Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United: match statistics
Albirex Niigata S boasts significantly better home form with a 67% win rate at their venue and an impressive 17:7 goal difference this season. The hosts are 3rd in the table and have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring a total of 15 goals. Despite Hougang United's recent decent away form (LWW), their overall record is negative (2-0-5) and they have already conceded 17 goals this campaign. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.95 vs 1.69), while Albirex's average ball possession (56%) and higher scoring efficiency in home matches (2.33 goals/game) further support the case for a home victory. The quality and form gap between the two sides is substantial enough to make a decisive win for Albirex Niigata S the most likely scenario for this fixture.
Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Albirex Niigata S played against Hougang United in S.League (Singapore). The game was played on February 9, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Albirex Niigata S has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Hougang United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Albirex Niigata S scores 2.43 goals per game and allows 1.00. Hougang United scores 1.25 and allows 2.13. Games in this league average 3.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Albirex Niigata S's games and 50% of Hougang United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 63%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 76% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Albirex Niigata S has the higher season xG average, 1.91 to 1.39 per game. Albirex Niigata S takes 14.9 shots per game, while Hougang United takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Albirex Niigata S leads at halftime in 71% of its games and scores 1.29 goals per game after halftime. Hougang United leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Albirex Niigata S's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Hougang United, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
S.League games average 3.76 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 76% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Albirex Niigata S boasts significantly better home form with a 67% win rate at their venue and an impressive 17:7 goal difference this season. The hosts are 3rd in the table and have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring a total of 15 goals. Despite Hougang United's recent decent away form (LWW), their overall record is negative (2-0-5) and they have already conceded 17 goals this campaign. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.95 vs 1.69), while Albirex's average ball possession (56%) and higher scoring efficiency in home matches (2.33 goals/game) further support the case for a home victory. The quality and form gap between the two sides is substantial enough to make a decisive win for Albirex Niigata S the most likely scenario for this fixture.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Albirex Niigata S | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Albirex Niigata S is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Albirex Niigata S · 1.2 pts / game - Hougang United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Albirex Niigata S is 94% better for: goals scored per game.
2.43 goals / game - Albirex Niigata S · 1.25 goals / game - Hougang United
Albirex Niigata S is 113% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Albirex Niigata S · 2.13 goals / game - Hougang United
Albirex Niigata S scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 meczów), while Hougang United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 meczów).
Hougang United scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 meczów), while Albirex Niigata S keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Albirex Niigata S
Over / Under - Hougang United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Albirex Niigata S is 205% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.29 pts / game - Albirex Niigata S · 0.75 pts / game - Hougang United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Albirex Niigata S - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 71% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hougang United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Albirex Niigata S
Hougang United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (S.League).
Teams vs league
| Albirex Niigata S | Liga | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.43 | 3.76 | ▼ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 71% | 76% | ▼ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 24% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 86% | 88% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 88% | • 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Albirex Niigata S's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Hougang United. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United?
The S.League match finished Albirex Niigata S 2:1 Hougang United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United?
Albirex Niigata S score 2.43 goals per game on average and Hougang United 1.25. The S.League average is 3.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 76% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Albirex Niigata S's matches and 50% of Hougang United's.
What form are Albirex Niigata S and Hougang United in?
Over the last 5 games Albirex Niigata S have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Hougang United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.