Albirex Niigata S vs Young Lions: match statistics
Albirex Niigata S vs Young Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Albirex Niigata S played Young Lions in S.League (Singapore). The match was played on 16 May 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Albirex Niigata S: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Young Lions: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Albirex Niigata S scores 2.20 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Young Lions scores 0.60 and concedes 2.85. League average: 3.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Albirex Niigata S 40%, Young Lions 50%. Over 2.5: Albirex Niigata S 65%, Young Lions 45%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 72%.
xG, shots and style
Albirex Niigata S has higher xG: 1.93 vs 1.05. Albirex Niigata S: 16.1 shots per match, Young Lions: 8.7.
Match halves
Albirex Niigata S: half-time lead 55%, second-half goals 1.10. Young Lions: half-time lead 5%, second-half goals 0.10.
Goals by minute
Albirex Niigata S: 31-45+ (13 goals). Young Lions: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
S.League: 3.57 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 72%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 1.50, 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 are clear favorites: they have 14 wins and 44 goals this season, and at home they score an average of 2.44 goals per match while generating 1.95 xG. Young Lions have only 1 win and 12 goals this season, and away they average 0.7 goals scored and concede 3.4 goals while facing an xG against of 2.62. The gap in chance quality is evident — the hosts average 16.11 shots and 6.89 on target at home with a 15% conversion rate, whereas the visitors average 8.5 shots and 3 on target away with an 8% conversion. Form reinforces the advantage: Albirex have won all 5 of their last matches (3.0 pts/match over the last 5) and have a 0% home loss rate, while Young Lions average 0.8 pts/match in their last 5 and have an 80% away loss rate. Considering the xG advantage (1.95 vs 1.04), the home goals differential (2.44 vs 0.7 away) and the visitors’ poor defense (3.4 goals conceded), I forecast a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Albirex have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches (2.6 per game) and conceded only 1 (0.2), while Young Lions have scored 4 (0.8) and conceded 13 (2.6) in the same period. Recent xG is 1.95 for Albirex vs 0.92 for Young Lions, confirming superior quality of chances for the home side. On the season Young Lions average 0.7 goals scored and 3.4 conceded, and BTTS rate for the away team is 60% vs 40% for the home team; however, Albirex’s BTTS rate in the last 5 matches has dropped to 20%. Given the 13–1 goal differential over the last 5 games and the xG gap of 1.95 vs 0.92, it is more likely that only the hosts will create and close out matches, so I favor the “No” (No BTTS) option.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Estimated expected goals are 2.10 for Albirex and 1.12 for Young Lions (total 3.22) — calculated by combining seasonal xG (home 1.06, away 1.04) with form from the last 5 matches (Albirex offensive xG 1.95, Young Lions xG against 2.53). A Poisson model with a mean of 3.22 yields ~83% probability for Over 1.5 goals, ~62% for Over 2.5 and ~40% for Over 3.5. Seasonal metrics support this bias: Albirex have 100% of matches Over 1.5, Young Lions 80%, and the league average goals per match is 3.53. Additionally, Albirex scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches (2.6 per match) and Young Lions conceded 13 in their last 5 (2.6 per match), which increases the likelihood of a high-scoring game. On this basis I recommend backing Over 1.5 as the strongest signal from the data.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is a draw at half-time and a home win at full-time (X/1). Albirex were level at the break in 70% of home matches this season and in 60% of their last five home games (3 of 5), while also winning all five most recent fixtures (5/5, 100%), suggesting they frequently overturn a deficit after the interval. The second-half trends favor the hosts: over the last five matches the home side averaged 1.6 goals in the second half versus Young Lions’ 0.2, and seasonally Albirex win 60% of home games compared to 30% away wins for the opposition. xG metrics show similar chance creation (xG_for 1.06 vs 1.04), but Young Lions concede more expected goals (xG_against 2.62 versus 1.99 for the hosts), increasing the likelihood of the hosts scoring after the break. Consequently I assign the highest probability to the X/1 scenario, with a significant but lower probability for Albirex leading at half-time and winning (1/1) or for the draw holding through to full-time (X/X).
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
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 | Young Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.20 |
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 275% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Albirex Niigata S · 0.8 pts / match - Young Lions
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 267% better for: goals scored per match.
2.2 goals / match - Albirex Niigata S · 0.6 goals / match - Young Lions
Albirex Niigata S is 200% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Albirex Niigata S · 2.85 goals / match - Young Lions
Albirex Niigata S scores in 90% of matches (18 of 20 matches), while Young Lions keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 20 matches).
Young Lions scores in 55% of matches (11 of 20 matches), while Albirex Niigata S keeps a clean sheet in 50% (10 of 20 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 - Young Lions
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 179% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.95 pts / match - Albirex Niigata S · 0.7 pts / match - Young Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Albirex Niigata S - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 55% of matches and wins 70%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Young Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 5% of matches and wins 5%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Young Lions
* 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 | Young Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.15 | 3.57 | ▼ 3.45 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 49% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 65% | 72% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 27% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 80% | 82% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 87% | ▼ 80% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Albirex Niigata S 2 - 0 - 0 Young Lions. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Albirex Niigata S vs Young Lions?
The S.League match finished Albirex Niigata S 3:0 Young Lions. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Albirex Niigata S and Young Lions?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Albirex Niigata S won 2, Young Lions won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Albirex Niigata S vs Young Lions?
Albirex Niigata S score 2.20 goals per game on average and Young Lions 0.60. The S.League average is 3.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 72% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Albirex Niigata S's matches and 50% of Young Lions's.
What form are Albirex Niigata S and Young Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Albirex Niigata S have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Young Lions 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Albirex Niigata S vs Young Lions?
The statistical background for Albirex Niigata S vs Young Lions — 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.