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Indian Air Force (New Delhi) vs Defenders FC - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Durand Cup
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Match Events

26' Event
Somananda N.
68' Event
Supun J.
Own Goal
70' Event
Aflal N.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 2-1. The second leg ended 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

21%
Indian Air Force (New Delhi)
15%
Draws
64%
Defenders FC
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Defenders FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Defenders FC carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Defenders FC a 64% chance of winning this.
  • Defenders FC arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Indian Air Force (New Delhi), who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Indian Air Force (New Delhi) Clean Sheet 10%
Defenders FC Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Indian Air Force (New Delhi) Defenders FC
Matches Played 21 29
Wins 2 7
Draws 3 9
Losses 16 13
Goals Scored 0.76 1.52
Goals Conceded 3.14 2.03
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 2.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 29, 2026 Durand Cup
Indian Air Force (New Delhi) vs Defenders FC
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Indian Air Force (New Delhi) Compare

Top Goalscorer Somananda N.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Defenders FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Aflal N.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 2.1
Avg xA / game 1.28

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Indian Air Force (New Delhi) 10 / 100
Defenders FC 83 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Indian Air Force (New Delhi) Defenders FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Defenders FC Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: Defenders FC conceded in 83% of 29 recent games.

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Indian Air Force (New Delhi) found the back of the net in 52% of recent matches (21 games).

Indian Air Force (New Delhi) has registered 1 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Indian Air Force (New Delhi) VS Defenders FC
1.13 Goals Scored 0.25
4.38 Goals Conceded 2.88
100% Over 1.5 88%
88% Over 2.5 63%
75% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Indian Air Force (New Delhi)

(Home)
13 Aug
Jamshedpur
6 : 0
Indian Air Force (New Delhi)
10 Aug
SC Delhi
7 : 1
Indian Air Force (New Delhi)
29 Jul
Indian Air Force (New Delhi)
2 : 1
Defenders FC
10 Aug
East Bengal
6 : 1
Indian Air Force (New Delhi)
03 Aug
Namdhari
4 : 2
Indian Air Force (New Delhi)
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Defenders FC

(Away)
09 Oct
Defenders FC
5 : 1
New Young's SC
11 Sept
Defenders FC
4 : 0
New Young's SC
05 Sept
Defenders FC
1 : 2
Blue Star
30 Aug
Red Star
5 : 1
Defenders FC
21 Aug
Defenders FC
4 : 1
Ratnam SC
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Mohun Bagan 3 3 0 0 15:0 9
2 East Bengal 3 2 0 1 13:1 6
3 South United 3 1 0 2 2:13 3
4 CISF Protectors 3 0 0 3 0:16 0
Promotion - Durand Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Army Red 3 3 0 0 7:1 9
2 Samaleswari SC 3 2 0 1 7:4 6
3 Mohammedan 3 1 0 2 7:5 3
4 Baghpat 3 0 0 3 1:12 0
Promotion - Durand Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 SC Delhi 3 3 0 0 16:2 9
2 Jamshedpur 3 2 0 1 12:2 6
3 Indian Air Force (New Delhi) 3 1 0 2 3:14 3
4 Defenders FC 3 0 0 3 1:14 0
Promotion - Durand Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Raengdai 3 2 0 1 6:6 6
2 TRAU FC 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
3 NEROCA 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
4 Indian Navy 3 1 0 2 3:3 3
Promotion - Durand Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Lajong 3 2 1 0 10:3 7
2 Langsning 3 1 2 0 10:5 5
3 Nongkseh 3 1 1 1 9:4 4
4 Mumbay FC 3 0 0 3 0:17 0
Promotion - Durand Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 North East United 3 3 0 0 13:2 9
2 Bodoland FC 3 2 0 1 9:6 6
3 FC 1 3 1 0 2 3:7 3
4 Karbi Anglong 3 0 0 3 2:12 0
Promotion - Durand Cup (Play Offs)