Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultMinerva Punjab to win ✓69% · @1.33
Double chanceMinerva Punjab or draw ✓88% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · fair 1.91
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · @1.44
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.83
Calcutta Customs vs Minerva Punjab: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
10:00 WAT, Sunday 27 September: Calcutta Customs v Minerva Punjab in the IFA Shield.
Current form
Calcutta Customs, last 5: LWLDW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to East Bengal II, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Minerva Punjab, last 5: LLDWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Horley Town, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Minerva Punjab, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Calcutta Customs.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Calcutta Customs 1.1 xG, Minerva Punjab 2.6 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 52%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Calcutta Customs 12%, draw 19%, Minerva Punjab 69%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (68%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Calcutta Customs 1–2 Minerva Punjab. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Calcutta Customs12%fair 8.18 · @5.50
Draw19%fair 5.22 · @5.25
Minerva Punjab69%fair 1.46 · @1.33
3.66Expected goals
1.07Calcutta Customs xG
2.59Minerva Punjab xG
52%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
0–29%
1–38%
0–37%
1–17%
0–17%
From our goals model: Calcutta Customs 1.1 – 2.6 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
Minerva Punjab to win✓
69%
1.46
1.33
Double chance
Minerva Punjab or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.91
–
Draw no bet
Minerva Punjab (draw no bet)✓
85%
1.18
–
Asian handicap
Minerva Punjab -1 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
69%
1.44
–
First team to score
Minerva Punjab to score first✓
69%
1.45
–
Half-time result
Minerva Punjab ahead at half-time✓
52%
1.91
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Minerva Punjab / FT Minerva Punjab✓
47%
2.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.83
–
Recent results
Calcutta Customs – last 6
LWLDWL
24 Sep
vs East Bengal II
1–3
L
2 Sep
@ George Telegraph
6–0
W
30 Aug
vs East Bengal
0–2
L
26 Aug
vs United Kolkata
2–2
D
23 Aug
@ Bidhannagar
3–0
W
11 Aug
vs Kalighat
0–1
L
2.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Minerva Punjab – last 6
LLDWWW
29 Aug
vs Horley Town
0–2
L
21 May
vs Mumbai City
0–2
L
11 May
@ East Bengal II
0–0
D
6 May
vs Chennaiyin
1–0
W
20 Apr
vs Inter Kashi
3–0
W
3 Apr
vs Mohammedan
2–1
W
1.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Calcutta Customs and Minerva Punjab.
What is the prediction for Calcutta Customs vs Minerva Punjab?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Calcutta Customs vs Minerva Punjab?
On our numbers Calcutta Customs have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Minerva Punjab 69%.
How many goals will there be in Calcutta Customs vs Minerva Punjab?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Calcutta Customs vs Minerva Punjab?
Our predicted score is Calcutta Customs 1–2 Minerva Punjab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Calcutta Customs vs Minerva Punjab?
Calcutta Customs vs Minerva Punjab (IFA Shield) kicks off on Sunday 27 September 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
