Lion City vs Tampines: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Lion City prepare to host Tampines on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this SINGAPORE: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Lion City, currently 1st in the standings with 30 points from 10 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 15 points from 5 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 22 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Tampines, sitting 2nd with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 17 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Lion City and Tampines have favored Lion City, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Tanjong Pagar Utd Fc, Lion City recorded a 7-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Susak, Costa, Datkovic, Wright, Azman, Hami, Pires, Nakamura, Ramselaar, Anuar, Lopes. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Tampines's last outing came against Albirex, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Buhari, Yoshimoto, Yamashita, Mahler, Najeeb, Sumi, Shahiran, Buhagiar, Kazama, Kobayashi, Higashikawa. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Lion City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Lion City and Tampines 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: Lion City's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Tampines's games average 4.1 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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