Delhi will make the trip to Deccan Arena in Hyderabad for their Santosh Trophy clash with Goa FA on Tuesday, 24 December. View our free GOA vs Delhi predictions below.
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GOA vs Delhi predictions: A low-scoring game
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Goa’s last five matches.
- Similarly, four of Delhi's last five games went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Goa suffered four defeats in their last five matches.
- Delhi have five wins in their last seven games.
Correct score prediction: Goa 0-2 Delhi
Not only have Goa lost four of their last five matches, but they failed to score in three of those games. Interestingly, four of Delhi's last five matches ended with the same 2-0 scoreline, and their last three victories were by two unanswered goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Goa are expected winners
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As it stands, Delhi are third in the six-team Group B table with two wins and two defeats in four matches. With one game left to play, the visitors will advance to the Santosh Trophy playoffs with a positive result.
Interestingly, Delhi can still qualify for the quarterfinals if they lose this match, depending on the outcome of Odisha’s clash with second-placed Meghalaya.
On the other hand, this is a must-win for Goa, as any other result would eliminate them from the Santosh Trophy. In fact, the hosts need to win by at least a two-goal margin in order to guarantee a place in the last eight.
With that in mind, Goa are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds usually have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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Moreover, at least one team blanked in four of Goa's last five matches, and in each of Delhi's last five games. For this reason, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Third encounter in six years
This will be the third clash between Goa FA and Delhi SA since April 2019. Interestingly, Goal came out on top the last two times these teams squared off against each other.
India Santosh Trophy 04/03/24
Goa FA
Delhi FA
GOA FA preview: Hoping to secure a quarterfinal spot
There are no injured or suspended players for Goa ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: D’Mello (GK), Faria, Murgaonkar, Miranda, Clemente, Chaitan, D. Fernandes, D’Sa, Costa, Abranches & Perreira.
India Santosh Trophy 24/12/24
D
Delhi FA
0
Goa FA
0
India Santosh Trophy 22/12/24
L
Meghalaya FA
1
Goa FA
0
India Santosh Trophy 19/12/24
W
Tamil Nadu FA
0
Goa FA
1
India Santosh Trophy 17/12/24
L
FA Odisha
2
Goa FA
0
India Santosh Trophy 15/12/24
L
Kerala FA
4
Goa FA
3
Delhi SA preview: No injury concerns
Like their opponents, Delhi have a clean bill of health ahead of their final group game, with no suspended players.
Predicted lineup: Lalmuasanga (GK), Pereira, Quipapa, Acquah, khawlhring, Shikhar, Prashan, Shaw, Bansal, Rohmingthanga & Singh.
India Santosh Trophy 26/12/24
L
All Manipur FA
5
Delhi FA
2
India Santosh Trophy 24/12/24
D
Goa FA
0
Delhi FA
0
India Santosh Trophy 22/12/24
L
Kerala FA
3
Delhi FA
0
India Santosh Trophy 19/12/24
L
Meghalaya FA
2
Delhi FA
0
India I-League 19/12/24
W
Shillong Lajong FC
1
Delhi FA
3
Player to watch: Shubert Perreira
To be fair, Goa have managed one goal in their last three matches and have scored four times in this competition so far. However, Shubert Perreira has been one of the team's best players, having scored two of those four goals. The former Vasco player will be called upon to provide the goals in this crucial encounter.