Lion City vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: The home side are desperate for points here

Lion City will lock horns with Albirex Niigata in a must-win match at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday. With two points in two games, the Sailors head into this game knowing full well that anything but a win here will be a blow, while the visitors could rest some of their star men for the next round.

Lion City

The home side have picked up one point in the last two games, it's looking like a game over for them. However, they can revive themselves from this chaos with a win over their arch-rival.

They kicked off the group phase with a (3-3) draw against Balestier Central and came back from a goal down to secure another point against Young Lions.

It’s either they win tomorrow or lose their spot to Balestier Central would be the favourite against Young Lions.

Albirex Niigata

Four points from a possible six are enough for the guests who are through to the next round of the competition. After recording a comfortable win over Young Lions, they settled for a draw against Balestier Central to retain their spot at the top.

We are not certain what team they will put up against Lion City, however, we expect them to fight and probably secure at least a point.

Expert Betting Tips

Lion City have managed just a win against Albirex in the last twenty meetings, while the visitors have won sixteen and six games ending in a draw.

Lion City must win this game or they are out, while Albirex Niigata are through to the next phase. If the visitors play with his full squad, it will end in another defeat for the home side. However, since they have qualified they might feature some academy players. Bet on BTTS and over 2.5 goals for 1.90.

Since they play at home and need all the points, bet on a home win or draw and BTTS for 2.50.

We expect to see goals in both halves for 1.70.

Good luck!