Albirex Niigata vs Tampines Rovers Prediction: The visiting teams are heads and shoulders above the hosts

Albirex Niigata will square off against Tampines Rovers at the Jurong East Stadium on Saturday. The guests have been up and running since the start of this campaign, and they’ll be keen to see off a struggling Albirex Niigata on the road tomorrow. 

Albirex Niigata

Last five games: LLLWL

The White Swans couldn’t maintain their momentum as they were beaten by Hougang United. Albirex Niigata, who went into the match with the hope of at least securing a point, was stunned in the 78th minute by the hosts. Even though they had more of the ball, they didn’t create meaningful opportunities. 

Alvarez Niigata have now lost seven of their last nine matches in the league as they sit at the bottom of the log. Albirex Niigata conceded the second-highest goals in the league and scored the third-lowest goals. Albirex Niigata have lost to teams they usually dominate and score more than two or three, which leaves us with the belief that they might finish at the bottom of the log this season. 

The White Swans have lost three and drawn a game on the road this season.

Tampines Rovers (1st)

Last five games: WWWWW

The Stages march here with a little setback in their attempt to extend the lead at the top. Tampines Rovers faced a more challenging side, Geylang International, on matchday nine as they were held to a (2-2) stalemate at home. Tampines Rovers thought they had the maximum points in the bag until the guests scored in the 94th minute to split the points. 

Before the game, Tampines Rovers were at the top of their game as they didn’t put any foot wrong against the former SPL champions. The hosts have had a pretty solid start to the season, heading here without a defeat over their last nine matches. The Stags are a point above Lion City at the top of the table, and we can see them challenge the league leaders this season.

Tampines Rovers have won three and drawn a game on the road this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their last twenty meetings, Tampines Rovers have managed seven wins, while Albirex Niigata have won seven and six games, ending in a tie. The Stags missed the chance to go three points ahead at the top as they settled for a share of the spoils against a tough Geylang side. To maintain their place at the apex of the log, they must get the best of the hosts, who have had a terrible start to the season.

Head-to-head doesn’t come into play here since the hosts have been below par this season. We anticipate a more aggressive approach from the guests this time.

We expect to see more goals after the break for 2.30.

Tampines Rovers to score more than a goal in both halves for 2.45.

Good luck!