Albirex Niigata FC vs Hougang United FC Prediction: It won’t be business as usual for the hosts

The Singapore Cup will kick off during the mid-season as Albirex Niigata squares off against Hougang United at the Jurong East Stadium on Sunday. The White Swans who have had a great run in this competition will be keen to to get off to a flyer against the 2022 champions. 

Albirex Niigata

The White Swans who had recovered fully from their poor start to the season, suffered their second loss in three games. They head here with a (6-0) loss against arch-rival Lions City on the road. 

Albirex Niigata have now won nine of their last twenty-one matches in the league as they sit in fourth place on the log. Albirex Niigata might get to the final this season as this is their only opportunity to lay their hand on silverware this campaign. 

The White Swans have won four of their last five home games in recent meetings. 

Hougang United

The new year has brought good fortune for the Cheetahs who returned to winning ways, scoring seven times against Balestier Central and Tampines Rovers. 

The visitors have shown signs of improvement in front of goal but are yet to address their inconsistent defence. Hougang United have let in eighteen goals over their previous nine games while finding the back of the net twenty-one times. 

The Cheetahs have won once across their last five matches on the road. 

Expert Betting Tips

Hougang United have managed two wins over their last ten meetings, while Albirex Niigata have won six and two matches, ending in a stalemate. The guests are on a good run of form and have turned the tides after their poor start to the season. On the other hand, Albirex Niigata have won 97% of all their points at home this season, and we think they’ll take advantage of their opponent, who they have dominated in recent meetings.

Hougang United have started strong in the second half of the season, winning back-to-back games and I’m trusting them to at least secure a point here. 

This is a cup game and both teams will take it seriously as this is their only opportunity to win a trophy this season; bet on an away win or draw and BTTS for 1.96 at (Betway).

I also think this game will likely produce more goals after the break for 1.91 at (1xbet).

Both teams might settle for a halftime stalemate for 2.60 at (Bet365).

Good luck!