Albirex Niigata vs Young Lions Prediction: The White Swans must win to advance to the next round

The White Swans will divert their attention to Singapore when they host Young Lions at the Jurong East Stadium on Sunday. Albirex Niigata must win to stand a chance of advancing, while the visitors' hope of making it to the next round was cut short following their defeat against Tampines Rovers.

The White Swans began the competition with a (1-1) stalemate against Brunei DPMM. That was their first share of the spoils in seven games as the home side stood their ground against the SPL champions. More recently, they suffered a shocking defeat against Geylang International as the visitors struck in both halves while they managed to respond once.

Albirex secured the fourth SPL title in the previous five seasons and will be hopeful of doing the double here. Albirex Niigata adjusted their defense 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 guests began their journey with a (5-0) loss against Tampines Rovers, conceding all five goals in the second half.

The visitors have managed two wins in their last fifty games in all competitions. Young Lions have finished at the bottom of the log for the three consecutive seasons. Young Lions are ranked the worst team in the division after going the whole season with just a win.

Young Lions will be extremely lucky to get a goal here; talk more about winning a match.

Albirex Niigata have won twenty times against Young Lions in all competitions. The White Swans come into this encounter feeling disappointed following their opening-day defeat against Geylang International. We are confident they’ll unleash their anger on the innocent Young Lions who have failed to win their last twenty games; bet on halftime of over 1.5 goals for 1.50.

We expect more than a goal in both halves for 1.56.

Albirex Niigata will literally score more than four goals here for 2.40.

Good luck!