Tanjong Pagar vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: The hosts stand a better chance against their opponent

On Friday, Tanjong Pagar will square off against Albirex Niigata at the Jurong East Stadium. Hasrin Jailani's men will be keen to get it right this time after their poor performance against Lion City, while the visitors will seek their second victory of the season.

Last five matches: DLLWL

The Jaguars have been below par this season, heading here with four defeats in just six starts to the season. Tanjong Pagar suffered their fourth defeat of the season against a tough Lions City team. Despite the defeat, Tanjong Pagar never stopped trying but were denied several goal-scoring opportunities. Before then, they recorded their first win of the season against Brunei DPMM on their ground.

The Jaguars strengthened their squad after a below-par season; unfortunately, we can’t see them challenge for the SPL title this season. Tanjong Pagar have started this campaign with their usual momentum, and nothing seems to have changed about them. 

Last five games: WLLLL

The White Swans keep worsening as they suffered another blow at home against Geylang International. They have now conceded the most goals this season (23) and have lost the most games (5) in just six starts. 

Albirex Niigata have had a terrible start to the season, with just a victory in six games. Before then, they conceded seven goals in a single match for the first time since 2009. Albirex Niigata have lost to teams they usually dominate and score more than two or three, which leaves us with the belief that they might finish at the bottom of the log this season. 

Over their previous twenty meetings, four games have ended in a draw, while Tanjong Pagar have won five, and Albirex Niigata have recorded eleven victories. The guests have been terrible this season and have picked up one victory in their last six matches. At the same time, the hosts have not been at their best, but they have definitely shown signs of improvement lately. 

Tanjong Pagar are expected to get off to a flying start after their decisive performance against a tough team lately.

We expect to see more than a goal before the break for 1.70.

Good luck!