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
Key match information
Young Lions play Albirex Niigata S in S.League (Singapore). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 13:30. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Young Lions: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Albirex Niigata S: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Young Lions scores 0.57 and concedes 2.86 goals per match. Albirex Niigata S scores 2.24 and concedes 0.90. League average: 3.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Young Lions 48%, Albirex Niigata S 38%. Over 2.5: Young Lions 48%, Albirex Niigata S 67%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 73%.
xG, shots and style
Albirex Niigata S has higher xG: 1.95 vs 1.04. Young Lions: 8.5 shots per match, Albirex Niigata S: 16.4.
Match halves
Young Lions: half-time lead 5%, second-half goals 0.10. Albirex Niigata S: half-time lead 57%, second-half goals 1.10.
Goals by minute
Young Lions: 0-15 (4 goals). Albirex Niigata S: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
S.League: 3.57 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 73%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Young Lions | Albirex Niigata S | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.36 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Albirex Niigata S is 1400% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Young Lions · 3 pts / match - 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 293% better for: goals scored per match.
0.57 goals / match - Young Lions · 2.24 goals / match - Albirex Niigata S
Albirex Niigata S is 218% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.86 goals / match - Young Lions · 0.9 goals / match - Albirex Niigata S
Young Lions scores in 52% of matches (11 of 21 matches), while Albirex Niigata S keeps a clean sheet in 52% (11 of 21 matches).
Albirex Niigata S scores in 90% of matches (19 of 21 matches), while Young Lions keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Young Lions
Over / Under — Albirex Niigata S
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 199% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / match - Young Lions · 2 pts / match - Albirex Niigata S
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 5% of matches and wins 5%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Albirex Niigata S - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 57% of matches and wins 71%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +6 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Young Lions
Albirex Niigata S
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 3.43 | 3.57 | ▼ 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 26% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | • 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 88% | ▲ 95% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Young Lions 0 - 0 - 2 Albirex Niigata S. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 is the head-to-head record between Young Lions and Albirex Niigata S?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Young Lions won 0, Albirex Niigata S won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S?
Young Lions score 0.57 goals per game on average and Albirex Niigata S 2.24. The S.League average is 3.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 73% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Young Lions's matches and 38% 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 5-0-0 (3.00 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.