The hosts, Albirex Niigata S, should be front runners in this match, but Tanjong Pagar have shown both ability and heroism. Read more about the game!
- Albirex Niigata S have the most scored goals in the second half (21) in S. League
- Tanjong Pagar have the most conceded goals in the first half (18) in S. League
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
The hosts Albirex Niigata S saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the S. League. This match was also played here at Jurong East Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Tanjong Pagar have had more rest.
Albirex Niigata S form and stats
Albirex Niigata S are steadily winning S. League games and points here at Jurong East Stadium. 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat is the summary from 6 games. days ago.
Albirex Niigata S's last game was hosting Tampines Rovers (placed 4th) and winning 3-2.
In the preceding match a 2-1 victory visiting Home United.Take note: 9 of the most recent 10 league games from this football club have seen goals scored by both teams.
With more than three goals on average, the attacking play of Albirex is on fire here. A stunning 23 from 6 league matches. Albirex Niigata S have conceded 7 in these home matches.
Tanjong Pagar form and stats
The visitors are W3-D2-L2 on the road this term. That's in the S. League.
Tanjong aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 221 league minutes without a goal. Hameed was the last player to find the net.
The manager Jailani was unhappy after their last game, played at their home venue Queenstown Stadium. Tanjong Pagar suffered a 0-6 loss to Home United (placed 1st). Tanjong lost the plot completely in their previous game, as mentioned above. They need to recover quickly from that 0-6 beating and focus on this one.
Prior to that match, the Tanjong Pagar manager Jailani faced defeat when travelling to Geylang International and losing 0-1.The Tanjong manager Jailani has got the team scoring on the road, with 15 away goals in 7 league matches. Tanjong Pagar have conceded 16 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The latest reported result involving both these participants is the Tanjong Pagar - Albirex Niigata S 1-2 played previously this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: six - two - two (Albirex wins - draws - Tanjong Pagar wins). As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  K. Tanaka 14 goals |  R. Nishiguchi 12 goals | K. Kobayashi 6 goals |
Albirex Niigata S missing players
Tanjong Pagar missing players
| Albirex Niigata S | Tanjong Pagar | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 40 | 23 | 8 | Scored | S | 1 | 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 7 | 2 | Conceded | C | 6 | 16 | 29 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 86% |
| 77% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 57% | 57% |
| 54% | 67% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 57% | 50% |
| 46% | 67% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| 69% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 71% | 64% |
| 23% | 33% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 21% |
| 8% | 17% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| 7 | 7.7 | 7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| 3.9 | 4.2 | 6.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5 | 5.6 |
| 1.1 | 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3 | 2.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13.4 | 11.2 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| 6.7 | 5.8 | 7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 4 | 4.1 |
| 46% | 66% | 57% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 54% | 46% |
| 7.8 | 8.7 | 15.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 19 | 11.4 | 12.4 |
| 3.5 | 4.3 | 7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 10 | 4.7 | 5.5 |
- Albirex Niigata S have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Albirex Niigata S have the most scored goals (23) at home in S. League
- Albirex Niigata S have the most scored goals in the second half (21) in S. League
- Albirex Niigata S haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Albirex Niigata S is in the best form (6-0-0) in S. League
- All of Albirex Niigata S's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Tanjong Pagar have the most conceded goals in the first half (18) in S. League
- Tanjong Pagar have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Tanjong Pagar haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Home United | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 32 | 34 |
| 2 | Albirex Niigata S | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 24 | 28 |
| 3 | Tanjong Pagar | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 16 | -3 | 22 |
| 4 | Tampines Rovers | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 18 |
| 5 | Hougang United | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 19 | -7 | 16 |
| 6 | Geylang International | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 13 |
| 7 | Balestier Khalsa | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 16 | -20 | 13 |
| 8 | Young Lions | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 18 | -18 | 4 |
