Albirex Niigata S perform at a high level so far being 2nd in the table. Hougang United can look both up and down from their 4th position.
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a S. League game only four days ago. That game was also an away game, at Home United. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
This stadium uses grass, unlike Hougang United's home stadium. The visitors last 32 games on grass have ended in 13 wins, 8 draws and 11 losses.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Albirex Niigata S form and stats
Perfect S. League season at home so far for Albirex Niigata S, who have the most scored goals (15) in S. League, 2 wins from 2 appearances.
No payout for Albirex in their previous match, an away game at Tampines Rovers that ended in defeat 0-2. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Home United in a game that was won 3-2.
At Jurong East Stadium, Albirex Niigata S has the goal stats of 7-2 (for/against) from 2 league fixtures.
Hougang United form and stats
The visitors, who have the most scored goals (9) away in S. League, are W2-D3-L0 on the road this term. That's in the S. League. Two points from the last two away games for Hougang, which the math geniuses among you will translate to two draws.
Hougang United has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Home United for a S. League game that ended a draw (1-1). Before that, Hougang travelled to Tanjong Pagar and returned home with a draw after the game finished 0-0.
A quick return to home after this game, as Hougang United are hosting Young Lions in the S. League only four days away.
The travelling fans enjoy Hougang United's attacking play in away games, having scored 9 goals in 5 league matches away. Hougang United have conceded 5 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: four wins for Albirex, two draws and four wins for Hougang United. Over 2,5 goals: six times; under 2,5 goals: four games.Top Goalscorers
  R. Nishiguchi 5 goals |  S. Plazibat 5 goals | T. Doi 3 goals |
Albirex Niigata S missing players
Hougang United missing players
| Albirex Niigata S | Hougang United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | 7 | 7 | Scored | S | 4 | 9 | 10 |
| 8 | 2 | 2 | Conceded | C | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 80% | 83% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 83% |
| 83% | 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 60% | 67% |
| 83% | 100% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 40% | 33% |
| 17% | 50% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 17% |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 80% | 83% |
| 33% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 17% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 20% | 17% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 1 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 95 | 31 | 31 | Total Shots | T S | 15 | 36 | 44 |
| 43 | 14 | 14 | Shots on Target | S O | 6 | 17 | 21 |
| 35% | 50% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 67% | 53% | 48% |
- Albirex Niigata S has the most matches over the total-line (5) in S. League
- Albirex Niigata S has the most scored goals (15) in S. League
- Albirex Niigata S have won all their matches at home so far.
- Albirex Niigata S haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- All of Albirex Niigata S's home-matches have had more than 3,5 goals.
- Hougang United has the most scored goals (9) away in S. League
- Hougang United has the most scored goals in the first half (6) in S. League
- Hougang United has the the best goal difference (+4) away in S. League
- Hougang United have not yet lost a game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Tampines Rovers | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Albirex Niigata S | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 |
| 3 | Balestier Khalsa | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 4 | Hougang United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | Geylang International | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -4 | 9 |
| 6 | Home United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | DPMM FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Tanjong Pagar | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| 9 | Young Lions | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -17 | 3 |