Albirex Niigata vs Tampines Rovers Prediction: Can it be the end of the road for the hosts?

Albirex Niigata have a stern test ahead of their clash against Tampines Rovers at the Jurong East Stadium. It’s a fight to finish between both teams, as Tampines Rovers need a point while Albirex Niigata must win to advance to the next round. 

The White Swans head here with a poor performance against Young Lions, scoring two goals against a poorly organised side. Albirex Niigata look very disconnected from this tournament, and we are not sure they really want to win the trophy. Their performance have been poor, as they sit in the third spot on the log. 

Albirex secured the fourth SPL title in the previous five seasons and will be hopeful of doing the double here. Albirex Niigata adjusted their defence at the beginning of the season and were rewarded as the best defensive team in the division. Albirex Niigata also scored more than any other sides in the league, winning with an eight-point margin.

The visitors have had a great run in this competition, with two wins in their last three games. After their (1-0) defeat against DPMM, they bounced back with a comfortable victory over ten men Geylang International.

The Stags, who missed out on the title following their run of five games with just a win, will strive to win the Singapore Cup. Tampines Rovers finished in third spot for the second consecutive season, trailing Lion City with six points.

Tampines Rovers will be desperate to make up for their poor performance in the league as they set their sights on winning the Singapore Cup.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Tampines Rovers have won five while Albirex Niigata have recorded ten victories and five games ending in a tie. Albirex Niigata doesn’t seem like they are interested in winning the Singapore Cup, and with a win since the competition began, they’re on the verge of missing out on the next phase. At the same time, Tampines Rovers need a point here to advance to the next round, having won two of their last two games. We expect more than a goal before the break for 1.87.

We expect the visitors to win either half for 2.50. 

We expect to see BTTS and over 2.5 goals here for 1.58.

Good luck!