Albirex Niigata vs Balestier Central Prediction: The visiting teams are heads and shoulders above the hosts

Albirex Niigata will square off against Balestier Central at the Jurong East Stadium on Thursday. The guests have improved since the start of this campaign, and they’ll be keen to see off a struggling Albirex Niigata on the road tomorrow. 

Last five games: LLLLL

The White Swans' woes continued with a terrible display against Tanjong Pagar on the road. Alvarez Niigata have now lost five consecutive matches in the league as they sit at the bottom of the log. The hosts conceded twice against their recent ten men Tanjong Pagar as their situation went from bad to worse. Albirex Niigata have conceded the most goals in the league and scored the least goals. 

Albirex Niigata have lost to teams they usually dominate and score more than two or three, which leaves us with the belief that they might finish at the bottom of the log this season. 

Last five games. LDWWL

The Tigers three games’ undefeated run ended with a (4-2) defeat at home against an adamant Lion City team. After a tug-of-war against the guests, Balestier Central succumbed to pressure, conceding twice in a minute over the last few seconds of the game. The defeat halted their unbeaten run in the league as they dropped to the fourth spot on the log. 

Balestier Central have scored more than a goal in all their matches this season, but their defence has been abysmal this campaign, which might cost them a top-four finish in the long run. 

Noor Ali's men have won once and drawn a game on the road this season. 

Over their last twenty meetings, Balestier Central have managed a win, while Albirex Niigata have won sixteen and three games, ending in a tie. The guests head here with a decent performance against Lion City lately; unfortunately, they conceded in the final few seconds of the game. Balestier Central have been at the top of their game recently, and they have all the arsenal available to overwhelm their uninspiring opponent. 

Even though the hosts have had a better head-to-head, Balestier Central are head and shoulders above their opponent.

We expect both teams to score more than a goal before the break for 1.60.

The guests will definitely score more than a goal before the break for 2.34.

Good luck!