Albirex Niigata crest

Albirex Niigata

J1 LeagueSeason 202520. placeData current as of 23 July 2026
Form (recent matches)
LDLLD
Winless for 19 matches

Albirex Niigata 2025: season in numbers

Albirex Niigata in J1 League

Albirex Niigata plays in J1 League (Japan) in the 2025 season. League position: 20.

Form and record

Albirex Niigata: 4-12-22, 0.63 pts/match. Last five: LDLLD (0.40 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

Albirex Niigata scores 0.95 and concedes 1.76 goals per match. Clean sheets: 13%. Failed to score: 32%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 61%. Over 2.5: 50%. Over 3.5: 32%. Average goals in this team's matches: 2.71.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 45% of matches. This team scored in both halves in 13% of matches. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Albirex Niigata scores 0.47 goals in the first half and 0.47 in the second half. Highest scoring minute bucket: 61-75 (9 goals).

xG and playing style

Albirex Niigata produces 1.25 xG and allows 1.45 xGA per match. Shots: 11.6 total, 3.2 on target. Possession: 54%.

Key statistical indicators

Albirex Niigata has net xG -0.20 per match. Last-five PPG minus season PPG is -0.23 pts/match. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

0.63Points per match24 pts
0.95Goals for / match
1.76Goals against / match
50%Over 2.5 goals
61%Both teams scored
13%Clean sheets
32%Matches without scoring

Record

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

Season result split
11% W32% R58% P
-31
Goal difference
0.63
PPG (season)
0.40
PPG (last 5)

Goals

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

How often they score at least...

1 goal68%
2 goals24%
3 goals3%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal87%
2 goals53%
3 goals26%
4 goals8%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

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

Halves

Goal before half-time79%League average: 60%
Min. 2 goals before half-time45%League average: 29%
Min. 3 goals before half-time5%League average: 9%
Goal after half-time68%League average: 76%
Min. 2 goals after half-time37%League average: 40%
Min. 3 goals after half-time18%League average: 16%

Goal patterns

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

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time37%
BTTS in both halves11%
Scored in both halves13%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS45%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%

Match halves

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

Half-time state

8% W53% R39% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

13% W50% R37% P
29
Half-time points
0.76
PPG (1st half)
-15
Goal difference
34
Second-half points
0.89
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.47
Conceded before half-time0.87
Scored after half-time0.47
Conceded after half-time0.89
Clean sheet before half-time29%
Clean sheet after half-time42%
No goal before half-time55%
No goal after half-time63%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)0.201.20
Goals for / match0.21.0
Goals against / match1.41.0
Average goals in match1.62.0
Min. 1 goal100%60%
Min. 2 goals60%60%
Min. 3 goals0%40%
Clean sheets0%40%
Matches without scoring80%40%
Goal difference-60
1st half (Last 5): 0% leading - 20% drawing - 80% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 60% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

Albirex Niigata
ScoredConceded
8
9
0-15
6
8
16-30
4
16
31-45
2
10
46-60
9
10
61-75
7
14
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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: Balanced
28%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.29
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.
-0.20
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.61
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.30
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.31
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
79%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
147%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.23
Lead holding
Leads at half-time in 8% of matches and wins 11%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
138%
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.0
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

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

Recent matches

Round 36
Shonan Bellmare
5 : 2
Albirex Niigata
Round 35
Albirex Niigata
2 : 2
Vissel Kobe
Round 34
Tokyo Verdy
1 : 0
Albirex Niigata
Round 33
Albirex Niigata
1 : 1
Fagiano Okayama
Round 32
Gamba Osaka
4 : 2
Albirex Niigata
Round 31
Albirex Niigata
0 : 0
Nagoya Grampus
Round 30
Yokohama
1 : 0
Albirex Niigata
Round 29
Albirex Niigata
0 : 1
Shimizu S-Pulse
Round 28
Urawa Reds
1 : 0
Albirex Niigata
Round 27
Albirex Niigata
1 : 2
Kashima Antlers
Round 26
Albirex Niigata
1 : 1
Kawasaki Frontale
Round 25
Cerezo Osaka
3 : 1
Albirex Niigata
Round 24
Albirex Niigata
0 : 2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

FAQ

What form is Albirex Niigata in?

Albirex Niigata's recent form reads LDLLD (most recent first). The side averages 0.63 points per game this season.

What position is Albirex Niigata in the table?

Albirex Niigata occupy position 20 in the J1 League table with 24 points.

How many goals does Albirex Niigata score per game?

Albirex Niigata score 0.95 goals per game on average and concede 1.76. 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 61% and Over 2.5 lands in 50%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 13% of games.

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

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