Selangor FC vs Penang FC Prediction: A Comfortable Win For The Red Giants Predicted!

In the 17th round of the Malaysia Super League, Selangor FC will host Penang FC at the MBPJ Stadium.

Can Penang FC put their erratic away form to bed by claiming a comfortable win in this encounter, or will they succumb to a convincing defeat?

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Starting with the hosts, Selangor suffered an unfortunate ordeal in the semi-final of the Malaysia FA Cup late in June as they bowed down to a 4:0 defeat at the hands of Johor Darul Tazim, thwarting their chances of making their eighth appearance in the final, though they can still boast with pride that they are the most successful club in this competition with five titles to their name alongside Kedah.

With that loss, they managed to rebound with a convincing 2:1 win over Kuching City FC at home, but they followed up by building up on that momentum to extend their winning run in the league to three matches, as this was followed by a recent 1:0 loss to Pahang on the road.

After going on a two-match winless run at home, recording a 1:1 draw against Pahang and a 0:4 loss to Johor Darul Tazim, they have since dusted themselves in fashionable style to record five consecutive wins, with their most highlighted match being a 5:1 walkover over Terengganu FC. And it's without a shadow of a doubt that they'll be at their most dominant in this clash.

In the standings, they presently occupy second place with 34 points, level on points with Sri Pahang FC in third place, while they are fourteen points adrift of first place.

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As for the visitors, they too have something in common with the hosts going into this game, as their run in the Malaysia FA Cup was short-lived, as they were eliminated from the quarter-finals, losing 5:0 at the hands of Johor Darul Ta'zim at the end of May. 

However, their confrontation didn't stop there as they were later pitted against them in the league, where despite the unwavering support of their fans, they lost 2:0. This was followed by two consecutive 1:1 draws to Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan, extending their winless run to five matches, a run that came to an end in their most recent match against Kelantan FC as they claimed a hard-fought 4:3 victory in front of their supporters.

Away from home, they've left much to be desired with their performance, as it has been clear as day that inconsistency has flooded their travels this season in the last seven matches, where only two measly points from two draws have been accrued while losing five in the process, and chances of extending that negative run stand at a high.

In the standings, they presently occupy ninth place with 19 points, level on points with Negeri Sembilan FC in tenth place, while their bid for an eighth-place finish is hampered by a three-point deficit.

• Selangor FC have lost two of their last ten home matches in this fixture.
• Penang FC have yet to win any of their last seven away matches in the Super League.
• Selangor FC averages 2.13 goals per game when playing at home, and Penang FC averages 0.71 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 22 meetings, Selangor FC have won 13 times, Penang FC have won 5 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 16-7 in favor of Selangor FC.

Selangor FC's previous result could be considered somewhat of a blip given that they have been impressive this season to the extent that they have become a formidable side, as reflected by their performance at home, which has seen them win five consecutive matches.

With nothing much to offer, Penang FC know that their chances of walking away with a positive result are all but slim due to their erratic away form, which has seen them without a win in their last seven matches while taking into account their struggles in this fixture.

As such, we anticipate the home team to cruise to a comfortable win, where the Asian handicap of -1.5 should be enough to surface.

• Asian Handicap - Selangor FC -1.5 for 1.90
• Total - Over 3.5 for 2
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.64