Lion City vs Balestier Central Prediction: We expect goals in this encounter

On Monday, Lion City will lock horns with Balestier Central at the Toa Payoh Stadium. The Sailors are out of the title race when Albirex Niigata defeated Tampines Rovers a few days ago and will now fight for the second spot.

Last five matches: WWLLW

The Sailors returned to winning ways after back-to-back defeats against Brunei and Albirex Niigata. The Sailors scored two late goals to overturn Tanjong Pagar's lead with a (3-2) victory. It was a tough game, but the introduction of Shawal Anuar made a difference for the Sailors. Lion City can leapfrog Tampines Rovers in second spot as they are now eight points behind the league leaders.

Lion City have won eight, lost once and drawn once over their last ten home games.

Last five games: WWWWL

The Tigers four consecutive victories ended abruptly as Hougang United stunned them at home. It was an unexpected result as the visitors came from a goal down to record a (1-3) win over Balestier Central.

Before then, Balestier Central showed character against the Brunei DPMM 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.

Despite their superb form this season, they have been terrible at the back. Balestier Central have conceded the third most goals (56) in twenty games, which have hindered their hope of securing a spot in next season’s AFC Champions League.

Balestier are the second-best away team in the division, with seven wins and three defeats.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Lion City have won eleven while Balestier Central have recorded five victories and four games ending in a tie. Lion City have nothing to play for this season after their recent run, but they’ll hope to finish in second spot. On the contrary, Balestier Central were below their best against Hougang but never stopped fighting. Both sides will come for the maximum points, but something is certain here, the two teams will get a goal each and score more than two goals for 1.70.

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

Rather than picking a winner, we would focus on goals as both sides are capable of achieving that here; bet on both halves over 1.5 goals for 2.56.

Good luck!