Balestier Central vs Hougang United Prediction: The Tigers will maintain their fine form

The team of the moment, Balestier Khalsa Central, will square off against Hougang United at the Bishan Stadium on Friday. The home side have won four games in a row and will be looking for their first victory here. 

Last five games: LWWWW

The Tigers won four games in a row for the first time since 2014 following their victory over Brunei DPMM. Balestier Central showed Character against the home side as they carted away the maximum points. Both sides settled for a (2-2) share of the spoils at the break after an intense battle, while the Tigers scored from the spot in the 87th minute to obtain a significant victory on the road.

Balestier Central continued their excellent form to the season and have now surpassed their previous record with eleven victories already. Despite their superb form this season, they have been terrible at the back. Balestier Central have conceded the third most goals (53) in nineteen games, which might hinder their hope of securing a spot in next season’s AFC Champions League. Balestier have won four and lost five at home this season.

Last five games: LLLLW

Hougang United returned to winning ways after four games without a breakthrough. They took advantage of ten men Geylang International to obtain the maximum points. Goals from Krajcek before the break and a last-minute ditch from Gabriel Quak were enough to hand them their first victory since June. Hougang United have scored the second-fewest goals in this campaign, and it will be hard for them to make the Asian Champions League spot. Hougang United have also conceded thirty-eight times while scoring twenty-two times.

Hougang United have lost five and won four away from home this season.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Balestier Central have won seven, while Hougang United have recorded ten victories and three games ending in a share of the spoils. In their most recent meeting, Balestier Central defeated Hougang United at home, scoring three times while responding just once. Balestier Central are on another level this season and are one of the teams not moved by how many goals you get against them, as they’ll always out-score you. Ryoya Taniguchi has scored twenty times for the home side this season, and he’s the leading goal scorer in the division. We expect him to get more than a goal for his side here. Hougang United have struggled in recent games, and their latest victory was against a ten-man Geylang International. We expect the home side to continue their fine form and secure all the points here for 1.80.

The home side will definitely concede; bet on BTTS and over 2.5 goals for 1.76.

We expect the home side to score in both halves for 2.10.

Good luck!