Petaling Jaya CFC vs Negeri Sembilan Prediction: The Phoenix Out Of Ashes To Rise From In This Fixture

After defeating Penang 3-2 at home, Negeri Sembilan will travel to MBPJ Stadium Stadium to take on Petaling Jaya CFC. Given the hosts' current form, they are the favorites to earn all three points away from home.

Petaling Jaya CFC

Form: DDLDL

The hosts are currently engaged in another home game and will face Negeri Sembilan as they attempt to atone for their humiliating 3-0 loss to Sri Pahang in their previous home game.

This time, they made a much stronger effort, trying their best to breach Sri Pahang's strong defense in pursuit of a goal, but they ran into yet another obstacle as Sri Pahang proved to be a difficult foe to beat.

With only five points separating them from Penang in 12th place, their form is in utter disarray as they have deplorably fallen to 11th position on 12 points. In their last five games, which included three games that all ended in draws, they have only managed to accumulate three points.

Negeri Sembilan FC

Form: WWWLD

They are unaffected by the abrupt changes in the league standings and are comfortably positioned in third place with 29 points after 15 completed matches. Therefore, their status is unaffected as they enter this match.

And now that they have the chance solely presented to them, they may take advantage of the hosts' difficulty and put up all effort to win on the road in order to put Kuala Lumpur out of reach by a significant margin in terms of points.

Reaping the rewards of a three-match winning streak, their record has been faultless, as they have only suffered one loss—to Sabah FA—in their previous five games, conceding only six goals while scoring eight goals themselves.

One of their most thrilling games thus far was a five-goal thriller against Penang FC at home, which saw them clinch a 3-2 victory to keep up their unblemished streak. They didn't expect the visitors to put up a fight and stand their ground.

Even if the hosts aren't in great shape right now, Penang FC nearly stunned them in their most recent game when they felt they weren't in great shape, so this time they won't be so quick to discount the hosts' capabilities before the game even starts.

Match Facts

• Negeri Sembilan has triumphed in three straight super league games.
• In their last five games, Negeri Sembilan have not suffered a loss on the road.
• Two games have passed for Petaling Jaya CFC without a goal.

Head-To-Head

Three matches between these two teams have taken place, with Negeri Sembilan winning twice, Petaling Jaya CFC none, and one draw.

Expert Betting Tips

Petaling Jaya CFC have been given far too many chances to turn things around, but their inconsistent form persists as they have yet to pick up a victory in their most recent games.

And based on how things are going, I don't see anything about their side changing anytime soon. If they don't get their act together, it's possible that they could suffer another defeat at home, and it's highly likely that they will end the season in the 11th or possibly the 12th spot in the standings.

Furthermore, it appears that playing at home had little to no impact on them stepping up their performance in front of their fervent supporters. Maybe they'll go all out against Negeri Sembilan this time for a better result.

Negeri Sembilan is in much better shape and composure right now, and they actually have a good chance of winning against Petaling Jaya CFC because they exceed the guests significantly from every perspective.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.81
• W2 for 2.35
• Draw no bet - Negeri Sembilan for 1.66