Sabah FA vs Selangor FC Prediction: The Rhinos Have Been Unconvincing In This Fixture

Sabah FA will welcome Selangor FC to the Likas Stadium in the ninth round of the Malaysia Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Sabah FA currently have their eyes on a top-two finish this season for the first time since making their return to the top flight in 2021. The Rhinos have lost two of their last seven matches in the league while recording four wins and one draw in the process. 

After a convincing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Kuala Lumpur City FC last time out, Kim Swee Ong and his wards made the trip to Stadium Temerloh to lock horns with Sri Pahang FC. Despite trailing behind by a goal in the sixth minute, they managed to score three goals, leading them to a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

With 13 points accumulated from 7 matches, Sabah FA occupies 4th place in the Malaysia Super. They have maintained a two-point cushion over fifth-placed and sixth-placed Kuching City FC and Kuala Lumpur City FC, respectively, while a three-point deficit separates them from second-placed Selangor, their opponents in this impending encounter. 

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Selangor is striving for their second straight second-place finish this season, with hopes high for another successful campaign. However, their ambitions also have them targeting first place. Approaching this match, they have avoided defeat in their last three matches (W2, D1) and will want to build up on this momentum to secure a favorable outcome in this one.

In their most recent match, they welcomed struggling side Kelantan Darul Naim FC to the MBPJ Stadium. Ronnie Fernández's brace saw them record a comfortable 2-0 victory. This extended their winning streak at home to five matches. 

With 16 points accumulated from 8 matches, Selangor FC occupies 2nd place in the Malaysia Super League standings. They have maintained a two-point cushion over third-placed Terengganu FC and are six points adrift of first-placed Johor Darul Ta'zim.

• Sabah FA have lost one of their last seven home matches in the Super League, a run that extends to the previous season.
• Selangor FC are winless in their last three away matches in the Super League.
• Sabah FA averages 1.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Selangor FC averages 0.33 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 11 meetings, Sabah FA have won 1 time, Selangor FC have won 7 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 25-13 in favor of Selangor FC. 

Despite losing just one of their last four home matches in the Super League, there's no denying that Sabah FA might struggle for a favorable outcome in this one, having won just one of their last 11 encounters against Selangor FC. 

Selangor FC, on the other hand, have also had their fair share of troubles lately, especially on the road where they've failed to win their last three matches; however, given their superiority in this fixture, that run is expected to be halted. 

Considering that seven of their last 11 encounters have exceeded the total of 2.5 goals, we anticipate the same trend to continue here.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.66
• Draw No Bet - Selangor FC for 1.61
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd Half for 1.96