Young Lions vs Balestier Khalsa: match statistics
Young Lions vs Balestier Khalsa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Young Lions played Balestier Khalsa in S.League (Singapore). The match was played on 5 April 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Young Lions: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Balestier Khalsa: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Young Lions scores 0.57 and concedes 3.00 goals per match. Balestier Khalsa scores 1.86 and concedes 2.50. League average: 3.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Young Lions 57%, Balestier Khalsa 71%. Over 2.5: Young Lions 50%, Balestier Khalsa 100%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 74%.
xG, shots and style
Balestier Khalsa has higher xG: 1.66 vs 1.04. Young Lions: 7.9 shots per match, Balestier Khalsa: 13.7.
Match halves
Young Lions: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.07. Balestier Khalsa: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Young Lions: 0-15 (3 goals). Balestier Khalsa: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
S.League: 3.63 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 74%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.50, 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 are clear favourites: the visitors scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches and average 2.4 points in that period, while Young Lions have scored only 2 goals and average 0.2 points per game over their last 5 fixtures. Away, Balestier average 2.33 goals with an xG of 2.02 and 6.83 shots on target per game, whereas Young Lions at home have only 0.38 goals, xG 0.92 and 2.63 shots on target, translating to fewer created chances. The efficiency gap is significant: the visitors’ conversion is 14% versus 5% for the hosts, and 16.5 attempts per game versus 7.13 further favours Balestier. Defensively the hosts concede 2.38 goals at home on average with an xG against of 2.01, and the fact that Young Lions have no home wins (0 victories, 88% losses) worsens their outlook. Considering the above numbers, the absence of goalless matches for the visitors (FTS 0%) and Balestier’s 50% away win rate, I predict an away victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Seasonal indicators strongly favor BTTS: Young Lions have a seasonal BTTS of 50%, while Balestier Khalsa are at 100%, versus a league BTTS level of 53%. Neither side has kept a single clean sheet (0% CS) and Young Lions concede an average of 2.75 goals per match (42 conceded in the season) compared to 2.17 conceded by Balestier (35 conceded), which significantly increases the likelihood of Goal/Goal. Offensively Balestier averages 2.33 goals and xG_for 2.02 for the season and have scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches (2.8 per game), while Young Lions have scored 2 goals in their last 5 (0.4 per game) but seasonally sit at 1.5 goals and xG_for 1.39, so both sides have scoring potential. Shot metrics confirm the pressure — 16.5 shots and 6.83 on target for Balestier versus 11.63 and 4.38 for Young Lions, and both teams have 100% of matches over 2.5 goals this season, which further supports BTTS. Considering Balestier's 100% seasonal BTTS, 0% clean sheets for both teams and average concessions of 2.75 and 2.17, I select BTTS - Yes as the most likely scenario.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The xG and defensive xG-based model projects 1.65 expected goals for Young Lions (attack xG 1.39 vs Balestier defensive xG conceded 1.91) and 2.25 for Balestier Khalsa (attack xG 2.02 vs Young Lions defensive xG conceded 2.47), totaling 3.90 expected goals. Balestier averages 2.33 goals scored per match and has netted 14 goals in the last 5 fixtures (2.8 per match), while Young Lions have scored 2 goals in their last 5 matches (0.4 per match) and conceded 13 goals (2.6 per match). Both teams have 100% of season matches over 2.5 goals, the league average is 3.65 goals per game, and Balestier averages 6.83 shots on target per match versus Young Lions' 4.38 with conversion rates of 14% vs 13%. A Poisson model with lambda 3.90 yields approximately a 90% chance of Over 1.5, around 75% for Over 2.5 and about 55% for Over 3.5, which together with the seasonal 100% Over 2.5 provides the strongest signal for Over 2.5. Therefore I recommend the Over side on the 2.5 line as the best pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Statistics clearly favor Balestier Khalsa: average away xG is 2.02 versus home 1.39, average shots 16.5 vs 11.63, and season-long PPG 1.83 vs 1.13; seasonally Balestier won 50% of matches, Young Lions 38%. In the last five matches the away side has form of 4 wins and 1 loss (80% wins), while the hosts have not won any of their last five (0%); at half-time across those five games Balestier averaged 1.2 goals versus Young Lions 0.2 (1.2 vs 0.2), which suggests the away team leads at the break. After the break the away advantage is even more pronounced: in the last five matches Balestier scored an average of 1.6 second-half goals compared to 0.2 for the hosts (1.6 vs 0.2), and Young Lions conceded as many as 7 goals in minutes 76–90, increasing the likelihood that the away side will maintain or extend their lead. The hosts also allow more opponent chances (xG against 2.47 vs 1.91 for the visitors) and seasonally Balestier’s away matches have ended BTTS in 100% of cases, meaning the visitors’ games are typically open and high-scoring. On this basis the strongest signal is the scenario of the away team leading at half-time and winning after full-time (HT/FT '2/2'), so that is my pick.
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
| Young Lions | Balestier Khalsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.34 |
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 1100% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Young Lions · 2.4 pts / match - Balestier Khalsa
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 226% better for: goals scored per match.
0.57 goals / match - Young Lions · 1.86 goals / match - Balestier Khalsa
Balestier Khalsa is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
3 goals / match - Young Lions · 2.5 goals / match - Balestier Khalsa
Young Lions scores in 57% of matches (8 of 14 matches), while Balestier Khalsa keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 14 matches).
Balestier Khalsa scores in 71% of matches (10 of 14 matches), while Young Lions keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 14 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 - Young Lions
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 72% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / match - Young Lions · 0.86 pts / match - Balestier Khalsa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Lions - second-half results
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Balestier Khalsa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
* 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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). 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
Young Lions
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
| Young Lions | Liga | Balestier Khalsa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.57 | 3.63 | ▲ 4.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 53% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 74% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | • 86% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 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
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
Recent meetings (2): Young Lions 0 - 0 - 2 Balestier Khalsa. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Lions vs Balestier Khalsa?
The S.League match finished Young Lions 0:2 Balestier Khalsa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Young Lions and Balestier Khalsa?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Young Lions won 0, Balestier Khalsa won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Lions vs Balestier Khalsa?
Young Lions score 0.57 goals per game on average and Balestier Khalsa 1.86. The S.League average is 3.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 74% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Young Lions's matches and 71% of Balestier Khalsa's.
What form are Young Lions and Balestier Khalsa in?
Over the last 5 games Young Lions have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Balestier Khalsa 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Lions vs Balestier Khalsa?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Young Lions vs Balestier Khalsa: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.