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Albirex Niigata

J2 LeagueSeason 2026Yuzo FunakoshiNo. 3Data current as of October 14, 2026
Form (recent games)
WWDWD
Unbeaten for 5 matches

Albirex Niigata 2026: season in numbers

Albirex Niigata in J2 League

Albirex Niigata plays in J2 League (Japan) during the 2026 season. Albirex Niigata is No. 3 in the standings. Next game: Oita Trinita.

Form and record

Albirex Niigata has 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, averaging 2.00 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, worth 2.20 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Albirex Niigata scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.40. The team keeps a clean sheet in 20% of games and fails to score in 20%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 60% of Albirex Niigata's games. 60% finish with at least three goals and 30% with at least four. Those games average 2.80 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 50% of games. The team scored in both halves in 40% of games. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Albirex Niigata scores 0.60 goals in the first half and 0.80 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 16-30 (4 goals).

xG and playing style

Albirex Niigata averages 1.34 xG and 1.68 xGA per game. The team takes 11.2 shots, puts 3.8 on target and averages 44% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Albirex Niigata's xG differential is -0.34 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.20. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

2.00Points per game20 pts
1.40Goals scored / game
1.40Goals allowed / game
60%Over 2.5 goals
60%Both teams scored
20%Clean sheets
20%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
60% W20% D20% L
0
Goal difference
2.00
PPG (season)
2.20
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal80%
2 goals50%
3 goals10%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal80%
2 goals30%
3 goals10%
4 goals10%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time70%League average: 68%
Min. 2 goals before half-time40%League average: 34%
Min. 3 goals before half-time10%League average: 11%
Goal after half-time80%League average: 79%
Min. 2 goals after half-time50%League average: 42%
Min. 3 goals after half-time20%League average: 17%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time40%
BTTS in both halves20%
Scored in both halves40%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS10%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

20% W60% D20% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

40% W50% D10% L
12
Half-time points
1.20
PPG (1st half)
0
Goal difference
17
Second-half points
1.70
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.6
Conceded before half-time0.6
Scored after half-time0.8
Conceded after half-time0.8
Clean sheet before half-time40%
Clean sheet after half-time50%
No goal before half-time50%
No goal after half-time30%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.801.40
Goals scored / game0.80.8
Goals allowed / game0.40.6
Average goals per game1.21.4
Min. 1 goal60%80%
Min. 2 goals40%60%
Min. 3 goals20%0%
Clean sheets60%40%
Games without a goal40%20%
Goal difference+2+1
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 60% drawing - 0% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 40%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 80% drawing - 0% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Albirex Niigata
ScoredConceded
2
3
0-15
4
1
16-30
0
2
31-45
4
2
46-60
2
3
61-75
2
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Counter-attacking
34%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.37
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.34
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.34
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+5.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.06
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.28
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
108%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
108%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.20
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
300%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
14% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
14%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

10 matches
3.4
Corners won per match
5.7
Corners conceded per match
9.1
Total corners per match
40.0%
Over 8.5 corners
40.0%
Over 9.5 corners
30.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

5 matches
3.6
Corners won per match
5.4
Corners conceded per match
9.0
Total corners per match
20.0%
Over 8.5 corners
20.0%
Over 9.5 corners
20.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

5 matches
3.2
Corners won per match
6.0
Corners conceded per match
9.2
Total corners per match
60.0%
Over 8.5 corners
60.0%
Over 9.5 corners
40.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

10 matches
0.9
Team cards per match
1.9
Opponent cards per match
2.8
Total cards per match
40.0%
Over 3.5
20.0%
Over 4.5
10.0%
Red cards

Home

5 matches
0.4
Team cards per match
1.8
Opponent cards per match
2.2
Total cards per match
20.0%
Over 3.5
0.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

5 matches
1.4
Team cards per match
2.0
Opponent cards per match
3.4
Total cards per match
60.0%
Over 3.5
40.0%
Over 4.5
20.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.38
Opponents' average PPG
9.0
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Over its last 10 games, Albirex Niigata faced opponents averaging 1.38 points per game and an average standings position of No. 9.0 in a 20-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a average difficulty schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 12
Albirex Niigata
Sagan Tosu
Round 13
Albirex Niigata
Vegalta Sendai
Round 14
Albirex Niigata
Kataller Toyama
Round 15
Ventforet Kofu
Albirex Niigata
Round 16
Albirex Niigata
Imabari
Round 17
Albirex Niigata
Tegevajaro Miyazaki
Round 18
Tochigi City
Albirex Niigata
Round 19
Vanraure Hachinohe
Albirex Niigata
Round 20
Albirex Niigata
Ventforet Kofu

FAQ

What is Albirex Niigata's recent form?

Albirex Niigata has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over the last five games. The team averages 2.00 points per game this season.

Where is Albirex Niigata in the J2 League standings?

Albirex Niigata is No. 3 with 20 points.

How many goals does Albirex Niigata score per game?

Albirex Niigata scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.40. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Albirex Niigata's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 60% of Albirex Niigata's games, while 60% finish with at least three goals. Albirex Niigata keeps a clean sheet in 20% of games.

Who does Albirex Niigata play next?

Albirex Niigata's next game is Oita Trinita vs. Albirex Niigata on October 17, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Albirex Niigata stats and betting picks?

This page covers Albirex Niigata's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.