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Indian Arrows vs NEROCA FC, I-League 2021 RELEGATION ROUND

I-League · 2021
Sat 6 Mar 2021 · 13:30 UTC Kalyani Stadium HT 45+6' · FT 45+8'

Overview

Match Preview

Indian Arrows vs NEROCA FCI-League at Kalyani Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee
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  • Referee Akashkumar Kamleshkumar Mehta (India)
5 games this season 🟨 3.0/game 7.4 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Mar NEROCA FC H 3–0 W
24 Feb TRAU FC H 1–5 L
19 Feb Gokulam Kerala FC A 0–4 L
14 Feb Mohammedan SC H 1–0 W
09 Feb Roundglass Punjab FC H 1–2 L
04 Feb Real Kashmir FC A 0–6 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Mar Indian Arrows A 0–3 L
01 Mar Roundglass Punjab FC H 0–1 L
24 Feb Churchill Brothers SC A 0–1 L
19 Feb Sudeva Delhi FC A 2–0 W
13 Feb Real Kashmir FC A 3–4 L
09 Feb Chennai City FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
85% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Indian Arrows this season
21% Clean Sheets
NEROCA FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Indian Arrows
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/8
61-75
/4
76+
2/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
NEROCA FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
4/4
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Indian Arrows launch into their encounter with NEROCA FC.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering NEROCA FC that had 217 games and scored 45 goals.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' NEROCA FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 17' Harsh Patre adds to his 3 season tally! Indian Arrows lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Indian Arrows must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 24' Gurpanthjeet Singh gets the nod from Indian Arrows. He replaces Amandeep and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Akbar Khan made 217 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 34' Nathaniel Garcia is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Indian Arrows so far.
  • 39' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with NEROCA FC winning 50% of all matches.
  • 44' Indian Arrows are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against NEROCA FC's shape.
  • 49' Vanlalruatfela Thlacheu needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 51' Magnificent from Vanlalruatfela Thlacheu! That is 1 goals in 228 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' Prakash Budhathoki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Khaiminthang Lhungdim on 55 minute.
  • 56' The referee calls foul for Bishorjit Singh. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 66' Poor challenge from Vibin Mohanan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 71' NEROCA FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Indian Arrows! Parthib Gogoi comes on to replace Vanlalruatfela Thlacheu.
  • 82' Indian Arrows is showing some good football. However, Indian Arrows are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 83' Bishorjit Singh makes way for Golmei Rongmei at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from NEROCA FC.
  • 88' NEROCA FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 88.
  • 90' The Indian Arrows bench stirs into life. Vibin Mohanan is withdrawn and Lalchhanhima Sailo gets his opportunity.
  • The points are shared — Indian Arrows 3-0 NEROCA FC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44 Indian Arrows xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 NEROCA FC xG
I would bet for: Indian Arrows or NEROCA FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Indian Arrows41% Draw27% NEROCA FC32%
Actual: Indian Arrows win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Indian Arrows or Draw
68%
Draw or NEROCA FC
59%
Indian Arrows or NEROCA FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Indian Arrows28% Draw46% NEROCA FC26%
Actual: Indian Arrows win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — Indian Arrows

Handicap Indian Arrows covers Push NEROCA FC covers
-2.5 7% 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% 82%
-1 18% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% 62%
+0.5 65% 35%
+1 65% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% 6%

Clean Sheet

Indian Arrows keeps clean sheet
26%
NEROCA FC keeps clean sheet
25%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.