Johor Darul Ta'zim vs Sabah FA Prediction: A Game Where Defense Might Not Matter!

Johor Darul Ta'zim will welcome Sabah FA to the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in the 18th round of the Malaysia Super League. Johor Darul Ta'zim currently leads at the top with a 11 point cushion and are 17 points behind third-placed Sabah FA.

Let's have a look at the latest Malaysia Super League predictions between Johor Darul Ta'zim vs. Sabah FA, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Johor Darul Ta'zim has been unstoppable in all domestic competitions this season. This was evident in their 4-0 home thrashing of Kuala Lumpur City FC in the second leg of the Malaysia Cup quarterfinal. With a dominant 6-1 aggregate success, they booked their spot in the semifinal where Terengganu FC awaits their arrival. 

The Southern Tigers' last match in the league saw them secure a decisive 3-1 away victory against Sri Pahang FC. In light of that result, they have won nine consecutive matches and are the only team in the league yet to suffer defeat in 16 games (W15, D1). 

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Sabah FA, on the other hand, has been doing well this season, but compared to their opponents in this impending encounter, they are an inferior team by a big margin. The visitors ended 2024 on a low as they played out a goalless draw against Kuching City FC in the second leg of the Malaysia Cup quarterfinal. However, a 1-0 win in the first leg was enough to see them advance to the next round.

The Rhino's form in the league has improved significantly, considering they were on a three match winless run, recording two losses and a solitary draw. A 2-1 away victory against Kuching City FC extended their winning streak in the league to five matches. During this run, they scored an impressive 19 goals, and it won't come as a shocking revelation if they were to get on the scoreboard here.

• Johor Darul Ta'zim is currently on a 14-match winning streak against Sabah FA.
• Both teams have scored in four of the last seven matches between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Sabah FA.
• Sabah FA has scored three or more goals in three of their last five away matches in the Super League.
• Johor Darul Ta'zim is currently on a 28-match winning streak when playing at home, a run that stretches to the previous season.

In the last 10 meetings, Johor Darul Ta'zim has won 9 times, Sabah FA has won 1 times and there have been 0 draws with the goal difference being 30-8 in favor of Johor Darul Ta'zim. 

Johor Darul Ta'zim has not only been dominant this season but has been unassailable in front of their home crowd. This is a team that has avoided defeat in their last 35 home games, and this is why they are overwhelming favorites to pick up three points.

Sabah FA might be underdogs, but let's not forget that they, too, have a mean offense in the league this season. They boast the second-best offensive record, and there's no way I'm seeing them not get on the scoreboard here, but when it comes to picking up maximum points here, I'm unsure about their chances.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.03
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.90
• Half-time/Full-time - Johor Darul Ta'zim for 1.61