Balestier Central vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: We expect the away team to get a halftime win

With six games left to wrap up the season, Balestier Central will square off with Albirex Niigata at the Tayoh Payoh Stadium on Friday. Can the home side secure their fourth win of the season here?

Balestier Central (7th)

Last five matches: WLWLL

For the first time this season, Balestier Central recorded a win with five goals difference as they trashed Hougang United (6-1) on their home soil. However, they have failed to win their last two games. The losses came against Geylang (3-0) and a (2-1) loss the last time out.

The visitors have won six, drawn two and lost fourteen all season. Balestier have won four, drawn two and lost five times at home.

The Tigers are sitting snugly in seventh place with twenty points, seven behind Geylang in sixth, and thirteen ahead of Young Lions at the bottom of the table.

Albirex Niigata (2nd)

Last five matches: DWDWW

Albirex Niigata have three wins and two draws in the past five games. It will be quite interesting to note that Albirex Niigata have been below par in recent games, and their results are not exhibiting how bad they have been considering the quality of their squad.

Although they recorded a (1-2) away from home, they look shy of themselves as they continue to struggle.

However, Albirex Niigata have been in tremendous form over the season with fourteen wins, six draws, and two losses, and they trail the table topper with three points. They scored the most goals (72) and conceded the second-fewest goals (30).

Niigata haven't lost away from home this season; they have recorded six wins and four draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Balestier Central haven’t won against Albirex Niigata in the last twenty games with seventeen losses and three draws.

Albirex Niigata need to close the gap at the top of the league, a win here will give them the upper hand. We expect them to score in both halves for 1.90.

Albirex Niigata should be able to get a halftime win here for 1.67.

Bet on the away team to score more than a goal for 1.85.

Good luck!