Albirex Niigata vs Geylang International Prediction: The Eagles stand no chance against the home side

Albirex Niigata will lock horns with one of the most in-form teams in the league, Geylang International, at the Toa Payoh Stadium on Sunday. The home side will reduce Lion City's lead at the top of the log to a point if they win here, while the visiting side will strive to keep up with their decent form.

Albirex Niigata (2nd)

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The AIA Singapore Premier League (SPL) title race took another twist as Albirex Niigata (S) overcame Lion City Sailors in a top-of-the-table clash to narrow the gap to two points on matchday 17. However, Albirex Niigata failed to keep up the performance as they stumbled on a (3-3) stalemate against Hougang United on match day 18.

Like top teams always do, they returned with a bang as they trashed Young Lions (7-1) to secure all the points in front of their home fans.

Albirex Niigata have been in tremendous form this season with twelve wins, five draws, and two losses, and they trail the table topper with four points and have a game in hand. They scored the most joint goals (64) and conceded the second-fewest goals (25).

Niigata have lost twice, won seven and drawn once in the past ten games at home.

Geylang International (6th)

Last five matches: WDWWL

The Eagles stumbled on their first loss in eight games; the unbeaten streak ended due to a (1-4) defeat in the hands of Tampines Rovers. They have earned ten points from a possible fifteen in the last five games.

Although there is still plenty of work to be done, they are on track. The visitors have been a joy to watch in recent games after a horrible start to the season.

The Eagles are one of the underperforming teams away from home this season, with four wins, a draw, and five losses.

Expert Betting Tips

The previous twenty games between both teams have ended in a draw and sixteen wins for Albirex Niigata, while Geylang International have recorded just three victories.

The home side to score in both halves for 1.80 won't be a bad option.

Albirex Niigata have a mountain to climb as they now trail the league leaders with four points; a loss could undermine their intention of claiming the title. We expect them to secure the victory and score more than two goals for 1.80.

Albirex Niigata are far superior to their counterparts, and we believe they will get a halftime win here for 1.67.

Good luck!