India leads this South Asian Showdown by numbers that don’t lie. Across 36 all-time meetings, the Blue Tigers hold 16 wins to Bangladesh’s 3 victories and 17 draws.
The rivalry has reached a genuine turning point. The AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers brought both neighbours back to the battlefield, and Bangladesh landed a shock 1-0 win in Dhaka.
This article covers the full head-to-head record, the last five results, goal trends, competition breakdown, and current FIFA rankings for both national sides.
India vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Football Stats (Quick Summary)
Here is the all-time overview of this rivalry across all competitions and formats.
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 36 |
| India Wins | 16 |
| Bangladesh Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 17 |
| Last Match Result | Bangladesh 1–0 India (Nov 18, 2025) |
Bangladesh’s third all-time win in November 2025 closed a 22-year wait and gave this fixture a different weight going forward.
India vs Bangladesh Football Last Match Result (2025)
Here is the most recent competitive result between the two sides:
- Date: November 18, 2025
- Competition: AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, Group C (Round 5)
- Venue: National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Final Score: Bangladesh 1–0 India
- Takeaway: 19-year-old Shekh Morsalin scored in the 11th minute, and Bangladesh held firm for the remaining 79 minutes to confirm a win that closed India’s qualification campaign.
India fell three points behind Bangladesh after that result. With the head-to-head record already against them and one game left to play, their AFC Asian Cup 2027 bid was finished.
Bangladesh vs India Football Last 5 Match Results
Five matches over six years paint a clear picture. Bangladesh has shifted from reliable draw-merchants to a team that wins.
| Date | Competition | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier | Bangladesh 1–0 India | Dhaka |
| Mar 25, 2025 | AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier | India 0–0 Bangladesh | Shillong |
| Sep 3, 2021 | SAFF Championship | India 1–1 Bangladesh | Maldives |
| Jun 7, 2021 | FIFA WCQ 2022 | Bangladesh 0–2 India | Doha (Neutral) |
| Oct 15, 2019 | FIFA WCQ 2022 | India 1–1 Bangladesh | Kolkata |
Trends across the last 5 matches:
- India won just once. They drew three times and lost once to Bangladesh.
- Four of the five fixtures produced two goals or fewer, confirming the low-scoring nature of this contest.
- Bangladesh went unbeaten in their last three meetings, winning one and drawing two.
Recent history belongs to Bangladesh. India’s dominance in this fixture is a historical fact, but the current trend tells a different story.
India vs Bangladesh Football Dominance Explained
Pull back to the full 36-match record, and India’s superiority is undeniable.
- India’s total wins: 16 out of 36 matches, a win rate of 44.4%.
- Bangladesh’s wins: 3, a win rate of 8.3%.
- Bangladesh’s three wins span different eras: the 1991 South Asian Federation Games, the 2003 SAFF Championship knockout semifinal, and the 2025 AFC Asian Cup group stage qualifier.
- Draws: 17 out of 36 (47.2%), which highlights Bangladesh’s ability to shut up shop and deny India on a consistent basis.
India has won more, lost fewer, and never lost to Bangladesh on home soil. That last record still stands after the 0-0 draw in Shillong in March 2025.
The 47.2% draw rate deserves attention. Bangladesh might not outplay India, but they frustrate India far more often than they fall to them.
Goals, Clean Sheets & Match Trends (IND vs BAN)
This is a fixture that produces results, not goals. Both teams prioritise structure over attack, and the numbers back that up.
Total Goals & Average Scoring
- India scored 13 goals across their last 10 meetings; Bangladesh scored 7
- Average goals per match across those 10 games: 2.0
- India’s points-per-game in the same window: 1.3; Bangladesh’s: 0.7
- High-scoring matches between these two are rare; tight, low-tempo football defines this contest.
Clean Sheets & Defensive Trends
- India has kept more clean sheets in this fixture across their full head-to-head history.
- Over the last three meetings, India scored 3 goals in total, and Bangladesh scored 1, with two of those matches ending in draws.
- The March 2025 Shillong qualifier produced the first 0-0 scoreline between these teams since 1999.
- Bangladesh’s defensive organisation in the 2025 qualifiers kept India off the scoresheet in two consecutive fixtures.
Both teams know how to defend in this fixture. That explains the low averages and the high number of draws.
Bangladesh vs India Competition-Wise Record (SAFF, FIFA Qualifiers & Friendlies)
Strip the record by format, and each competition carries its own pattern between these two South Asian sides.
- SAFF Championship: These two teams have met 13 times in SAFF competition, the highest across any format. India has won the SAFF title nine times overall. Bangladesh claimed their only SAFF title in 2003, defeating India in the semifinal to reach and win that final.
- FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India won the June 2021 qualifying match in Doha 2-0. The October 2019 fixture in Kolkata finished 1-1.
- AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers: Two meetings in 2025: a 0-0 draw in Shillong in March, followed by a 1-0 Bangladesh win in Dhaka in November.
- Friendly Matches: India has won most friendlies between the two sides. The most recent notable friendly produced a 2-2 draw in Dhaka in March 2014.
Format shapes the outcome. SAFF remains the most-played stage, FIFA qualifiers favour India, and friendlies rarely produce surprises.
India vs Bangladesh FIFA Ranking Comparison (2026)
FIFA rankings show a 39-place gap. On paper, India holds a clear advantage. On the pitch in November 2025, Bangladesh ignored that completely.
- India’s FIFA Ranking: 141st as of January 19, 2026, with 1,132 ranking points.
- Bangladesh’s FIFA Ranking: 180th as of January 19, 2026, with 904.16 ranking points.
- Ranking gap: 39 places, with India ranked higher.
Both teams have moved since their qualifier meetings in 2025. After the March 2025 Shillong draw, Bangladesh climbed from 185th to 183rd, and India dropped from 126th to 127th.
By January 19, 2026, official update, India had slipped further to 141st, while Bangladesh improved to 180th. The next official FIFA ranking update will be published on April 1, 2026, and will factor in their most recent qualifier fixtures.
Rankings matter as context. Bangladesh’s November 2025 result proves they do not determine outcomes.
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Conclusion: India leads the Bangladesh vs India Head-to-Head History Football Stats
India leads the all-time head-to-head with 16 wins, 3 losses, and 17 draws across 36 meetings. The Blue Tigers hold the historical edge in wins, rankings, and SAFF titles.
Bangladesh has punched above its weight time and again, winning three times and drawing 17, including its first win in 22 years in November 2025. Both teams have exited the AFC Asian Cup 2027 race.
The rivalry, however, continues, and the gap between these two South Asian neighbours is getting smaller.
FAQs
India leads the all-time record with 16 wins, 3 losses, and 17 draws across 36 total meetings between the two nations.
India won 16 of 36 meetings. Bangladesh holds three wins, secured in 1991 (South Asian Games), 2003 (SAFF semifinal), and 2025 (AFC qualifier).
India ranks 141st in FIFA standings versus Bangladesh at 180th, and leads 16-3 in wins, making them the stronger side overall.
Bangladesh sits 183rd in the FIFA World Rankings, based on the last official update released on January 19, 2026.
