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Albirex Niigata

J-League - 2025

Albirex Niigata Playing Style Analysis

Albirex Niigata employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the J-League, earning an overall performance rating of 46.5/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 18 matches in the 2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Albirex Niigata's primary strengths lie in possession play (82.6% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the J-League for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in set piece threat (20.0% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for Albirex Niigata's tactical development.

Albirex Niigata 2025 Season Performance

In the 2025 J-League season, Albirex Niigata has been analyzed across 18 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.17 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the J-League.

With an average 52.5% ball possession, Albirex Niigata demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Albirex Niigata Next Match: June 15, 2025

Albirex Niigata faces Yokohama F. Marinos at home on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 05:00 UTC in the J-League.

Given Albirex Niigata's possession-heavy, methodical approach approach, this match will test their tactical setup against Yokohama F. Marinos's style of play.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Possession-heavy, methodical approach

Overall Performance Rating: 46.5/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Possession Play (82.6%)
Areas for Improvement:
  • Set Piece Threat (20.0%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 18
Avg xG per Game 1.17
Avg Possession 52.5%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.29
Avg Possession 51.1%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.17 vs 1.19
42%
-1.6%
Non-Penalty xG
1.08 vs 1.11
42%
-3.0%
Expected Goals on Target
0.99 vs 1.06
32%
-6.6%
Goals per Game
1.1 vs 1.2
37%
-7.7%
Total Shots
10.6 vs 11.6
21%
-8.5%
Shots on Target
3.7 vs 3.6
47%
+1.6%
Shots Inside Box
6.7 vs 7.3
26%
-8.5%
Big Chances Created
1.9 vs 1.9
47%
-0.5%
Big Chances Missed
1.2 vs 1.2
42%
-2.6%
Assists
0.6 vs 1.0
0%
-40.4%
Key Passes
7.3 vs 8.3
21%
-11.4%
Possession %
52.5 vs 49.9
74%
+5.2%
Total Passes
518 vs 434
90%
+19.4%
Successful Passes
429 vs 340
90%
+26.1%
Pass Accuracy %
81.9 vs 77.1
90%
+6.3%
Long Passes
60.7 vs 57.9
68%
+4.9%
Successful Long Passes
26.3 vs 21.5
84%
+22.0%
Total Attacks
89.6 vs 100.9
0%
-11.2%
Dangerous Attacks
34.9 vs 47.9
0%
-27.1%
Corners
4.0 vs 4.7
26%
-15.6%
Total Crosses
14.5 vs 18.1
5%
-19.8%
Accurate Crosses
3.3 vs 4.3
5%
-22.3%
Successful Dribbles
6.4 vs 6.0
68%
+6.4%
Tackles
15.2 vs 15.4
58%
-1.4%
Interceptions
9.6 vs 8.7
90%
+10.2%
Duels Won
45.4 vs 51.4
10%
-11.5%
Fouls Committed
9.2 vs 11.0
21%
-16.0%
Offsides
1.6 vs 1.7
53%
-5.9%
Expected Goals Against
1.27 vs 1.18
58%
+7.3%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.21 vs 0.01
32%
-2698.6%
Shooting Performance
-0.17 vs -0.12
32%
+41.9%
Expected Goals Prevented
-0.17 vs 0.06
10%
-376.2%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.29 vs 1.19
L10
+8.7%
Non-Penalty xG
1.13 vs 1.11
L10
+1.6%
Expected Goals on Target
0.95 vs 1.06
L10
-10.3%
Goals per Game
1.1 vs 1.2
L10
-8.2%
Total Shots
10.0 vs 11.6
L10
-13.8%
Shots on Target
3.1 vs 3.6
L10
-14.1%
Shots Inside Box
6.3 vs 7.3
L10
-14.3%
Big Chances Created
2.0 vs 1.9
L10
+5.3%
Big Chances Missed
1.1 vs 1.2
L10
-9.8%
Assists
0.4 vs 1.0
L10
-55.0%
Key Passes
7.3 vs 8.3
L10
-11.8%
Possession %
51.1 vs 49.9
L10
+2.4%
Total Passes
490 vs 434
L10
+13.1%
Successful Passes
404 vs 340
L10
+18.8%
Pass Accuracy %
81.6 vs 77.1
L10
+5.8%
Long Passes
60.3 vs 57.9
L10
+4.2%
Successful Long Passes
24.8 vs 21.5
L10
+15.1%
Total Attacks
79.4 vs 100.9
L10
-21.3%
Dangerous Attacks
33.5 vs 47.9
L10
-30.1%
Corners
3.5 vs 4.7
L10
-26.1%
Total Crosses
13.2 vs 18.1
L10
-27.0%
Accurate Crosses
3.2 vs 4.3
L10
-25.4%
Successful Dribbles
6.1 vs 6.0
L10
+1.6%
Tackles
14.7 vs 15.4
L10
-4.8%
Interceptions
9.9 vs 8.7
L10
+14.2%
Duels Won
45.9 vs 51.4
L10
-10.6%
Fouls Committed
8.8 vs 11.0
L10
-19.9%
Offsides
1.7 vs 1.7
L10
-0.7%
Expected Goals Against
1.24 vs 1.18
L10
+4.8%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.21 vs 0.01
L10
-2698.6%
Shooting Performance
-0.34 vs -0.12
L10
+172.2%
Expected Goals Prevented
-0.42 vs 0.06
L10
-771.8%

Next Fixture

15 June 2025, 05:00 UTC
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J-League - 2025

Last 5 Results

31 May 2025
Nagoya Grampus 3 - 0 Albirex Niigata
25 May 2025
Albirex Niigata 2 - 1 Shonan Bellmare
18 May 2025
Fagiano Okayama 2 - 1 Albirex Niigata
11 May 2025
Albirex Niigata 1 - 1 Urawa Reds
03 May 2025
Albirex Niigata 2 - 3 FC Tokyo

Albirex Niigata Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albirex Niigata's playing style?

Albirex Niigata employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the J-League, with a performance rating of 46.5/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Albirex Niigata's squad?

Albirex Niigata's current squad consists of 32 players across all positions in the 2025 J-League season.

When is Albirex Niigata's next match?

Albirex Niigata next plays on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 05:00 UTC against Yokohama F. Marinos in the J-League.

What are Albirex Niigata's recent results?

Albirex Niigata's most recent match was Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Albirex Niigata on May 31, 2025.

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