Young Lions vs Hougang United: match statistics
Hougang United is the clear favorite for this matchup. Young Lions are displaying disastrous home form, with a 0% home win rate and a staggering 86% loss rate, conceding an average of 2.43 goals per match while scoring only 0.43. The hosts are winless in their last seven home fixtures and have the worst goal difference (-14) at their own stadium. Conversely, Hougang United shows solid away form with a 50% away win rate, scoring 1.5 goals on average while conceding just 1.67. The visitors boast significantly better statistics in ball possession (52% vs 43%), shot conversion rate (15% vs 6%), and xG metrics (1.33 vs 0.96). The gulf in class between the two teams is evident, and Hougang United should capitalize on the hosts' weakness to secure all three points.
Young Lions vs Hougang United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Young Lions played Hougang United in S.League (Singapore). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Young Lions: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Hougang United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Young Lions scores 0.62 and concedes 3.08 goals per match. Hougang United scores 1.31 and concedes 1.92. League average: 3.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Young Lions 62%, Hougang United 54%. Over 2.5: Young Lions 54%, Hougang United 77%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 76%.
xG, shots and style
Hougang United has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.07. Young Lions: 8.1 shots per match, Hougang United: 11.0.
Match halves
Young Lions: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.08. Hougang United: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.77.
Goals by minute
Young Lions: 0-15 (3 goals). Hougang United: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
S.League: 3.76 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 76%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.00, 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
Hougang United is the clear favorite for this matchup. Young Lions are displaying disastrous home form, with a 0% home win rate and a staggering 86% loss rate, conceding an average of 2.43 goals per match while scoring only 0.43. The hosts are winless in their last seven home fixtures and have the worst goal difference (-14) at their own stadium. Conversely, Hougang United shows solid away form with a 50% away win rate, scoring 1.5 goals on average while conceding just 1.67. The visitors boast significantly better statistics in ball possession (52% vs 43%), shot conversion rate (15% vs 6%), and xG metrics (1.33 vs 0.96). The gulf in class between the two teams is evident, and Hougang United should capitalize on the hosts' weakness to secure all three points.
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
| Young Lions | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| 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.
Hougang United is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Young Lions · 1.2 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.
Hougang United is 111% better for: goals scored per match.
0.62 goals / match - Young Lions · 1.31 goals / match - Hougang United
Hougang United is 60% better for: goals conceded per match.
3.08 goals / match - Young Lions · 1.92 goals / match - Hougang United
Young Lions scores in 62% of matches (8 of 13 matches), while Hougang United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 matches).
Hougang United scores in 77% of matches (10 of 13 matches), while Young Lions keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 13 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 - 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 135% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.46 pts / match - Young Lions · 1.08 pts / match - Hougang United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Lions - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hougang United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 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 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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
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
| Young Lions | Liga | Hougang United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.69 | 3.76 | ▼ 3.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 57% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 76% | • 77% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 23% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 88% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 86% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Young Lions 0 - 0 - 2 Hougang United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Lions vs Hougang United?
The S.League match finished Young Lions 0:2 Hougang United. 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 Hougang United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Young Lions won 0, Hougang United won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Lions vs Hougang United?
Young Lions score 0.62 goals per game on average and Hougang United 1.31. The S.League average is 3.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 76% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Young Lions's matches and 54% of Hougang United's.
What form are Young Lions and Hougang United in?
Over the last 5 games Young Lions have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Hougang United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Lions vs Hougang United?
The statistical background for Young Lions vs Hougang United — 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.