Albirex Niigata vs Lion City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Albirex prepare to host Lion City on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this SINGAPORE: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Albirex, currently 3rd in the standings with 22 points from 10 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 10 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Lion City, sitting 1st with 31 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 20 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Albirex and Lion City have favored Lion City, with Lion City claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). This fixture has generally favored Lion City in recent years.

In their previous league match against Young Lions, Albirex recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Sunny, Jo , Kim, Iida, Suzliman, Ozawa, Firdaus Hassan, Hyeonju, Ishibashi, Rasaq, Nakano. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Lion City's last outing came against Tampines, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Susak, Costa, Datkovic, Wright, Azman, Ndenge, Harun, Ramselaar, Hami, Nakamura, Thy. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Albirex are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Albirex and Lion City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Albirex's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Lion City's games average 3.6 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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