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Albirex Niigata

J2 LeagueSeason 2026Yuzo Funakoshi3. placeData current as of 15 October 2026
Form (recent matches)
WWDWD
Unbeaten for 5 matches

Albirex Niigata 2026: season in numbers

Albirex Niigata in J2 League

Albirex Niigata plays in J2 League (Japan) during the 2026 season. League position: 3. Next match: Oita Trinita.

Form and record

Albirex Niigata: 6-2-2, 2.00 pts/match. Last five: WWDWD (2.20 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

Albirex Niigata scores 1.40 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Clean sheets: 20%. Failed to score: 20%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 60%. Over 2.5: 60%. Over 3.5: 30%. Average goals in this team's matches: 2.80.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 50% of matches. The team scored in both halves in 40% of matches. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Albirex Niigata scores 0.60 goals in the first half and 0.80 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 16-30 (4 goals).

xG and playing style

Albirex Niigata produces 1.34 xG and allows 1.68 xGA per match. Shots: 11.2 total, 3.8 on target. Possession: 44%.

Key statistical indicators

Albirex Niigata has a net xG of -0.34 per match. The last-five PPG differs from the season average by 0.20. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

2.00Points per match20 pts
1.40Goals for / match
1.40Goals against / match
60%Over 2.5 goals
60%Both teams scored
20%Clean sheets
20%Matches without scoring

Record

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

Season result split
60% W20% D20% L
0
Goal difference
2.00
PPG (season)
2.20
PPG (last 5)

Goals

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

How often they score at least...

1 goal80%
2 goals50%
3 goals10%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal80%
2 goals30%
3 goals10%
4 goals10%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

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

Halves

Goal before half-time70%League average: 68%
Min. 2 goals before half-time40%League average: 34%
Min. 3 goals before half-time10%League average: 11%
Goal after half-time80%League average: 79%
Min. 2 goals after half-time50%League average: 42%
Min. 3 goals after half-time20%League average: 17%

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 BTTS50%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS10%

Match halves

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

Half-time state

20% W60% D20% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

40% W50% D10% L
12
Half-time points
1.20
PPG (1st half)
0
Goal difference
17
Second-half points
1.70
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.6
Conceded before half-time0.6
Scored after half-time0.8
Conceded after half-time0.8
Clean sheet before half-time40%
Clean sheet after half-time50%
No goal before half-time50%
No goal after half-time30%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.801.40
Goals for / match0.80.8
Goals against / match0.40.6
Average goals in match1.21.4
Min. 1 goal60%80%
Min. 2 goals40%60%
Min. 3 goals20%0%
Clean sheets60%40%
Matches without scoring40%20%
Goal difference+2+1
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 60% drawing - 0% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 40%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 80% drawing - 0% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

Albirex Niigata
ScoredConceded
2
3
0-15
4
1
16-30
0
2
31-45
4
2
46-60
2
3
61-75
2
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

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

Advanced stats

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

Attacking profile

Style: Counter-attacking
34%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.37
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.
-0.34
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.34
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+5.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.06
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.28
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
108%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
108%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.20
Lead holding
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
300%
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
14% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
14%

* 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

10 matches
3.4
Corners won per match
5.7
Corners conceded per match
9.1
Total corners per match
40.0%
Over 8.5 corners
40.0%
Over 9.5 corners
30.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

5 matches
3.6
Corners won per match
5.4
Corners conceded per match
9.0
Total corners per match
20.0%
Over 8.5 corners
20.0%
Over 9.5 corners
20.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

5 matches
3.2
Corners won per match
6.0
Corners conceded per match
9.2
Total corners per match
60.0%
Over 8.5 corners
60.0%
Over 9.5 corners
40.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

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

Overall

10 matches
0.9
Team cards per match
1.9
Opponent cards per match
2.8
Total cards per match
40.0%
Over 3.5
20.0%
Over 4.5
10.0%
Red cards

Home

5 matches
0.4
Team cards per match
1.8
Opponent cards per match
2.2
Total cards per match
20.0%
Over 3.5
0.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

5 matches
1.4
Team cards per match
2.0
Opponent cards per match
3.4
Total cards per match
60.0%
Over 3.5
40.0%
Over 4.5
20.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

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

1.38
Opponents' average PPG
9.0
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Albirex Niigata's last 10 matches came against opponents averaging 1.38 points per game and position 9.0 out of 20. This was a Average difficulty run of opponents compared with the league average.

Recent matches

Upcoming matches

Round 12
Albirex Niigata
Sagan Tosu
Round 13
Albirex Niigata
Vegalta Sendai
Round 14
Albirex Niigata
Kataller Toyama
Round 15
Ventforet Kofu
Albirex Niigata
Round 16
Albirex Niigata
Imabari
Round 17
Albirex Niigata
Tegevajaro Miyazaki
Round 18
Tochigi City
Albirex Niigata
Round 19
Vanraure Hachinohe
Albirex Niigata
Round 20
Albirex Niigata
Ventforet Kofu

FAQ

What form is Albirex Niigata in?

Albirex Niigata's recent form reads WWDWD (most recent first). The side averages 2.00 points per game this season.

What position is Albirex Niigata in the table?

Albirex Niigata occupy position 3 in the J2 League table with 20 points.

How many goals does Albirex Niigata score per game?

Albirex Niigata score 1.40 goals per game on average and concede 1.40. 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 60% 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 Oita Trinita - Albirex Niigata (17 October 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

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

We gather Albirex Niigata's statistics here — from form to Over/Under. For tips and full match analysis, head to the NoFluffPicks app.