Johor Darul Ta'zim vs Negeri Sembilan F.C. Prediction: The Deer's Predicted To Find The Back Of The Net Against Formidable Table-Toppers

With only a few steps to go before being crowned champions, Johor Darul Ta'zim prepares for their 19th matchday of the Super League as they host Negeri Sembilan F.C. at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.

Form: DDWWW

Never did they anticipate encountering a disinterested Petaling Jaya City F.C. whose performance in recent matches was patchy enough to put in a valiant effort, to go above and beyond the call of duty to hold them to a 2-2 draw to split the spoils in their most recent match.

And while this has slowed their progress, they still hold the initiative, and while their visitors may see this as an opportunity to cash in on them due to a slight wiggle in their seatbelt, the hosts will undoubtedly unleash their resurgence on them.

Whether it's a minor hiccup in their performance or they're having problems in paradise, their run in the Super League so far cannot be overlooked, as they were on a three-match winning streak in the last five matches played, with 11 points earned from three wins and two draws.

As the season is slowly drawing to an end with their record being polished to an impressive level, they are still far out of reach as they sit in first place with 43 points. However, they have left behind a trail of a 7-point deficit for second-placed Sabah FA to catch up.

Form: WLWWW

The visitors are pushing their own agenda in the Super League and attempting to stay afloat, having recently won 3-2 at home against Sarawak United, registering an important three points to keep them in third place.

With 35 points to their name and occupying third place, they find themselves in a perplexing situation as they are stuck in the middle of either moving up or moving down the standings, and with the cards on the deck not offering many options as they are pitted against a formidable opponent, a resounding result appears a bit improbable this time around.

Their form has been impressive thus far, leaving a room full of compliments as they compete for second place with only one point separating them from Sabah FA. In their last five matches, they've accrued a total of 12 points and have only lost one match.

With one last chance to pull out all the stops and seriously frustrate the hosts in their last super league meeting, the line will be drawn as they, too, seek revenge and cause an upset on the road.

• Johor Darul Ta'zim have won five consecutive home matches in the Super League.
• Negeri Sembilan has failed to score in four of the last nine away matches in the Super League.
• In the last five Super League matches, Negeri Sembilan F.C. has outperformed Johor Darul Ta'zim.
• When these two teams meet, the average number of goals scored is 2.4.

Johor Darul Ta'zim has won 5 of the last 7 meetings; Negeri Sembilan has won 2, and there have been no draws, with a goal difference of 12-5.

Johor Darul Ta'zim have done an outstanding job of reestablishing their dominance in the Super League over the years, with too many titles in their trophy cabinet to count on a single hand.

With no room for error as they face Negeri Sembilan at home, they'll face a huge task to win against a side that has seen their commendable defense only concede 6 goals in five matches.

When compared to Johor Darul Ta'zim, Negeri Sembilan has been the better side in recent matches, but that's another story for another day. While they only need two points to move up to second place, a foolproof plan is all they need to devise a solution that could result in a surprise victory over the table leaders.

Both teams' momentum is still intact as they enter this match and will bet on themselves to win, but this time, our attention will be on the visitors, who have scored 11 goals in their last five games, to break down the home team's defense and score as they are offered at a tempting price to do so.

• Total 2 - Over 0.5 for 2.10
• Asian Handicap 1st Half - Johor Darul Ta'zim -1.0 for 1.87
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.72