Our Young Lions U23 vs Albirex Niigata Singapore U23 Prediction: 2-3
Young Lions U23 vs Albirex Niigata Singapore U23 in the Singapore Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 27, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Young Lions U23 vs Albirex Niigata Singapore U23 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Young Lions U23's Last Match – Young Lions U23 vs Lion City Sailors FC U23
Young Lions U23 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Singapore Premier League 2 loss to Lion City Sailors FC U23 on January 13. In that match, Young Lions U23 controlled 43% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Young Lions U23 | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 25 |
Lion City Sailors FC U23 | 57% | 0 (12) | - | 69 |
Albirex Niigata Singapore U23's Last Match – Hougang United FC U23 vs Albirex Niigata Singapore U23
Albirex Niigata Singapore U23 will be looking to bounce back after a 2-5 Singapore Premier League 2 defeat against Hougang United FC U23 on January 14. In that match, Albirex Niigata Singapore U23 recorded 39% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hougang United FC U23 | 61% | 0 (13) | - | 38 |
Albirex Niigata Singapore U23 | 39% | 0 (3) | - | 33 |
Young Lions U23 vs Albirex Niigata Singapore U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Young Lions U23 | Albirex Niigata Singapore U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Attacking Strength | 1.79 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Young Lions U23 are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Albirex Niigata Singapore U23 average 2.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.