Hougang United vs Balestier Khalsa: match statistics
Balestier Khalsa appears to be the favorite in this fixture despite playing away. The visitors demonstrate significantly better scoring form, averaging 2.4 goals per away game, while Hougang United scores only once per match at home. A key factor is the hosts' catastrophic form; they have lost 4 of their last 5 home matches and have suffered defeats in 80% of their home games this season. Balestier Khalsa boasts a 40% away win rate and a 100% scoring record on the road (FTS% = 0), confirming their offensive potential. Although the visitors' defense is not their strong suit (averaging 2.4 goals conceded), their advantage in shot conversion (15% vs 9%) and superior overall form (3 wins in the last 5 matches) tip the scales in their favor. The hosts' goal difference (-8) in home matches further highlights their struggles, making a victory for Balestier Khalsa the most likely outcome.
Hougang United vs Balestier Khalsa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hougang United played Balestier Khalsa in S.League (Singapore). The match was played on 9 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Hougang United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Balestier Khalsa: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hougang United scores 1.33 and concedes 1.92 goals per match. Balestier Khalsa scores 2.00 and concedes 2.58. League average: 3.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hougang United 50%, Balestier Khalsa 75%. Over 2.5: Hougang United 75%, Balestier Khalsa 100%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 76%.
xG, shots and style
Balestier Khalsa has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.36. Hougang United: 10.8 shots per match, Balestier Khalsa: 13.8.
Match halves
Hougang United: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.83. Balestier Khalsa: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Hougang United: 76-90+ (5 goals). Balestier Khalsa: 61-75 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
S.League: 3.78 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 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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 appears to be the favorite in this fixture despite playing away. The visitors demonstrate significantly better scoring form, averaging 2.4 goals per away game, while Hougang United scores only once per match at home. A key factor is the hosts' catastrophic form; they have lost 4 of their last 5 home matches and have suffered defeats in 80% of their home games this season. Balestier Khalsa boasts a 40% away win rate and a 100% scoring record on the road (FTS% = 0), confirming their offensive potential. Although the visitors' defense is not their strong suit (averaging 2.4 goals conceded), their advantage in shot conversion (15% vs 9%) and superior overall form (3 wins in the last 5 matches) tip the scales in their favor. The hosts' goal difference (-8) in home matches further highlights their struggles, making a victory for Balestier Khalsa the most likely outcome.
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
| Hougang United | Balestier Khalsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.39 |
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.
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 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Hougang United · 2 goals / match - Balestier Khalsa
Hougang United is 34% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.92 goals / match - Hougang United · 2.58 goals / match - Balestier Khalsa
Hougang United scores in 75% of matches (9 of 12 matches), while Balestier Khalsa keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 12 matches).
Balestier Khalsa scores in 75% of matches (9 of 12 matches), while Hougang United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 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 - Hougang United
Over / Under - Balestier Khalsa
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.
Balestier Khalsa is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / match - Hougang United · 1 pts / match - Balestier Khalsa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hougang United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Balestier Khalsa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Hougang United
Balestier Khalsa
* 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
| Hougang United | Liga | Balestier Khalsa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.25 | 3.78 | ▲ 4.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 75% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 23% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 88% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Hougang United 1 - 0 - 0 Balestier Khalsa. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hougang United vs Balestier Khalsa?
The S.League match finished Hougang United 1:2 Balestier Khalsa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hougang United vs Balestier Khalsa?
Hougang United score 1.33 goals per game on average and Balestier Khalsa 2.00. The S.League average is 3.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 76% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Hougang United's matches and 75% of Balestier Khalsa's.
What form are Hougang United and Balestier Khalsa in?
Over the last 5 games Hougang United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Balestier Khalsa 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hougang United vs Balestier Khalsa?
The statistical background for Hougang United vs Balestier Khalsa — 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.