Tampines Rovers vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: The guests can’t be underestimated

On Saturday, Tampines Rovers will square off against Albirex Niigata at the Jalan Besar Stadium. The hosts have been inconsistent lately, with four games without a breakthrough in the league, while the guests come into this fixture with a back-to-back victory. 

Last five games: DDDLD

The hosts have been poor lately as they march here without a win over their previous five games. Tampines Rovers have settled for a share of the spoils in four of their last five matches. More recently, they settled for a tie on their ground against a top side, Lion City. 

Before then, their run of fourteen games without a defeat ended following their (3-2) loss against Brunei DPMM on the road. It was always going to happen, especially with how Tampines Rovers have been playing lately. 

Tampines Rovers, who had a pretty start to the season, head here and presently sit in second spot, and a win here would give them more advantage over their arch-rival. 

Tampines Rovers have won four and drawn three on their ground since the start of this competition. 

Last five games: DWLWW

The White Swans maintained their decent form in the division following their (2-3) victory over Balestier Central. Albirex Niigata are back on their feet as coach Kazuaki Yoshinaga continues to inspire his comrades. They became the only team to have defeated their opponent on the road. Before then, they scored four goals against Tanjong Pagar on their ground.

Albirex Niigata have now won six of their last sixteen matches in the league as they sit in sixth place on the log. The White Swans have lost six, won a game and drawn once over their last eight away matches.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Tampines Rovers have won eight while Albirex Niigata have recorded six victories and six games ending in a stalemate. The guests have lost just once over their last six matches, an impressive run after their poor start to the season. Albirex Niigata's present team can’t be compared to the hosts, but they’ll definitely give the hosts a run for their money.

Tampines Rovers are the favourite here; however, we believe the guests will find the back of the net here. Bet on the guests to score before the break for 2.15.

We anticipate more goals after the break for 1.85.

Good luck!