Hougang United vs Tanjong Pagar: match statistics
The match between Hougang United and Tanjong Pagar is shaping up to be a clash between two teams in a form crisis. The hosts have a disastrous record at home – zero wins in four home matches (0% Win%), conceding an average of 3.25 goals per match, and have not kept a clean sheet even once. Tanjong Pagar performs equally poorly away with 83% losses and a zero winning percentage, although they have slightly better offensive efficiency (11% Shot Conversion Rate vs 6% for the hosts). Both teams have an identical goal difference of -11 in their respective conditions, and the last five matches yielded just 1.2 points per match for the hosts and 0.2 for the visitors. The xG statistics show a slight advantage for Tanjong Pagar in attack (1.1 vs 1.08), suggesting a balanced competition. Given the dismal form of both teams, their similar statistics, and high Failed To Score rates, a draw or a slight advantage for the hosts resulting solely from playing at home seems most probable.
Hougang United vs Tanjong Pagar: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hougang United played against Tanjong Pagar in S.League (Singapore). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Hougang United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Tanjong Pagar has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Hougang United scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 2.00. Tanjong Pagar scores 1.20 and allows 3.10. Games in this league average 3.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Hougang United's games and 70% of Tanjong Pagar's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 90%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 76% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hougang United has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.26 per game. Hougang United takes 10.4 shots per game, while Tanjong Pagar takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Hougang United leads at halftime in 10% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Tanjong Pagar leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hougang United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Tanjong Pagar, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
S.League games average 3.79 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 76% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
The match between Hougang United and Tanjong Pagar is shaping up to be a clash between two teams in a form crisis. The hosts have a disastrous record at home – zero wins in four home matches (0% Win%), conceding an average of 3.25 goals per match, and have not kept a clean sheet even once. Tanjong Pagar performs equally poorly away with 83% losses and a zero winning percentage, although they have slightly better offensive efficiency (11% Shot Conversion Rate vs 6% for the hosts). Both teams have an identical goal difference of -11 in their respective conditions, and the last five matches yielded just 1.2 points per match for the hosts and 0.2 for the visitors. The xG statistics show a slight advantage for Tanjong Pagar in attack (1.1 vs 1.08), suggesting a balanced competition. Given the dismal form of both teams, their similar statistics, and high Failed To Score rates, a draw or a slight advantage for the hosts resulting solely from playing at home seems most probable.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Hougang United | Tanjong Pagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.32 |
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.
Hougang United is 800% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Hougang United · 0.2 pts / game - Tanjong Pagar
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.
Hougang United is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Hougang United · 1.2 goals / game - Tanjong Pagar
Hougang United is 55% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Hougang United · 3.1 goals / game - Tanjong Pagar
Hougang United scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 meczów), while Tanjong Pagar keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 10 meczów).
Tanjong Pagar scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 meczów), while Hougang United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 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 - Hougang United
Over / Under - Tanjong Pagar
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.
Hougang United is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.7 pts / game - Hougang United · 0.5 pts / game - Tanjong Pagar
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hougang United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Tanjong Pagar - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 10%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -4 |
* 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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Hougang United
Tanjong Pagar
* 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
| Hougang United | Liga | Tanjong Pagar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.30 | 3.79 | ▲ 4.30 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 60% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 70% | 76% | ▲ 90% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 88% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 88% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Hougang United vs Tanjong Pagar?
The S.League match finished Hougang United 3:0 Tanjong Pagar. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hougang United vs Tanjong Pagar?
Hougang United score 1.30 goals per game on average and Tanjong Pagar 1.20. The S.League average is 3.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 76% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Hougang United's matches and 70% of Tanjong Pagar's.
What form are Hougang United and Tanjong Pagar in?
Over the last 5 games Hougang United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Tanjong Pagar 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hougang United vs Tanjong Pagar?
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.