Albirex Niigata crest

Albirex Niigata

J2 LeagueSeason 20268. placeData current as of 07 September 2026
Form (recent matches)
LWWWL

Albirex Niigata 2026: season in numbers

Albirex Niigata in J2 League

Albirex Niigata plays in J2 League (Japan) during the 2026 season. League position: 8. Next match: Montedio Yamagata.

Form and record

Albirex Niigata: 3-0-2, 1.80 pts/match. Last five: LWWWL (1.80 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

Albirex Niigata scores 1.20 and concedes 1.80 goals per match. Clean sheets: 20%. Failed to score: 40%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 40%. Over 2.5: 60%. Over 3.5: 40%. Average goals in this team's matches: 3.00.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 40% of matches. The team scored in both halves in 40% of matches. Last five: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Albirex Niigata scores 0.40 goals in the first half and 0.80 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 61-75 (2 goals).

xG and playing style

Albirex Niigata produces 1.32 xG and allows 1.41 xGA per match. Shots: 10.4 total, 4.0 on target. Possession: 44%.

Key statistical indicators

Albirex Niigata has a net xG of -0.09 per match. The last-five PPG differs from the season average by 0.00. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.80Points per match9 pts
1.20Goals for / match
1.80Goals against / match
60%Over 2.5 goals
40%Both teams scored
20%Clean sheets
40%Matches without scoring

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.

Season result split
60% W0% R40% P
-3
Goal difference
1.80
PPG (season)
1.80
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal60%
2 goals40%
3 goals20%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal80%
2 goals40%
3 goals20%
4 goals20%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.

Halves

Goal before half-time80%League average: 72%
Min. 2 goals before half-time40%League average: 38%
Min. 3 goals before half-time0%League average: 12%
Goal after half-time80%League average: 80%
Min. 2 goals after half-time40%League average: 38%
Min. 3 goals after half-time40%League average: 20%

Goal patterns

Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time40%
BTTS in both halves20%
Scored in both halves40%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%

Match halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

0% W60% R40% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

60% W20% R20% P
3
Half-time points
0.60
PPG (1st half)
-2
Goal difference
10
Second-half points
2.00
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.4
Conceded before half-time0.8
Scored after half-time0.8
Conceded after half-time1
Clean sheet before half-time20%
Clean sheet after half-time60%
No goal before half-time60%
No goal after half-time40%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)0.602.00
Goals for / match0.40.8
Goals against / match0.81.0
Average goals in match1.21.8
Min. 1 goal80%80%
Min. 2 goals40%40%
Min. 3 goals0%40%
Clean sheets20%60%
Matches without scoring60%40%
Goal difference-2-1
1st half (Last 5): 0% leading - 60% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 40%
2nd half (Last 5): 60% won - 20% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

Albirex Niigata
ScoredConceded
1
2
0-15
1
1
16-30
0
1
31-45
1
2
46-60
2
2
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
38%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.13
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.30
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and match patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.09
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.51
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+4.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.12
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.39
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
90%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
134%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

5 matches
3.8
Corners won per match
4.4
Corners conceded per match
8.2
Total corners per match
20.0%
Over 8.5 corners
20.0%
Over 9.5 corners
20.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with those shown to its opponents, including red-card frequency.

Overall

5 matches
0.6
Team cards per match
2.2
Opponent cards per match
2.8
Total cards per match
40.0%
Over 3.5
20.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.48
Opponents' average PPG
7.8
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Albirex Niigata's last 5 matches came against opponents averaging 1.48 points per game and position 7.8 out of 20. This was a Average difficulty run of opponents compared with the league average.

Recent matches

Upcoming matches

Round 6
Albirex Niigata
Montedio Yamagata
Round 7
Albirex Niigata
Jubilo Iwata
Round 8
Blaublitz Akita
Albirex Niigata
Round 9
Albirex Niigata
Tokushima Vortis
Round 10
Shonan Bellmare
Albirex Niigata
Round 11
Oita Trinita
Albirex Niigata
Round 12
Albirex Niigata
Sagan Tosu
Round 13
Albirex Niigata
Vegalta Sendai
Round 14
Albirex Niigata
Kataller Toyama
Round 15
Ventforet Kofu
Albirex Niigata

FAQ

What form is Albirex Niigata in?

Albirex Niigata's recent form reads LWWWL (most recent first). The side averages 1.80 points per game this season.

What position is Albirex Niigata in the table?

Albirex Niigata occupy position 8 in the J2 League table with 9 points.

How many goals does Albirex Niigata score per game?

Albirex Niigata score 1.20 goals per game on average and concede 1.80. They're the starting point for judging the side's attack and defensive solidity this season.

How often do Albirex Niigata's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?

In Albirex Niigata's matches both teams score in 40% and Over 2.5 lands in 60%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 20% of games.

Who do Albirex Niigata play next?

Albirex Niigata's next match is Albirex Niigata - Montedio Yamagata (13 September 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I check Albirex Niigata's stats and betting tips?

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