Albirex Niigata vs Hougang United Prediction: We expect a cricket score here

Albirex Niigata will lock horns with Hougang United at the Toa Payoh Stadium on Saturday. This dead rubber encounter might feature some fringe players as both sides prepare for the Singapore FA Cup coming up before the end of the month.

Last five games: DWWWW

The White Swans extended their unbeaten run to thirteen games following their (1-5) victory over Balestier Central.

Albirex Niigata have had a fantastic season after retaining the SPL League. One thing they worked on this season is their defensive record; Albirex Niigata have conceded the fewest goals this season (20) compared to last season’s (48).

The White Swans are flying high with thirteen games without defeat. Albirex Niigata have been phenomenal since the beginning of the season and have won nineteen times and drawn two times while losing twice. Albirex Niigata have been clinical in front of goal and have scored more than a goal in all but twice this season. Albirex Niigata have won ten and drawn once at home this season.

Last five games: WWWLD

Hougang United surrendered to another share of the spoils after Lion City ended their four-game unbeaten run. Hougang United, who were almost celebrating a (3-2) victory over Tanjong Pagar, were stunned in the 93rd minute when the visitors scored an equalizer.

Before their recent two games, the Tigers were on four consecutive games without defeat; victories over Geylang, Balestier, Brunei DPMM, and Levadia were enough to move them to the sixth spot. Hougang United have scored the second-fewest goals in this campaign and can not finish above the 6th spot this season.

Hougang United have also conceded fifty-two times while scoring thirty-seven goals this season. Hougang United have won six and drawn five away from home this season.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Albirex Niigata have won ten while Hougang United have recorded four victories and six games ending in a tie. Albirex Niigata coach Kazuaki Yoshinga has never lost against Hougang United before. Albirex Niigata have not lost at home this season, and after watching Hougang United concede eight times against Lion City, we expect the champions to win heavily here; bet on a home HT win for 1.50.

We expect to see more than a goal before the break for 1.51.

We also expect a cricket score here; bet on a total of over 4.5 goals for 1.78.

Good luck!