Stadium: Our Tampines Hub
Time: 03.08.2023, 02:45 PM
With four games to wrap up the season, Albirex Niigata must win when they lock horns with Geylang International at Our Tampines Hub Stadium on Thursday.
Geylang International (5th)
Last five games: DLDWW
The Eagles are unbeaten over their last three games as they head here with a convincing (1-2) victory over Brunei DPMM on the road. Despite missing Bezecourt in their last three games, Geylang International showed character against Brunei, scoring twice while conceding once. Geylang International played their fourth game without V. Bezecourt, who have scored in three consecutive matches and will miss their next game after being forced out in the encounter against Tampines Rovers.
Geylang International are far from achieving their target this season as they trail third-placed Lion City by eighteen points.
Geylang have won four, drawn once, and lost four at home this season.
Albirex Niigata (1st)
Last five games: WDWWW
The White Swans continued their journey of retaining the league title when they scored six times and conceded three against their closest rival. Albirex have been phenomenal since the beginning of the season and have won sixteen times, drawn two times while losing twice.
After dismantling Young Lions, Albirex Niigata secured the maximum points against second-placed Tampines Rovers.
The white Swans have strengthened their defense and have played twenty games while conceding sixteen times, the least of all clubs. 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 six, drawn twice, and lost once away from home this season.
Expert Betting Tips
Over their previous twenty meetings, Geylang International have won twice while Albirex have recorded fifteen wins and three games ending in a tie. Albirex Niigata lead by five points on the log; even though it’s mostly certain they’ll win the league, they’ll need all the points here to guarantee that. Geylang International have nothing else to play for, as they’re out of the Asian Cup spot. It’s an open game, and we’re going to focus on goals; bet on Albirex Niigata to score in both halves for 1.78.
We expect to see more than a goal before the break for 1.80.
Regardless of the home side's form of late, Albirex Niigata are expected to win before the break for 1.70.
Good luck!