Young Lions vs Tampines Rovers: match statistics
Tampines Rovers overwhelmingly dominate this fixture in every statistical aspect. The visitors occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 8 wins and just 1 defeat, while Young Lions are in 8th position without a single victory this season. In away matches, Tampines display phenomenal efficiency - an 80% win rate, averaging 2.4 goals scored per game and conceding only 0.6, which confirms their offensive superiority (xG 1.96) and defensive stability. Young Lions lose a staggering 83% of their home games, conceding an average of 2 goals per match while scoring just 0.5, and have not kept a single clean sheet. The form of both teams is drastically different - Tampines have won 4 of their last 5 away matches, while the hosts have lost 4 of their last 5 home games. The difference in possession (54% vs 44%), shot accuracy (16% vs 7%), and goal difference (+9 vs -9) further confirms the visitors' massive superiority, making a Tampines Rovers victory the most probable scenario.
Young Lions vs Tampines Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Young Lions played Tampines Rovers in S.League (Singapore). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Current form
Young Lions: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Tampines Rovers: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Young Lions scores 0.67 and concedes 2.92 goals per match. Tampines Rovers scores 2.64 and concedes 0.82. League average: 3.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Young Lions 67%, Tampines Rovers 64%. Over 2.5: Young Lions 50%, Tampines Rovers 82%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 76%.
xG, shots and style
Tampines Rovers has higher xG: 2.00 vs 1.11. Young Lions: 8.3 shots per match, Tampines Rovers: 16.6.
Match halves
Young Lions: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.08. Tampines Rovers: half-time lead 55%, second-half goals 1.36.
Goals by minute
Young Lions: 0-15 (3 goals). Tampines Rovers: 31-45+ (7 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, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 8.00, 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
Tampines Rovers overwhelmingly dominate this fixture in every statistical aspect. The visitors occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 8 wins and just 1 defeat, while Young Lions are in 8th position without a single victory this season. In away matches, Tampines display phenomenal efficiency - an 80% win rate, averaging 2.4 goals scored per game and conceding only 0.6, which confirms their offensive superiority (xG 1.96) and defensive stability. Young Lions lose a staggering 83% of their home games, conceding an average of 2 goals per match while scoring just 0.5, and have not kept a single clean sheet. The form of both teams is drastically different - Tampines have won 4 of their last 5 away matches, while the hosts have lost 4 of their last 5 home games. The difference in possession (54% vs 44%), shot accuracy (16% vs 7%), and goal difference (+9 vs -9) further confirms the visitors' massive superiority, making a Tampines Rovers victory the most probable scenario.
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 | Tampines Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.40 |
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.
Tampines Rovers is 1200% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Young Lions · 2.6 pts / match - Tampines Rovers
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.
Tampines Rovers is 294% better for: goals scored per match.
0.67 goals / match - Young Lions · 2.64 goals / match - Tampines Rovers
Tampines Rovers is 256% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.92 goals / match - Young Lions · 0.82 goals / match - Tampines Rovers
Young Lions scores in 67% of matches (8 of 12 matches), while Tampines Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 matches).
Tampines Rovers scores in 91% of matches (10 of 11 matches), while Young Lions keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 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 - Young Lions
Over / Under - Tampines Rovers
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.
Tampines Rovers is 318% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / match - Young Lions · 2.09 pts / match - Tampines Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Lions - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Tampines Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 55% of matches and wins 73%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
* 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 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
Tampines Rovers
* 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 | Tampines Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.58 | 3.76 | ▼ 3.45 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 76% | ▲ 82% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 22% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 88% | ▼ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 86% | ▼ 82% |
^ 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
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: Young Lions 0 - 0 - 1 Tampines Rovers. Average goals 8.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Lions vs Tampines Rovers?
The S.League match finished Young Lions 0:5 Tampines Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Lions vs Tampines Rovers?
Young Lions score 0.67 goals per game on average and Tampines Rovers 2.64. The S.League average is 3.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 76% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Young Lions's matches and 64% of Tampines Rovers's.
What form are Young Lions and Tampines Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Young Lions have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Tampines Rovers 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Lions vs Tampines Rovers?
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.