Punjab vs Goa: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 01 Nov '25)

In the grand arena of the Ranji Trophy Tournament, the cricketing gladiators, Punjab and Goa, are all set to clash on the fiercely anticipated Saturday, November 1st, 2025. The glorious game of cricket will witness these two sides battling it out under the local sun, with more intensity than a cat watching a laser pointer.

Dusting off the history books, Punjab, sitting at a humble 7th place in the Ranji Trophy, Elite B division with a single point, will lock horns with the apex predator, Goa, who are basking in the glory of the top spot with a whopping 7 points. A quick dive into their head-to-head encounters reveals that Punjab has emerged victorious in all of the last 4 battles, leaving Goa with a big, fat, doughnut in the win column against them. However, in their latest rendezvous on a chilly January morning in 2024, Goa turned the tables, sending Punjab packing with a comprehensive victory.

Reflecting on recent gladiatorial performances, Punjab seems like a cat with nine lives, having clawed its way to victory in 5 out of their last 10 matches. Meanwhile, Goa, not to be outdone, has galloped triumphantly in 6 of their last 10 contests. It's a cricketing rollercoaster, but both teams have plenty of motivation—as they each have formidable opponents like Kerala and Karnataka lined up next on the cricketing calendar.

Given the statistics and a sprinkle of fortune-telling, it seems that Goa, riding high on their recent success and with a point tally as rich as a double-stuffed Oreo, might just be the team to watch. But as we know, cricket is as unpredictable as a cat on a hot tin roof. Nonetheless, based on the numbers, it seems like Goa might have the edge to triumph in this match. May the best team win, or at least, let’s hope they avoid stepping on the cricket field banana peels! Go Goa!