Sabah FA vs Penang FC Prediction: The Rhinos To Charge Forward With A Convincing Victory

Sabah FA will host Penang FC in the fifth round of the Malaysia Super League at the Likas Stadium.

With Sabah FA looking to get back on track, will they be able to take all three points against a team that has struggled with inconsistency in their matches, or will they suffer a surprise defeat?

Let's have a look at the latest Malaysia Super League predictions between Sabah FA vs Penang FC, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!

Sabah FA

The hosts were somewhat unlucky not to have earned all three points in their previous match against Sri Pahang FC, in which they took the lead thanks to Johor Darul Ta'zim FC loanee Daniel Ting, but it wasn't enough to prevent the inevitable, as their opponent restored parity in the 26th minute to tie the score, thus ending the day with a 1:1 draw.

Prior to that, they defeated Kuching City FC 2:1 on the road to secure all three points, thanks to goals from Saddil Ramdani and Telmo Castanheira, which also marked their third consecutive victory.

Though their winning streak was ended by a draw, the Rhinos can take solace in the fact that they've remained unbeaten in four games now, an admirable performance from which they can build confidence to record resounding results along the way.

They are currently in second place with 10 points, level on points with third-place Selangor FC. And their bid for a 1st-place finish is hampered by a two-point deficit.

Penang FC

The Black Panthers came close to salvaging a point in their recent home match against Selangor FC, but fate had other plans for them as they succumbed to a disappointing 2:1 defeat to drop all three points.

Prior to that, they defeated Kedah Darul Aman FC on penalties in the first round of the Malaysian FA Cup, winning 4:3 after being held to a 2:2 draw in regular time.

They have yet to win a game in their last four matches, recording two draws and two losses for a meager two points, and have already begun to show symptoms of inconsistent form, which is definitely not something they will need to avoid an abysmal season.

They are currently 11th in the standings with 2 points, level on points with Kuala Lumpur City FC (12th), and Negeri Sembilan (13th). A three-point deficit prevents them from moving up to seventh place.

Match Facts

• Sabah FA have yet to lose in their last four Super League matches.
• In five games across all competitions, Penang FC has only kept one clean sheet.
• The average number of goals scored in a match between Sabah FA and Penang FC is 3.2.
• When playing at home, Sabah FA averages 2.23 goals per game, while Penang FC averages 1.38 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last eight meetings, Sabah FA has won three times, Penang has won two times, and there have been three draws with a goal difference of 12-9 in favor of Sabah FA.

Expert Betting Tips

Though Sabah FA suffered a minor setback in their most recent match when they were held to a draw, bookmakers have them as favorites this time around to hand their opponent a second consecutive loss, and there's no doubting their perspective.

Penang FC are underperforming, and having dropped 10 points in just four games hasn't instilled confidence in them as they take on a team that's trying not to lose ground in their pursuit of a first-place finish, and they'll have their backs to the wall trying to get a more convincing result in this encounter.

As a result, Sabah FA's win combined with over 2.5 goals should be enough to emerge given that their previous two meetings against Penang FC saw more than two goals scored with them winning both those matches, so there shouldn't be any surprises here where Penang FC will cause an upset due to their inconsistent form.

• W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.81
• Both Teams To Score (Yes) for 1.86
• Half-time/Full-time - Sabah FA for 1.95