- λ home
- 1.22
- λ away
- 0.54
- Σλ total
- 1.76
- P(over 2.5)
- 34%
- P(BTTS)
- 49%
- Modal score
- 1–0 21.0%
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka prediction & xG model: Under 2.5 goals
Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick missed ✗
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka: how the Arena called it
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How the numbers for Bangladesh v Sri Lanka are calculated
Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.
Expected goals (λ)
Ratings fitted to all competitions results (8 and 7 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.
| League avg goals | Attack | Opp. defence | λ (ratings) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh (home) | 1.66 | 0.88 | 1.15 | 1.70 |
| Sri Lanka (away) | 1.38 | 1.07 | 1.26 | 1.87 |
λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.66 × 0.88 × 1.15 ≈ 1.70
| Total-goals source | Estimate | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Team ratings | 3.56 | 45% |
| Statistical xG feed | 1.00 | 25% |
| Over/under 2.5 price | 2.39 | 30% |
| Blended total λ | 1.76 | 100% |
Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.22, λaway = 0.54
Poisson goal distributions
P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!
Score grid
Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.
- Σ home-win cells
- 53.0%
- Σ draw cells
- 30.6%
- Σ away-win cells
- 16.5%
- Most probable score
- 1–0 · 21.0%
Blending with the market
Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.
| Outcome | Ratings | Feed | Market* | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bangladesh | 35.1% | 65.0% | 48.4% | 58.0% |
| X Draw | 22.8% | 15.0% | 28.0% | 20.5% |
| 2 Sri Lanka | 42.1% | 20.0% | 23.6% | 21.5% |
Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.116 → 11.6% removed before blending (*market column).
Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV
Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied
| Selection | p | Fair | Best odds | Implied | EV | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | ||||||
| 1 · Bangladesh | 58.0% | 1.72 | 1.85 | 54.1% | +7.4% | |
| X · Draw | 20.5% | 4.89 | 3.20 | 31.3% | -34.5% | |
| 2 · Sri Lanka | 21.5% | 4.65 | 3.80 | 26.3% | -18.3% | |
| Double chance | ||||||
| 1X | 78.5% | 1.27 | 1.25 | 80.0% | -1.9% | |
| X2 | 42.0% | 2.38 | 1.62 | 61.7% | -32.0% | |
| 12 | 79.5% | 1.26 | 1.28 | 78.1% | +1.8% | |
| Draw no bet | ||||||
| DNB Bangladesh | 73.0% | 1.37 | – | – | – | |
| DNB Sri Lanka | 27.0% | 3.70 | – | – | – | |
| Goal lines | ||||||
| Over 1.5 | 60.7% | 1.65 | 1.36 | 73.5% | -17.5% | |
| Under 1.5 | 39.3% | 2.54 | 3.00 | 33.3% | +18.0% | |
| Over 2.5 | 34.4% | 2.91 | 2.20 | 45.5% | -24.4% | |
| Under 2.5 pick | 65.6% | 1.52 | 1.65 | 60.6% | +8.3% | |
| Over 3.5 | 16.8% | 5.95 | 4.00 | 25.0% | -32.8% | |
| Under 3.5 | 83.2% | 1.20 | 1.22 | 82.0% | +1.5% | |
| Both teams to score | ||||||
| BTTS yes | 48.6% | 2.06 | 1.91 | 52.4% | -7.1% | |
| BTTS no | 51.4% | 1.95 | 1.80 | 55.6% | -7.6% | |
| Half-time | ||||||
| HT 1 | 34.7% | 2.88 | – | – | – | |
| HT X | 52.2% | 1.92 | – | – | – | |
| HT 2 | 13.2% | 7.60 | – | – | – | |
The selection
EV = 0.656 × 1.65 − 1 = +0.083 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.128 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 2.0% of bankroll
A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.
Recent form, in numbers
last 6 matches · 90-minute scores| Metric | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence | LLLWLL | WLWWWW |
| Matches | 6 | 6 |
| W-D-L | 1-0-5 | 5-0-1 |
| Points per match | 0.50 | 2.50 |
| Goals for / match | 0.67 | 2.50 |
| Goals against / match | 3.00 | 1.17 |
| Over 2.5 | 67% | 83% |
| BTTS | 33% | 50% |
| Clean sheets | 0% | 33% |
| Failed to score | 67% | 17% |
What the numbers say
by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst1X2 probabilities
Bangladesh ahead at 58%, against 22% for Sri Lanka and 20% for the draw. Standings: Bangladesh 1st on 6, Sri Lanka 3rd on 1.
Form
Sequence for Bangladesh: L L L W L L, so one victory in six. Latest: 2–9 away at Indonesia. Only 0.7 goals a match in that spell. No shut-outs in that run.
Sri Lanka, last six: W L W W W W – five wins in total. Latest: 3–2 away at Mauritius. Scoring rate: 2.5 per match – well above average.
Expected goals (xG)
xG Bangladesh 1.22 · Sri Lanka 0.54 · total 1.76. A quiet game expected, with under 2.5 at 66%.
Model selection (graded)
Pre-match selection: Under 2.5 goals, probability 66%, odds 1.65 v fair 1.52. Most probable score: Bangladesh 1–0 Sri Lanka. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.
Head-to-head
Every meeting →No previous meeting in our data.
SAFF Championship table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bangladesh | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 |  Bhutan | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 3 |  Sri Lanka | 2 | -4 | 1 |
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Maldives0Frequently asked questions
What is the Winning Arena prediction for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?
The Model pick is Under 2.5 goals with a model probability of 66, priced around 1.65 by the bookmakers.
What are the Bangladesh v Sri Lanka probabilities?
Bangladesh win 58%, draw 20%, Sri Lanka win 22%.
What is the most probable score for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?
Bangladesh 1–0 Sri Lanka is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.
What is the xG for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?
Bangladesh 1.22, Sri Lanka 0.54 – over 2.5 at 34%, BTTS at 49%.
What time is Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?
Wednesday 11 November 2026, 15:00 WAT, at Bangabandhu National Stadium – SAFF Championship.