Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United: match statistics
Albirex Niigata S boasts significantly better home form with a 67% win rate at their venue and an impressive 17:7 goal difference this season. The hosts are 3rd in the table and have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring a total of 15 goals. Despite Hougang United's recent decent away form (LWW), their overall record is negative (2-0-5) and they have already conceded 17 goals this campaign. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.95 vs 1.69), while Albirex's average ball possession (56%) and higher scoring efficiency in home matches (2.33 goals/game) further support the case for a home victory. The quality and form gap between the two sides is substantial enough to make a decisive win for Albirex Niigata S the most likely scenario for this fixture.
Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Albirex Niigata S played Hougang United in S.League (Singapore). The match was played on 9 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Albirex Niigata S: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Hougang United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Albirex Niigata S scores 2.43 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Hougang United scores 1.25 and concedes 2.13. League average: 3.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Albirex Niigata S 29%, Hougang United 50%. Over 2.5: Albirex Niigata S 71%, Hougang United 63%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 76%.
xG, shots and style
Albirex Niigata S has higher xG: 1.91 vs 1.39. Albirex Niigata S: 14.9 shots per match, Hougang United: 11.0.
Match halves
Albirex Niigata S: half-time lead 71%, second-half goals 1.29. Hougang United: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Albirex Niigata S: 31-45+ (7 goals). Hougang United: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
S.League: 3.76 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 76%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Albirex Niigata S boasts significantly better home form with a 67% win rate at their venue and an impressive 17:7 goal difference this season. The hosts are 3rd in the table and have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring a total of 15 goals. Despite Hougang United's recent decent away form (LWW), their overall record is negative (2-0-5) and they have already conceded 17 goals this campaign. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.95 vs 1.69), while Albirex's average ball possession (56%) and higher scoring efficiency in home matches (2.33 goals/game) further support the case for a home victory. The quality and form gap between the two sides is substantial enough to make a decisive win for Albirex Niigata S the most likely scenario for this fixture.
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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
| Albirex Niigata S | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.28 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Albirex Niigata S · 1.2 pts / match - 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.
Albirex Niigata S is 94% better for: goals scored per match.
2.43 goals / match - Albirex Niigata S · 1.25 goals / match - Hougang United
Albirex Niigata S is 113% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Albirex Niigata S · 2.13 goals / match - Hougang United
Albirex Niigata S scores in 86% of matches (6 of 7 matches), while Hougang United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 matches).
Hougang United scores in 75% of matches (6 of 8 matches), while Albirex Niigata S keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 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 - Albirex Niigata S
Over / Under - Hougang United
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 205% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.29 pts / match - Albirex Niigata S · 0.75 pts / match - Hougang United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Albirex Niigata S - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 71% of matches and wins 71%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hougang United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Albirex Niigata S
Hougang United
* 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
| Albirex Niigata S | Liga | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.43 | 3.76 | ▼ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 71% | 76% | ▼ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 24% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 86% | 88% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 88% | • 88% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Albirex Niigata S 1 - 0 - 0 Hougang United. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United?
The S.League match finished Albirex Niigata S 2:1 Hougang United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United?
Albirex Niigata S score 2.43 goals per game on average and Hougang United 1.25. The S.League average is 3.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 76% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Albirex Niigata S's matches and 50% of Hougang United's.
What form are Albirex Niigata S and Hougang United in?
Over the last 5 games Albirex Niigata S have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Hougang United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Albirex Niigata S vs Hougang United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.