Young Lions vs Hougang United: match statistics
Hougang United is the clear favorite for this matchup. Young Lions are displaying disastrous home form, with a 0% home win rate and a staggering 86% loss rate, conceding an average of 2.43 goals per match while scoring only 0.43. The hosts are winless in their last seven home fixtures and have the worst goal difference (-14) at their own stadium. Conversely, Hougang United shows solid away form with a 50% away win rate, scoring 1.5 goals on average while conceding just 1.67. The visitors boast significantly better statistics in ball possession (52% vs 43%), shot conversion rate (15% vs 6%), and xG metrics (1.33 vs 0.96). The gulf in class between the two teams is evident, and Hougang United should capitalize on the hosts' weakness to secure all three points.
Young Lions vs Hougang United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Young Lions played against Hougang United in S.League (Singapore). The game was played on March 14, 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. Hougang United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Young Lions scores 0.62 goals per game and allows 3.08. Hougang United scores 1.31 and allows 1.92. Games in this league average 3.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Young Lions's games and 54% of Hougang United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 77%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 76% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hougang United has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.07 per game. Young Lions takes 8.1 shots per game, while Hougang United takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Young Lions leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.08 goals per game after halftime. Hougang United leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Young Lions's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Hougang United, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
S.League games average 3.76 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 76% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Hougang United is the clear favorite for this matchup. Young Lions are displaying disastrous home form, with a 0% home win rate and a staggering 86% loss rate, conceding an average of 2.43 goals per match while scoring only 0.43. The hosts are winless in their last seven home fixtures and have the worst goal difference (-14) at their own stadium. Conversely, Hougang United shows solid away form with a 50% away win rate, scoring 1.5 goals on average while conceding just 1.67. The visitors boast significantly better statistics in ball possession (52% vs 43%), shot conversion rate (15% vs 6%), and xG metrics (1.33 vs 0.96). The gulf in class between the two teams is evident, and Hougang United should capitalize on the hosts' weakness to secure all three 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 | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.30 |
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 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Young Lions · 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.
Hougang United is 111% better for: goals scored per game.
0.62 goals / game - Young Lions · 1.31 goals / game - Hougang United
Hougang United is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
3.08 goals / game - Young Lions · 1.92 goals / game - Hougang United
Young Lions scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 meczów), while Hougang United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 meczów).
Hougang United scores in 77% of games (10 of 13 meczów), while Young Lions keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 13 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 - 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.
Hougang United is 135% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.46 pts / game - Young Lions · 1.08 pts / game - Hougang United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Lions - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hougang United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% 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 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). 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
Young Lions
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
| Young Lions | Liga | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.69 | 3.76 | ▼ 3.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 57% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 76% | • 77% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 23% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 88% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 86% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Young Lions's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Hougang United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Lions vs Hougang United?
The S.League match finished Young Lions 0:2 Hougang United. 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 Hougang United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Young Lions won 0, Hougang United 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 Hougang United?
Young Lions score 0.62 goals per game on average and Hougang United 1.31. The S.League average is 3.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 76% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Young Lions's matches and 54% of Hougang United's.
What form are Young Lions and Hougang United in?
Over the last 5 games Young Lions have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Hougang United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Lions vs Hougang United?
The statistical background for Young Lions vs Hougang United — 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.