Tampines Rovers vs Lion City Prediction: The visitors can’t be underestimated

On Friday, the Singapore Premier League returns after the international break, kicking off with a clash between Tampines Rovers and Lion City Sailors at the Town Square at Our Tampines Hub. This is another exciting game of the round as the first and second-placed teams clash tomorrow.

Tampines Rovers (1st)

Last five games: DWWWW

The Stags have improved massively this season and have not lost since the commencement of the season. This season, we can see Tampines Rovers competing with Lion City and Albirex Niigata for the SPL. Tampines Rovers became the only side to have beaten and won against Albirex Niigata this season. The lone goal from Boris Kopitovic was enough to seal the victory for the visiting Stags.

Tampines Rovers have drawn their only game at home this season.

Lion City (2nd)

Last five matches: WWLWW

The Sailors have now won back-to-back after their (4-0) defeat against Albirex Niigata. Lion City won against Young Lions and Balestier Central to assume the second spot. Lion City scored three in both encounters without conceding any goals, though the two sides are below average.

Lion City have lost their only game on the road.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Stags have only won once in their last five meetings between the two sides, scoring just four goals while conceding 14.

No other team has scored more goals in the first half than Tampines (8), while no other team has scored more goals in additional time than the Sailors (5).

Both teams have a 100 percent record where they have gone on to win after scoring first in the 2023 season.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tampines Rovers have only won once in their last five meetings between the two sides, scoring just four goals while conceding 14.

No other team has scored more goals in the first half than Tampines (8), while no other team has scored more goals in additional time than the Sailors (5).

Both teams have a 100 percent record where they have gone on to win after scoring first in the 2023 season.

Expert Betting Tips

Lion City's record against the home side can’t be overlooked; they have won four out of their last five meetings; bet on an away win or draw BTTS for 2.70.

We expect to see more than a goal before the break for 1.80.

We expect the visitors to pull a surprise stunt against the home side for 3.20.

Good luck!