East Bengal FC
- East Bengal FC are unbeaten in their last five matches (W4, D1) and have not lost their last two home games against Punjab FC.
- East Bengal FC lead Punjab FC by just three points in the Indian Super League 2026 standings after ten games (21 points vs 18 points).
- East Bengal FC have won four, drawn three and lost only once at home in the ISL (22 goals scored).
- East Bengal FC have scored an average of 2.75 goals per home game in Indian Super League 2026.
Punjab FC
- Punjab FC have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five games (W3, D1, L1).
- 1-0 home win over Chennaiyin FC
- 0-0 draw away at SC Delhi
- Punjab FC's recent away record is no wins, D1, L1.
Head-to-Head
East Bengal FC have won two, drawn one and lost one of their four meetings with Punjab FC across all competitions (W2, D1, L1) .
Key Players
- Miguel Figueira is the driving force behind East Bengal's attacks and can open up any defence with his creative flair.
- Youssef Ezzejjari is East Bengal’s talisman in front of goal, having scored ten goals in ten league appearances.
- Nsungusi Effiong is Punjab’s most dangerous forward, with seven goals in nine ISL appearances and three of his team’s last seven goals.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score - Yes at 1.72 is the primary pick given the matchup between a possession-heavy side and a counter-attacking unit.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.81 is the final selection based on East Bengal’s home scoring rate and Punjab’s away concessions.
- The game dynamics - a possession-dominant team versus one that presses and counters - should create chances at both ends.
Prediction
Pick: Both teams to score and Over 2.5 goals , with odds 1.72 and 1.81 respectively.
