Johor Darul Ta'zim FC vs Negeri Sembilan FC Prediction: The Southern Tigers Have Been Running Rampant In The Final Third

Johor Darul Ta'zim FC welcomes Negeri Sembilan FC to the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in the 16th round of the Super League.

Let's have a look at the latest Malaysia Super League predictions between Johor Darul Ta'zim FC and Negeri Sembilan FC, match facts, and up-to-date betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Johor Darul Ta'zim FC cruised past Selangor FC in the Malaysia FA Cup semi-final with ease as 21-year-old Arif Aiman Hanapi's hattrick and Fernando Forestieri's strike witnessed them eke out a commanding 4:0 victory, booking their spot in the finals, where they'll get to face off with Kuala Lumpur City FC, which will be their fourth appearance in a final and a chance for them to defend their title.

After that win, they went on to unleash their dominance against the same side—Kuala Lumpur City FC, whom they'll get to face in the final of the Malaysia FA Cup—as they claimed a 6:1 triumph in the Super League, nothing short of a dominant performance from the reigning champions, extending their winning streak to fifteen matches and counting!

Boasting the best home and away record this season, where they've kept a 100% winning record, they have won all of their seven matches played at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium while racking up an unbelievable 31 goals in the process.

They presently occupy first place with 45 points and have maintained an eleven-point advantage over title-chasing Selangor FC in second place.

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Negeri Sembilan FC, on the other hand, saw their run in the Malaysia FA Cup cut short as they slumped to a 3:1 defeat at the hands of Selangor FC to be eliminated in the quarterfinal in late May of this year. Their last appearance in the final was in 2010 against Kedah Darul Aman FC at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, a match where they got their hands on their second trophy of the competition after winning 5:4 on penalties.

After that unfortunate ordeal, they went on a three-match winless run, picking up two draws and a loss. Their recent match was against Penang FC, where they managed to salvage a valuable point thanks to Tommy Mawat Bada's late 88th-minute equalizer.

Their performance away from home has left much to be desired, as a solitary win against PDRM FC (2:1) is the only win recorded in their last six matches, where two losses and three draws have been picked up, and as they go up against a formidable side, there's no denying that a second consecutive loss is just 90 minutes away from being inked down. 

They presently occupy ninth place with 19 points and are three points adrift of eighth place, while they have maintained a three-point advantage over Penang FC in tenth place.

• Johor Darul Ta'zim have won fifteen consecutive matches in the Super League.
• Negeri Sembilan FC has lost eight consecutive matches against Johor Darul Ta'zim FC.
• Johor Darul Ta'zim FC averages 4.43 goals per game when playing at home, and Negeri Sembilan FC averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 9 meetings, Johor Darul Ta'zim FC have won 7 times, Negeri Sembilan FC have won 2 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 24-5 in favor of Johor Darul Ta'zim FC.

Johor Darul Ta'zim FC are a team that needs no introduction coming into this game, and there's no doubt that they are once again favored to secure another three-pointer, especially at home, where they've proven to be an unassailable force.

On the other hand, Negeri Sembilan FC's chances at goal will undeniably come at a premium given their opponents resolute defense, which has only shipped two goals in fifteen matches. While defeat is more certain than a win, putting forth a defensive front to avoid an embarrassing outcome will be the only thing considered an impressive showing on their part, as this can be considered a bad time for them to build up on their momentum.

While there's no value in picking them up in the full-time market, an Asian handicap of -3.0 should be enough to surface here given that they have won four of their last seven matches in this fixture by a goal margin of 3+.

• Handicap 1 (-3) for 1.75
• Half-time Correct Score - Johor Darul Ta'zim 2:0 Negeri Sembilan for 4.00
• Goal range - 4 to 5 for 2.55