Balestier Khalsa vs Hougang United: match statistics
Balestier Khalsa exhibits poor home form with a 50% win and 50% loss record, conceding an average of 3 goals per match at home, which indicates serious defensive issues. Despite being lower in the table, Hougang United shows better overall form (1.4 PPG vs 0.8 PPG) and a solid defensive record in away matches, conceding only an average of 1 goal and keeping a clean sheet in 50% of their away fixtures. The hosts have an advantage in chance creation (xG 2.25 vs 1.14), but their defensive inefficiency could be exploited by the visitors. The high average goals in the hosts' home matches (4.0) suggests an open encounter where both teams could score. Considering Balestier's poor form in their last 5 matches and Hougang United's growing efficiency, a draw appears to be the most likely scenario in this evenly-matched encounter.
Balestier Khalsa vs Hougang United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Balestier Khalsa played Hougang United in S.League (Singapore). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Balestier Khalsa: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Hougang United: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Balestier Khalsa scores 1.80 and concedes 2.40 goals per match. Hougang United scores 0.80 and concedes 2.00. League average: 3.90 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Balestier Khalsa 80%, Hougang United 40%. Over 2.5: Balestier Khalsa 100%, Hougang United 60%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 81%.
xG, shots and style
Balestier Khalsa has higher xG: 2.12 vs 1.16. Balestier Khalsa: 17.8 shots per match, Hougang United: 8.4.
Match halves
Balestier Khalsa: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.20. Hougang United: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Balestier Khalsa: 76-90+ (4 goals). Hougang United: 76-90+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
S.League: 3.90 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 81%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
Balestier Khalsa exhibits poor home form with a 50% win and 50% loss record, conceding an average of 3 goals per match at home, which indicates serious defensive issues. Despite being lower in the table, Hougang United shows better overall form (1.4 PPG vs 0.8 PPG) and a solid defensive record in away matches, conceding only an average of 1 goal and keeping a clean sheet in 50% of their away fixtures. The hosts have an advantage in chance creation (xG 2.25 vs 1.14), but their defensive inefficiency could be exploited by the visitors. The high average goals in the hosts' home matches (4.0) suggests an open encounter where both teams could score. Considering Balestier's poor form in their last 5 matches and Hougang United's growing efficiency, a draw appears to be the most likely scenario in this evenly-matched encounter.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Balestier Khalsa | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.24 |
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.
Balestier Khalsa is 167% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Balestier Khalsa · 0.6 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.
Balestier Khalsa is 125% better for: goals scored per match.
1.8 goals / match - Balestier Khalsa · 0.8 goals / match - Hougang United
Hougang United is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.4 goals / match - Balestier Khalsa · 2 goals / match - Hougang United
Balestier Khalsa scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Hougang United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 matches).
Hougang United scores in 60% of matches (3 of 5 matches), while Balestier Khalsa keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 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 - Balestier Khalsa
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.
Hougang United is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.4 pts / match - Balestier Khalsa · 0.6 pts / match - Hougang United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Balestier Khalsa - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hougang United - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| 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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Balestier Khalsa
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
| Balestier Khalsa | Liga | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 4.20 | 3.90 | ▼ 2.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 57% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 90% | ▼ 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
Substitutes
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Balestier Khalsa vs Hougang United?
The S.League match finished Balestier Khalsa 2:3 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 Balestier Khalsa vs Hougang United?
Balestier Khalsa score 1.80 goals per game on average and Hougang United 0.80. The S.League average is 3.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 81% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Balestier Khalsa's matches and 40% of Hougang United's.
What form are Balestier Khalsa and Hougang United in?
Over the last 5 games Balestier Khalsa have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Hougang United 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Balestier Khalsa 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.