Tanjong Pagar vs Balestier Central Prediction: Can the visitors surpass their previous season record with eleven games to go?

Tanjong Pagar will host Balestier Central at the Toa Payoh Stadium on Thursday. The visitors have garnered the same amount of points they had last season, with twelve games yet to be played. Both sides are the only team yet to draw a game this season.

Last five games: LWLLL

The Jaguars are struggling to win games this season and have lost eleven in their last sixteen encounters. Since their scrappy victory against Young Lions, Tanjong Pagar have lost three games in a row, although there is no way they could have won against Albirex Niigata and Lion City. More recently, they bowed to a (1-7) home loss as the Sailors carted away all the points. It was the first time they conceded seven times in a game. After holding the visitors to a (1-2) before the break, they let in five goals in the second half without a red card.

Tanjong's major problem lies in their defense, as they have conceded more than a goal over their last nine games.

Tanjong Pagar are definitely a great side, but they will need two or more signings to compete with the top guys in the league. Tanjong Pagar have won twice and lost five at home this season.

Last five games: LLWLW

The Tigers bounced back from their disappointing (2-3) defeat against Geylang International. Balestier Central scored three times before a consolation goal from the home side to earn an impressive victory on the road. Balestier Central have improved massively in recent games and have only failed to score in two of their previous sixteen games.

Despite their massive improvement this season, they have been terrible at the back. Balestier Central have conceded the joint most goals (47) in just sixteen games, which might hinder their hope of securing a spot in next season’s AFC Champions League. Balestier have won five and lost three away from home this season.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Balestier Central have won eleven while Tanjong Pagar have recorded six victories, and three games ended in a share of the spoils. Balestier have won back-to-back against Tanjong Pagar, scoring eight while conceding five times. Balestier Central are one of the most improved sides this season, and with the way they move, we are certain the home side won’t be able to contain them. Tanjong Pagar won’t find it difficult to score here, as the visitors BTTS while Balestier win or draw.

Since both sides lack proper defense, we expect both halves to end in over 1.5 goals for 2.55.

Balestier Central have been remarkable of late, and without a red card, they'll win here for 1.78.

We expect to see more than a goal before the break for 1.98.

Good luck!