Hougang United vs Balestier Central Prediction: This encounter won’t deprive us of goals

Following their back-to-back defeats, Hougang United will strive to secure the maximum points when they host Balestier Central tomorrow.

Last five games: WWWLL

Hougang United's four consecutive victories ended with a back-to-back defeat against a strong Lion City and a formidable Tampines Rovers. They surrendered to a (2-0) loss against Tampines Rovers; after denying the home side penetration before the break, Hougang United lost focus as Tampines Rovers struck twice to obtain all the points. More recently, they conceded three times to Lion City on the road.

Both teams are the only game they’ve failed to score over their previous six meetings. 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-four times while scoring nineteen goals.

Hougang United have lost four, drawn once, and won twice at home this season.

Last five games: WLLWL

The Tigers failed to maintain their winning momentum when they lost (2-3) against ten men Geylang International. Balestier have enjoyed some clinical improvement this season as they are yet to receive a red card, while four sides have been shown red cards against them. They failed to take advantage of ten men Geylang International. Despite their excellent form this season, they have been terrible at the back. Balestier Central have conceded the joint most goals (46) in just fifteen games, which might hinder their hope of securing a spot in next season’s AFC Champions League.

Balestier have won four and lost three away from home this season.

Balestier Central have won six while Hougang United have recorded ten victories and four games ending in a tie over their previous twenty meetings. Hougang United already won the first leg on the road against Balestier. Hougang United were fantastic before they met Tampines Rovers and Lion City. Hougang will be desperate to bounce back, and there is no better encounter than this. Balestier have the zeal to score but lacks the ability to prevent others from scoring. It will rain goals here, and we expect both sides to score more than two goals.

We expect Hougang United to secure all the points just because they play at home.

We expect a fun-filled halftime with more than a goal before the break.

Good luck!