Sabah FA vs Johor Darul Ta'zim Prediction: History Stacked Against The Rhinos; Defeat Is Inevitable!

Sabah FA will welcome early pacesetters and defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim to the Likas Stadium in the fifth round of the Malaysia Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Approaching this match, Sabah's dreams of lifting the trophy this season were crushed as they lost 3-0 (aggr. 7-0) to Terengganu in the second leg of the Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final. 

In the league, their latest match was against Kuching City FC, who came from one goal down to snatch a narrow 2-1 victory at home. This extended their winning run in the league to two matches while avoiding defeat in three matches.

With 7 points accumulated from 3 matches, Sabah FC sits in fourth place, three points ahead of Kuala Lumpur (5th), PDRM (6th), and Pahang (7th). They are five points adrift of league leader Johor Darul Ta'zim. 

The defending champions, on the other hand, are within touching distance of defending their title in the Malaysia FA Cup. They defeated third-tier Malaysia University FC 13-0 on aggregate to progress to the semi-finals, where they'll get to lock horns with Kedah in a two-legged bout.

In the league, their latest match was against Pahang, and Heberty rewrote the storyline, bagging a hat-trick and leading his side to a decisive 3-0 home victory. This extended their winning run in the league to four matches. 

With 12 points accumulated from four matches, Johor Darul Ta'zim are the current leaders in the Malaysia Super League standings and have maintained a three-point cushion over second-placed Selangor FC. 

• Sabah FA are currently on a nine-match unbeaten run in the Super League, a run that extends to the previous season.
• Johor Darul Ta'zim is currently on a seven-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Sabah FA averages 1.6 goals per game when playing at home and Johor Darul Ta'zim averages 4.6 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 9 meetings, Sabah FC have won 1 time, Johor Darul Ta'zim have won 8 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 27-7 in favor of Johor Darul Ta'zim. 

There's no denying that Sabah has commenced the season on a positive note, avoiding defeat in their last three matches. However, their performance will be tested by a major obstacle in this impending encounter as they lock horns with a side they last defeated in 2012. Since then, they have gone 13 matches without victory (L12, D1), making their chances of success in this one slim.

Johor Darul Ta'zim are overwhelming favorites with bookmakers to secure a comfortable victory away from home and extend their winning run in the league to five matches. Considering that they are currently on an eleven-match winning streak in this encounter, there's no doubt that their perspective is unquestionably clear. 

Therefore, support the away side in the half-time or full-time market, as this has been the case in three of their last four matches this season.

• Half-time/Full-time - Johor Darul Ta'zim for 2.05
• W2 & TO 1.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams To Score - No for 2.31