East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab Predictions

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East Bengal II

East Bengal II

Full Time

0 - 0

AI predicted 2 - 0

Minerva Punjab

Minerva Punjab

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Monday, 11 May 2026 at 19:30 GMT+5:30 (venue time) ยท 14:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata

Win Probability (1X2)

East Bengal II 62%Draw 25%Minerva Punjab 13%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5

@ 4.33(+18% edge)

Match Result

4/10

Stalemate at Salt Lake: East Bengal II and Minerva Punjab Play Out Goalless Draw

East Bengal II and Minerva Punjab battled to a 0-0 draw at the Salt Lake Stadium in a match that ultimately lacked cutting edge in the final third. Despite the anticipation surrounding this Indian Super League fixture, both sides struggled to carve out clear chances, and neither could find the breakthrough over 90 tense minutes. The match was marked by a combative midfield battle, with East Bengal II picking up three yellow cards as they sought to disrupt Minerva Punjab's rhythm. However, the lack of attacking quality from both teams meant goalkeepers were rarely troubled, and the game petered out without a decisive moment.

๐Ÿ’ช AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

2 - 0

โšก

Actual

0 - 0

โŒResult
โœ…BTTS
โœ…O/U 2.5
โŒScore

๐Ÿ’ฐ Bet Results0/2 hit

over_under_2_5 โ€” over@ 4.33
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1x2 โ€” home@ 1.33
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Key Moments

Various' โ€” Yellow Cards

East Bengal II collected three yellow cards, highlighting their combative approach.

East Bengal II

East Bengal II

5.5/10

East Bengal II showed plenty of fight, as evidenced by the three yellow cards they collected, but struggled to assert themselves in the attacking third. Their defensive organization kept Minerva Punjab at bay, but a lack of creativity and composure in the final third prevented them from capitalizing on home advantage.

Key Players

Unnamed Defender: Maintained defensive discipline to keep a clean sheet.

Strengths

Defensive organizationPhysicality in midfield

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threatPoor discipline (3 yellow cards)
Minerva Punjab

Minerva Punjab

5.5/10

Minerva Punjab matched East Bengal II for effort and structure, but similarly failed to create meaningful opportunities. Their disciplined approach saw them avoid any bookings, but they could not convert possession into tangible chances, settling for a point on the road.

Key Players

Unnamed Midfielder: Helped control possession and tempo in midfield.

Strengths

Midfield controlComposure under pressure

Weaknesses

Lack of penetration in attackFew chances created

Tactical Analysis

With both teams' lineups and formations unavailable, the match was characterized by a midfield battle and defensive solidity on both sides. East Bengal II's physical approach disrupted Minerva Punjab's attempts to build attacks, but at the cost of discipline. Minerva Punjab, meanwhile, remained compact and looked to control the tempo, but lacked the incisiveness to break down the hosts. Set pieces and wide play failed to yield clear chances, and neither side was able to force a breakthrough.

Turning Point

The lack of attacking quality from both sides meant there was no single turning point, as the game drifted towards a stalemate.

Man of the Match

Unnamed Defender (East Bengal II)

Anchored the backline and ensured a clean sheet in a tightly contested match.

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East Bengal II1.65

Expected goals ยท model says 1.65

Minerva Punjab0.65

Expected goals ยท model says 0.65

Win Probability
East Bengal II 62% Draw 24% Minerva Punjab 14%

Over 2.5 Goals

40%

BTTS: Yes

39%

Likely Scores

1-0 ยท 2-0 ยท 1-1

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East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
62%
25%
East Bengal II 62%Draw 25%Minerva Punjab 13%
Both Teams to Score
22%
78%
Yes 22%No 78%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
41%
59%
Over 2.5 41%Under 2.5 59%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
41%
59%
Over 9.5 41%Under 9.5 59%

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The Case For This East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab Prediction

