Shillong Lajong vs Dempo: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shillong Lajong welcome Dempo to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for a I League fixture on Sunday 26 April (14:00 WAT). In the table, Shillong Lajong are 3rd, among the top four, on 4 points after 2 matches; Dempo are 2nd (among the top four) with 6. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Shillong Lajong, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Namdhari, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Dempo, last 5: LWDLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Rajasthan United, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Shillong Lajong, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.8 for Dempo.
Head to head
When they last met (7 Apr 2026) it ended Dempo 3–0 Shillong Lajong.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shillong Lajong 1.3 xG, Dempo 1.0 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shillong Lajong 42%, draw 28%, Dempo 30%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (58%, odds 1.67). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shillong Lajong 1–1 Dempo. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shillong Lajong42%fair 2.39 · @2.15
Draw28%fair 3.56 · @3.10
Dempo30%fair 3.33 · @3.00
2.37Expected goals
1.34Shillong Lajong xG
1.03Dempo xG
58%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–012%
0–110%
0–09%
2–19%
2–08%
From our goals model: Shillong Lajong 1.3 – 1.0 Dempo expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shillong Lajong vs Dempo?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Shillong Lajong vs Dempo?
On our numbers Shillong Lajong have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Dempo 30%.
How many goals will there be in Shillong Lajong vs Dempo?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shillong Lajong vs Dempo?
Our predicted score is Shillong Lajong 1–1 Dempo, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Shillong Lajong vs Dempo?
Shillong Lajong vs Dempo (I League) kicks off on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Jawaharlal Nehru 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.
