Brunei DPMM vs Hougang United Prediction: We anticipate a share of the spoils here

Brunei DPMM will face off against Hougang United at the Yishun Stadium on Friday. Both teams have had a poor start to the season, but we expect a winner to emerge here. 

Last five matches: LDLLL

After sacking coach Rui Capela a few days ago, Brunei DPMM acquired the services of James McAllister to turn their woes around. For the fourth time this season, Brunei DPMM suffered a shocking defeat as they succumbed to a loss against Tampines Rovers. They conceded three goals without a response as they went from bad to worse. They have now let in seventeen goals in just seven starts to the season. The hosts have now gone five games without a breakthrough, losing to average opponents in the division. They have now conceded at least three goals in four consecutive matches. 

Brunei DPMM have lost once and drawn a game at home this season. 

Last five games: DLDLD

The guests settled for another share of the spoils against Young Lions on their ground. Since the start of this campaign, the Cheetahs have failed to win any of their last seven matches. Hougang United have now lost four and drawn three over their last seven games, conceding twenty-two and scoring ten. 

Hougang United were one of the worst teams in the division despite finishing 6th on the log last campaign, and we are not sure they’ll go far this time. The Cheetahs have lost twice and drawn a game on the road this season. 

Over their previous twenty meetings, Hougang United have won six while Brunei DPMM have picked up twelve victories and two games ending in a share of the spoils. The hosts have had a difficult season this time and have struggled to find the back of the net. They have a new coach who’s expected to hit the ground running. At the same time, Hougang United will be keen to do better this time, having gone seven games without a breakthrough. 

This game is between two teams struggling, and both sides will be pleased with a point apiece. 

We think the hosts will play well here since they have a new coach, and since the visitors hardly score before the break; bet on home halftime win for 2.30.

We expect to see more than a goal before the break here for 1.74.

Good luck!