Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.72 – our chance 63% vs 58% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultAlbirex Niigata S to win ✓71% · @1.19
Double chanceAlbirex Niigata S or draw ✓88% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.72
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗72% · @1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.74
Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
13:30 WAT, Saturday 21 February: Young Lions v Albirex Niigata S in the Premier League, played at Jalan Besar Stadium. In the table, Young Lions are 7th, in the drop zone, on 3 points after 6 matches; Albirex Niigata S are 4th (among the top four) with 7.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Young Lions 1.1 xG, Albirex Niigata S 2.5 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 72% for three or more goals, 63% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Young Lions 12%, draw 17%, Albirex Niigata S 71%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.72.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.72 – the bookmaker implies 58%, our ratings say 63%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (72%, odds 1.26). Most likely score in line with that pick: Young Lions 1–2 Albirex Niigata S. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Young Lions12%fair 8.47 · @9.75
Draw17%fair 5.98 · @7.25
Albirex Niigata S71%fair 1.40 · @1.19
3.65Expected goals
1.11Young Lions xG
2.54Albirex Niigata S xG
63%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
0–28%
1–38%
1–17%
0–37%
0–17%
From our goals model: Young Lions 1.1 – 2.5 Albirex Niigata S expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Albirex Niigata S to win✓
71%
1.40
1.19
Double chance
Albirex Niigata S or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.59
1.72 ▲
Draw no bet
Albirex Niigata S (draw no bet)✓
86%
1.17
–
Asian handicap
Albirex Niigata S -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
1.07
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
1.26
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.66
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
1.47
First team to score
Albirex Niigata S to score first✓
68%
1.47
–
Half-time result
Albirex Niigata S ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.95
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Albirex Niigata S / FT Albirex Niigata S✓
46%
2.18
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.74
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Recent results
Young Lions – last 1
L
13 Feb
@ Balestier Khalsa
1–3
L
1.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Albirex Niigata S
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Young Lions and Albirex Niigata S.
What is the prediction for Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.26.
Who will win Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S?
On our numbers Young Lions have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Albirex Niigata S 71%.
How many goals will there be in Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S?
Our predicted score is Young Lions 1–2 Albirex Niigata S, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S?
Young Lions vs Albirex Niigata S (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Jalan Besar Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
