Negeri Sembilan FC vs Sabah FA Prediction: A Tight Encounter Between Two Sides On Equal Terms

Negeri Sembilan FC welcomes Sabah FA to the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium for the 8th round of the Super League, hoping to return to winning ways after a 2:1 defeat on the road against Selangor FC.

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

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The Deers enter this encounter after a bad experience in their recent away match against Selangor FC, where they were defeated by a narrow 2:1 margin, bringing an end to their two-match winning streak.

Despite being labeled underdogs by bookmakers, there's no denying that their fighting spirit in that match was vying for a share of the spoils after taking the lead through Hérold Goulon converted penalty just before halftime and squandering it in the second half in the 56th minute to be held on equal terms, but Sharul Nazeem's goal from the opposing side in the dying embers will forever echo in their ears as that is the goal that condemned them to a narrow defeat.

They have only lost one of their last four home matches, against Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (7:0), which is still a fresh wound for them, but wins against Terengganu FC (2:1) and Kelantan FC (4:2), as well as a draw against Sri Pahang FC (1:1), show that they have been in consistent form and can take solace in their current two-match winning streak.

They have dropped from seventh to eighth position in the rankings, with 8 points, and are three points less of a sixth place.

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The Rhinos were humbled by a 2:0 defeat on the road against Kuala Lumpur City FC, and for a team that was effective with their attack at the start of the season, firing on all cylinders, it's a completely different story now as they have struggled to find the back of the net in two straight games.

Though their first loss of the season would have been disappointing, a two-match losing streak has been a bitter pill to swallow for them, and a strong response will be the only retribution they'll need to get back on track and continue with their dominance that once had them on a five-match unbeaten run with four wins and a draw.

Away from home, they have not made a lasting impression, as they are winless in three games and have only one win in four games. Another loss will only add to their problems and label them as an inconsistent team on the road, a label that doesn't suit the likes of their calibre.

Two consecutive losses have dropped them from second to fifth position, where they are level on points with Sri Pahang FC in fourth place, and securing all three points here may only propel them to fourth place.

• Sabah FA have failed to win any of their last three Super League away games.
• Negeri Sembilan FC has lost all three of its encounters against Sabah FA.
• When playing at home, Negeri Sembilan FC averages 1.75 goals per game, whereas Sabah FA averages 0.75 goals per game when playing away.

In the last six matches, Negeri Sembilan FC has won once, Sabah FA has won three times, and there have been two draws, with the goal difference favoring Sabah FA 7-4.

Negeri Sembilan FC have not won any of their last three home games against Sabah FA, which does not bode well for them as they look to get back to winning ways following their recent stumble on the road, and a convincing performance will be required if they are to avoid defeat.

With this expected to be a tight match between two sides on equal footing, not many goals are to be expected, as only one of their last seven meetings saw the total go over 2.5 goals, as such we are anticipating a low-scoring encounter which makes picking the total under 2.5 goals enough to surface here.

• Goals - Under 2.5 for 2.05
• 1st Half Total (Goals) - Under 1 for 2.1
• Handicap 2 (0) for 1.81