East Bengal II come into this fixture in dominant form, leading the league and boasting a potent attack with 27 goals in 10 matches. Their recent home performances have been particularly impressive, and they have not failed to score in any of their last five. Minerva Punjab, while defensively solid, have struggled to create chances away from home and average just 1.5 goals per game this season. The home side's firepower and momentum should be decisive, but Minerva Punjab's defensive discipline could keep the scoreline respectable.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • โ†’East Bengal II's last 5: 4 wins, 1 draw, 18 goals scored
  • โ†’Minerva Punjab average just 0.6 shots on target in last 5

Defence

  • โ†’Minerva Punjab have kept 3 clean sheets in last 5 but only 2 away wins in 5

Match Context

  • โ†’East Bengal II have 80% over 2.5 goals rate this season
  • โ†’Head-to-head: East Bengal II won the only recent meeting 3-1

๐Ÿšฉ East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab Corners Prediction

low confidence
9expected total corners
Over 41%
Under 59%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.3 corners for East Bengal II and 4.8 for Minerva Punjab, for an expected total of 9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (59%). Over 8.5: 54% ยท Over 10.5: 29%.

How East Bengal II and Minerva Punjab Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

East Bengal IIEast Bengal IIlast 5 matches

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Minerva PunjabMinerva Punjablast 5 matches

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East Bengal II are in excellent form, with four wins and a draw in their last five, including a 7-0 demolition of Mohammedan and a 3-0 home win over Odisha. Their attack is firing on all cylinders, averaging 3.6 goals per game over this stretch. Minerva Punjab have also been solid, winning three of their last five and keeping three clean sheets, but their attack has been much less prolific, and they've drawn a blank in one of their last five.

East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab โ€” Last 10 Matches

East Bengal IIEast Bengal IILast 5 results
D1-1
D0-0
W2-1
W3-0
D3-3
D@ ATK Mohun Bagan1-1
Dvs Minerva Punjab0-0
W@ Mumbai City2-1
Wvs Odisha3-0
Dvs Bengaluru3-3
Minerva PunjabMinerva PunjabLast 10 results
W3-2
D0-0
W1-0
D0-0
W3-0
L2-3
W2-1
W3-1
D1-1
D1-1
W@ Odisha3-2
D@ East Bengal II0-0
Wvs Chennaiyin1-0
D@ SC Delhi0-0
Wvs Inter Kashi3-0
L@ ATK Mohun Bagan2-3
Wvs Mohammedan2-1
W@ Kerala Blasters3-1
Dvs Goa1-1
Dvs NorthEast United1-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Defensively solid โ€” 0.4 conceded/game
  • +4 clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab

There is only one recent meeting between these sides, a 3-1 home win for East Bengal II. While the sample is small, it does reinforce the perception that East Bengal II have the upper hand, especially at home.

East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab Head-to-Head History

Last 2 meetings between these sides

1

East Bengal II wins

1

Draws

0

Minerva Punjab wins

50%50% draws0%
11 May 26East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab0-0
4 Dec 25East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab3-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab

The largest value edge is on over 2.5 goals, where the model assigns a 41% chance but the odds imply just 23%, likely due to Minerva Punjab's recent defensive results. The home win is also slightly undervalued, but not as significantly. BTTS 'no' is priced short and offers no value based on model probabilities.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per ยฃ1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
East Bengal II Win1.3362.0%-13.2%
Draw3.5025.0%-3.6%
Minerva Punjab Win3.2513.0%-17.8%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value4.5041.0%+18.8%
Under 2.51.1859.0%-25.7%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes4.5022.0%-0.2%
No1.1878.0%-6.7%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 4.50EV +0.845

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Things to Watch: East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab

  • โš ๏ธLimited away attacking data for Minerva Punjab; shots/shots on target sample is small
  • โš ๏ธCorners and cards data incomplete for several away matches
  • โš ๏ธOnly one recent head-to-head meeting; small sample size

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How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 10 May 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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