East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 11 May the Indian Super League brings East Bengal II against Minerva Punjab at Salt Lake Stadium. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, East Bengal II are 6th, upper half, on 6 points after 3 matches; Minerva Punjab are 5th (upper half) with 7. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
East Bengal II, last 5: WWDWD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Mumbai City, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 5. 2.7 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Minerva Punjab, last 5: WWWDD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Chennaiyin, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give East Bengal II 1.8 xG, Minerva Punjab 1.3 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 55% for three or more goals, 62% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – East Bengal II 52%, draw 24%, Minerva Punjab 24%.
Lower-risk option: East Bengal II or draw (76%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: East Bengal II 1–1 Minerva Punjab. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
East Bengal II52%fair 1.94 · @1.77
Draw24%fair 4.08 · @3.50
Minerva Punjab24%fair 4.18 · @4.00
3.02Expected goals
1.75East Bengal II xG
1.26Minerva Punjab xG
62%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–110%
1–09%
2–08%
1–27%
0–16%
From our goals model: East Bengal II 1.8 – 1.3 Minerva Punjab expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
East Bengal II to win✗
52%
1.94
1.77
Double chance
East Bengal II or draw✓
76%
1.31
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.62
1.70
Draw no bet
East Bengal II (draw no bet)
68%
1.46
–
Asian handicap
Minerva Punjab +1 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
77%
1.29
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
–
First team to score
East Bengal II to score first✗
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
39%
2.55
–
Half-time / full-time
HT East Bengal II / FT East Bengal II✗
30%
3.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.51
–
Recent results
East Bengal II – last 6
WWDWDD
5 May
@ Mumbai City
2–1
W
28 Apr
vs Odisha
3–0
W
16 Apr
vs Bengaluru
3–3
D
23 Mar
vs Mohammedan
7–0
W
14 Mar
vs Kerala Blasters
1–1
D
5 Mar
vs Goa
0–0
D
2.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Minerva Punjab – last 6
WWWDDW
6 May
vs Chennaiyin
1–0
W
20 Apr
vs Inter Kashi
3–0
W
3 Apr
vs Mohammedan
2–1
W
16 Mar
vs Goa
1–1
D
9 Mar
vs NorthEast United
1–1
D
27 Feb
@ Bengaluru
2–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between East Bengal II and Minerva Punjab.
What is the prediction for East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab?
On our numbers East Bengal II have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Minerva Punjab 24%.
How many goals will there be in East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab?
Our predicted score is East Bengal II 1–1 Minerva Punjab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab?
East Bengal II vs Minerva Punjab (Indian Super League) kicks off on Monday 11 May 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Salt Lake Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
