Young Lions vs Geylang International: match statistics
Young Lions vs Geylang International: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Young Lions played Geylang International in S.League (Singapore). The match was played on 9 May 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Young Lions: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Geylang International: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Young Lions scores 0.53 and concedes 2.89 goals per match. Geylang International scores 1.17 and concedes 1.78. League average: 3.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Young Lions 47%, Geylang International 50%. Over 2.5: Young Lions 42%, Geylang International 61%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 73%.
xG, shots and style
Geylang International has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.02. Young Lions: 8.3 shots per match, Geylang International: 12.6.
Match halves
Young Lions: half-time lead 5%, second-half goals 0.05. Geylang International: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Young Lions: 0-15 (4 goals). Geylang International: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
S.League: 3.54 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 73%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
Geylang International appear to be the favorites in this matchup and I forecast an away win. The visitors have 7 wins this season versus Young Lions’ single win and have scored 21 goals compared to the hosts’ 10; in the last 5 matches Geylang have scored 6 goals and won 3 of 5, while Young Lions have scored 2 and won 1 of 5. Offensively Geylang average 13.63 shots and 3.75 shots on target away with xG 1.5 and a shot conversion of 10%, whereas the hosts at home average 8 shots and 2.67 on target with xG 0.99 and a conversion of 4%, indicating higher-quality chances for the visitors. Defensively Young Lions concede 2.33 goals at home on average, have 0% clean sheets and fail to score in 67% of home matches, while Geylang concede 1.63 away and keep clean sheets in 38% of games. Considering the form gap (visitors 1.8 points per game over the last 5 vs hosts 0.6), higher xG and better efficiency, I back a Geylang victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
xG metrics indicate both teams have goal-scoring potential: Young Lions register xG 1.41 versus Geylang’s xG against of 1.51, while Geylang has xG 1.50 versus Young Lions’ xG against 1.54 — both sides generate around 1.4–1.5 xG per match. Seasonally Young Lions score 1.0 and concede 1.9, whereas Geylang scores 1.38 and concedes 1.63; the season percentage of matches with both teams scoring is 60% for the home side and 38% for the away side, with hosts having only a 10% clean sheet rate. In the last 5 matches Young Lions have BTTS only 20% and average 0.4 goals scored with 2.6 conceded, while Geylang scored 6 goals in the last 5 (1.2 per match) and conceded 1.4 on average, which weakens the hosts’ chance to respond. The league features a high goals average of 3.54 and Young Lions’ home matches go over 2.5 in 70%, so season form and xG slightly favor BTTS. Based on this I assess BTTS - Yes at 60% vs No 40% and recommend a 'Yes' pick.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Seasonal Over 1.5 rates are 90% for Young Lions and 75% for Geylang (average 82.5%), which strongly supports Over 1.5. An xG-based model gives expected 1.46 goals for the home side (xG 1.41 and opponent xG 1.51) and 1.52 for the away side (xG 1.50 and opponent xG 1.54), totaling 2.98 goals, so statistically there is a high chance of at least two goals. Young Lions have conceded on average 2.6 goals in their last 5 matches, while Geylang have scored 1.2 goals in those five games, which increases the risk of goals for the hosts; seasonal BTTS rates are 60% for the home side and 38% for the away side. Seasonal Over 2.5 rates are 70% (Young Lions) and 50% (Geylang), and the league goals average is 3.54, therefore I rate Over 2.5 moderately in favor (~57%), while Over 3.5 remains less likely (~35%). I recommend backing Over 1.5 as the strongest signal, because an 82.5% seasonal Over 1.5 rate and an expected 2.98 goals give a clear edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Geylang International are the favorites: they have a 50% win rate this season versus 30% for Young Lions and score an average of 1.38 goals per match compared to 1.0 for the home side, so I expect an away victory. At Half-Time the statistics also favor Geylang: the visitors lead at the break in 38% of matches, hosts only in 10%, and Young Lions are trailing at the break in 50% of games. The visitors average 0.88 goals before the break versus 0.4 for the home team, have a slightly higher xG (1.50 vs 1.41) and keep a clean sheet at Half-Time in 63% of appearances, which increases the likelihood of a lead after 45 minutes. Young Lions concede an average of 1.9 goals per match (vs 1.63 for Geylang) and have a weaker season points average (1.0 vs 1.63), so the most likely scenario is the visitors leading at Half-Time and winning Full-Time (HT/FT 2/2 I assign 35%, the next most likely X/2 25%).
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 | Geylang International | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.30 |
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.
Geylang International is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Young Lions · 1.8 pts / match - Geylang International
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.
Geylang International is 121% better for: goals scored per match.
0.53 goals / match - Young Lions · 1.17 goals / match - Geylang International
Geylang International is 62% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.89 goals / match - Young Lions · 1.78 goals / match - Geylang International
Young Lions scores in 53% of matches (10 of 19 matches), while Geylang International keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
Geylang International scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Young Lions keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 19 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 - Geylang International
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.
Geylang International is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.68 pts / match - Young Lions · 1.06 pts / match - Geylang International
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
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.
Geylang International - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Geylang International
* 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 | Geylang International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.42 | 3.54 | ▼ 2.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 73% | ▼ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 84% | ▼ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 86% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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
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 - 1 - 1 Geylang International. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Lions vs Geylang International?
The S.League match finished Young Lions 2:2 Geylang International. 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 Geylang International?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Young Lions won 0, Geylang International won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Lions vs Geylang International?
Young Lions score 0.53 goals per game on average and Geylang International 1.17. The S.League average is 3.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 73% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Young Lions's matches and 50% of Geylang International's.
What form are Young Lions and Geylang International in?
Over the last 5 games Young Lions have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Geylang International 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Lions vs Geylang International?
The statistical background for Young Lions vs Geylang International — 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.