Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S: match statistics
Albirex Niigata S are the clear favorites in this match, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 6 wins in 9 games. The visiting team displays dominant away form with a 60% win rate, averaging 2.2 goals scored per match while conceding just 1 goal. Young Lions find themselves in a dismal situation in 8th place, without a single win this season, with a goal difference of -7 at home and averaging just 0.6 goals scored per home match. The quality gap is huge – Albirex boasts a higher xG (1.71 vs 1.08), better shot conversion (17% vs 8%), and a much more solid defense (1.07 xGA vs 2.03 xGA). The form of both teams clearly points to a certain away win, with the visitors averaging 2.0 points per game over their last 5 matches, while the hosts have managed merely 0.2 points.
Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Young Lions played against Albirex Niigata S in S.League (Singapore). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Young Lions has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Albirex Niigata S has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Young Lions scores 0.70 goals per game and allows 3.20. Albirex Niigata S scores 2.22 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 3.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Young Lions's games and 44% of Albirex Niigata S's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 78%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 80% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Albirex Niigata S has the higher season xG average, 1.91 to 1.08 per game. Young Lions takes 8.0 shots per game, while Albirex Niigata S takes 15.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Young Lions leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.10 goals per game after halftime. Albirex Niigata S leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.11 after halftime.
When the teams score
Young Lions's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Albirex Niigata S, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
S.League games average 3.88 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 80% 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
Albirex Niigata S are the clear favorites in this match, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 6 wins in 9 games. The visiting team displays dominant away form with a 60% win rate, averaging 2.2 goals scored per match while conceding just 1 goal. Young Lions find themselves in a dismal situation in 8th place, without a single win this season, with a goal difference of -7 at home and averaging just 0.6 goals scored per home match. The quality gap is huge – Albirex boasts a higher xG (1.71 vs 1.08), better shot conversion (17% vs 8%), and a much more solid defense (1.07 xGA vs 2.03 xGA). The form of both teams clearly points to a certain away win, with the visitors averaging 2.0 points per game over their last 5 matches, while the hosts have managed merely 0.2 points.
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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
| Young Lions | Albirex Niigata S | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.35 |
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 1100% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Young Lions · 2.4 pts / game - Albirex Niigata S
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 217% better for: goals scored per game.
0.7 goals / game - Young Lions · 2.22 goals / game - Albirex Niigata S
Albirex Niigata S is 188% better for: goals allowed per game.
3.2 goals / game - Young Lions · 1.11 goals / game - Albirex Niigata S
Young Lions scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 meczów), while Albirex Niigata S keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 meczów).
Albirex Niigata S scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 meczów), while Young Lions keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 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 - Young Lions
Over / Under - Albirex Niigata S
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 322% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / game - Young Lions · 2.11 pts / game - Albirex Niigata S
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Lions - second-half results
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Albirex Niigata S - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -8 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Young Lions
Albirex Niigata S
* 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
| Young Lions | Liga | Albirex Niigata S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.90 | 3.88 | ▼ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 60% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 21% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 88% | • 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 90% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
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 Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S?
The S.League match finished Young Lions 0:2 Albirex Niigata S. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S?
Young Lions score 0.70 goals per game on average and Albirex Niigata S 2.22. The S.League average is 3.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 80% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Young Lions's matches and 44% of Albirex Niigata S's.
What form are Young Lions and Albirex Niigata S in?
Over the last 5 games Young Lions have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Albirex Niigata S 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S?
The statistical background for Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.