S. League: Young Lions - Geylang International preview and statistics

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Competition: Singapore S. League
Date: Fri 30.August
Match begins: 11:45 (UTC)
Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium (8000 seats)

Season ticket holders at Jalan Besar Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Young Lions languishing in the 8th position so far. The guesting Geylang International will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Young Lions and Geylang International.

This pitch has artificial turf, which is not Geylang International's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artificial turf Geylang International have performed like this: Played 16 matches resulting in 10 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats with the goal stats 25-17 (scored/conceded). These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.

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Young Lions form and stats

The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the S. League this season. Young Lions, who have the fewest scored goals (16) in S. League, have only managed 2 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses from their games here at Jalan Besar Stadium. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Young Lions, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.

The Young Lions crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 1-2 to Geylang International here at Jalan Besar Stadium in a S. League match. Preceding that match was the home game against Hougang United that was lost 2-4.

The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Young Lions here at Jalan Besar Stadium in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (10 from 12 games). Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 20 goals have been conceded.

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Geylang International form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their S. League travels is 4 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats. Momentum is building for Geylang International in their away games, having won their two previous outings.

It's the second away game in a row for Geylang International, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus Young Lions in the S. League last time out. Preceding that game was the away victory against Balestier Khalsa with the score of 4-3.

Geylang International find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 11 goals from 11 away fixtures in the league. For Geylang International, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Young Lions - Geylang International 1-2. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 1 - 2 - 7 (Young Lions wins - draws - Geylang International wins). As for goals, 6 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 4 had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

S. Anuar
5 goals
Z. Chua
5 goals
F. Farhan
5 goals

Young Lions missing players

Geylang International missing players

Young Lions Geylang International
Total Home Home vs mid Statistic Away vs low Away Total
21 12 2 Played 3 11 21
5 2 0 Won 2 4 9
3 2 0 Drew 0 1 2
13 8 2 Lost 1 6 10
16 10 1 Scored 6 11 31
33 20 3 Conceded 7 24 38
95% 100% 100% Over 0.5 100% 100% 100%
67% 67% 50% Over 1.5 100% 91% 81%
43% 42% 50% Over 2.5 100% 73% 71%
14% 17% 0% Over 3.5 33% 18% 33%
10% 17% 0% Over 4.5 33% 18% 24%
48% 58% 50% BTTS 67% 45% 52%
19% 8% 0% Clean Sheets 0% 9% 19%
38% 33% 50% Failed To Score 33% 45% 29%
 
3.5 3.4 3.5 Corners For (avg) 3 3 3.8
4.4 4.5 1.5 Corners Against (avg) 4.3 6.4 5.2
2 1.9 2.5 Yellow Cards (avg) 1.3 1.5 1.9
3 2 2 Red Cards 0 2 3
Key stats this season:
  • Geylang International have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
  • Geylang International have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
  • Geylang International have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Geylang International have won significantly less corners away then at home.
  • Geylang International haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Young Lions have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
  • Young Lions haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.

Young Lions
All Club Friendlies S. League
All Home Away
13-07-19 S.L Young Lions 0 - 1 DPMM FC
18-07-19 S.L Young Lions 1 - 1 Tampines Rovers
28-07-19 S.L Young Lions 1 - 0 Balestier Khalsa
03-08-19 S.L Warriors 2 - 0 Young Lions
07-08-19 S.L Young Lions 1 - 1 DPMM FC
18-08-19 S.L Young Lions 2 - 4 Hougang United
30-08-19 S.L Young Lions 1 - 2 Geylang International
15-09-19 S.L Albirex Niigata S 09:30 Young Lions
18-09-19 S.L Home United 12:15 Young Lions
29-09-19 S.L Tampines Rovers 08:30 Young Lions
Geylang International
All Singapore Cup S. League
All Home Away
05-07-19 S.L Geylang International 2 - 2 Hougang United
12-07-19 S.L Geylang International 2 - 3 Home United
26-07-19 S.L Geylang International 1 - 0 Albirex Niigata S
02-08-19 S.L DPMM FC 3 - 0 Geylang International
14-08-19 S.L Geylang International 2 - 1 Tampines Rovers
18-08-19 S.L Balestier Khalsa 3 - 4 Geylang International
30-08-19 S.L Young Lions 1 - 2 Geylang International
15-09-19 S.L Geylang International 09:30 Hougang United
18-09-19 S.L Geylang International 11:45 Warriors
21-09-19 S.L Home United 09:30 Geylang International

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Hougang United 21 12 3 6 48 36 11 7 1 3 25 17 10 5 2 3 23 19 12 39
2 DPMM FC 19 11 5 3 37 19 8 7 1 0 19 6 11 4 4 3 18 13 18 38
3 Tampines Rovers 20 10 6 4 46 25 10 6 3 1 26 10 10 4 3 3 20 15 21 36
4 Albirex Niigata S 19 9 5 5 28 20 9 6 2 1 15 5 10 3 3 4 13 15 8 32
5 Geylang International 21 9 2 10 31 38 10 5 1 4 20 14 11 4 1 6 11 24 -7 29
6 Home United 20 8 3 9 31 38 10 3 3 4 16 18 10 5 0 5 15 20 -7 27
7 Warriors 19 5 4 10 32 44 10 3 3 4 17 19 9 2 1 6 15 25 -12 19
8 Young Lions 21 5 3 13 16 33 12 2 2 8 10 20 9 3 1 5 6 13 -17 18
9 Balestier Khalsa 20 4 3 13 30 46 10 2 1 7 16 26 10 2 2 6 14 20 -16 15

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