Hougang United vs Albirex Niigata S: prediction and stats
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 15Kick-off on April 2, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Hougang Stadium, Singapore
The Footlab model makes Albirex Niigata S the favourite at 62%, against 20% for a draw and 18% for Hougang United. The most likely score is 1-2.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Hougang United vs Albirex Niigata S?
Albirex Niigata S starts as the favourite with a 220-point Elo edge (1,674 vs 1,455).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hougang United have 6 wins, 0 draws and 9 defeats; Albirex Niigata S have 11, 1 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Tanjong Pagar(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| May 10, 2026 | Tampines Rovers(home) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| May 5, 2026 | Tanjong Pagar(away) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Balestier Khalsa(away) | 3-0 | Premier League |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Albirex Niigata S(home) | 0-4 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | Young Lions(home) | 3-0 | Premier League |
| May 10, 2026 | Home United(away) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| May 4, 2026 | Young Lions(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Tampines Rovers(home) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Tanjong Pagar(home) | 4-0 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Hougang United win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Albirex Niigata S win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | Hougang United 0-4 Albirex Niigata S | Premier League |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Albirex Niigata S 2-1 Hougang United | Premier League |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Hougang United 1-1 Albirex Niigata S | Cup |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Hougang United 0-4 Albirex Niigata S | Premier League |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Hougang United 1-0 Albirex Niigata S | Premier League |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Albirex Niigata S 1-2 Hougang United | Cup |
Last archived meeting: Hougang United vs Albirex Niigata S on Apr 18, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Hougang United score 1.3 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Albirex Niigata S score 2.1 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 68% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hougang United | 1.3 | 1.7 | 4 | 7/15 | 11/15 |
| Albirex Niigata S | 2.1 | 0.8 | 8 | 6/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Hougang United sit 6th in Premier League (21 points from 21 matches) and Albirex Niigata S sit 3rd (47 points from 21 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Albirex Niigata S | 21 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 47 | 19 | 47 |
| 6 | Hougang United | 21 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 41 | 21 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Hougang United vs Albirex Niigata S?
- The Footlab model makes Albirex Niigata S the favourite at 62%, against 20% for a draw and 18% for Hougang United.
- Where and when is Hougang United vs Albirex Niigata S played?
- Hougang United vs Albirex Niigata S is played on April 2, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Hougang Stadium, in the Premier League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 68% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.