draws (67% Draw%). The guests have scored only 2 goals in 3 away matches while conceding 5 (GD -3), confirming their offensive struggles on foreign soil. The lack of data regarding the hosts' home matches hampers a full assessment; however, the guests' poor attacking efficiency and their tendency to draw suggest a share of the points as the most likely scenario. The form of both teams points towards a cautious, tactical game with a low number of goals.
Minerva Punjab vs NorthEast United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Minerva Punjab played NorthEast United in Indian Super League (India). The match was played on 9 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Minerva Punjab: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match. NorthEast United: 0-2-1, 0.67 points/match.
Goal statistics
Minerva Punjab scores 1.00 and concedes 0.50 goals per match. NorthEast United scores 0.67 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Minerva Punjab 0%, NorthEast United 67%. Over 2.5: Minerva Punjab 0%, NorthEast United 33%. League level: BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 31%.
xG, shots and style
Minerva Punjab has higher xG: 1.41 vs 1.04. Minerva Punjab: 11.0 shots per match, NorthEast United: 7.3.
Match halves
Minerva Punjab: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.00. NorthEast United: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Minerva Punjab: 16-30 (1 goals). NorthEast United: 46-60 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Indian Super League: 2.23 goals per match, BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 31%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 100%.
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
Statistical analysis points to a close competition with a slight advantage for a draw. Minerva Punjab sits 9th in the table and demonstrates better form in the last 5 matches (PPG 1.4 vs 1.2), with a solid goal difference of 6:4. NorthEast United, in 10th position, has not won any away match this season (0% Win%), with a high percentage of away draws (67% Draw%). The guests have scored only 2 goals in 3 away matches while conceding 5 (GD -3), confirming their offensive struggles on foreign soil. The lack of data regarding the hosts' home matches hampers a full assessment; however, the guests' poor attacking efficiency and their tendency to draw suggest a share of the points as the most likely scenario. The form of both teams points towards a cautious, tactical game with a low number of goals.
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 | NorthEast United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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 124% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / match - Minerva Punjab · 0.67 pts / match - NorthEast United
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 49% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Minerva Punjab · 0.67 goals / match - NorthEast United
Minerva Punjab is 234% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.5 goals / match - Minerva Punjab · 1.67 goals / match - NorthEast United
Minerva Punjab scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while NorthEast United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
NorthEast United scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Minerva Punjab keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 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 - NorthEast United
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 199% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / match - Minerva Punjab · 0.67 pts / match - NorthEast United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Minerva Punjab - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
NorthEast United - second-half results
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals in match | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Minerva Punjab
NorthEast United
* 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 | NorthEast United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.50 | 2.23 | ▲ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 42% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 33% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 69% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 73% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Minerva Punjab 0 - 1 - 1 NorthEast United. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Minerva Punjab vs NorthEast United?
The Indian Super League match finished Minerva Punjab 1:1 NorthEast United. 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 NorthEast United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Minerva Punjab won 0, NorthEast United won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Minerva Punjab vs NorthEast United?
Minerva Punjab score 1.00 goals per game on average and NorthEast United 0.67. The Indian Super League average is 2.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Minerva Punjab's matches and 67% of NorthEast United's.
What form are Minerva Punjab and NorthEast United in?
Over the last 5 games Minerva Punjab have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and NorthEast United 0-2-1 (0.67 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Minerva Punjab vs NorthEast United?
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.