Balestier Central vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: We expect goals in this encounter

On Sunday, Balestier Central will lock horns with Albirex Niigata at the Bishan Stadium. The White Swans head here after claiming the SPL Premier League for the second consecutive season, but the job isn’t done yet as they will strive to equal last season’s points tally record.

Balestier Central (4th)

Last five games: WWLLW

The Tigers returned to winning ways after two games without breakthrough as they defeated Geylang International (2-6) on the road. Balestier Central started the game well and got three goals before the break; however, they extended it further after the break when the home side were reduced to ten men.

Before then, Balestier lost back-to-back against Hougang United and Lion City, conceding eight times while scoring three goals.

Despite their superb form this season, they have been terrible at the back. Balestier Central have conceded the second most goals (63) in twenty games, which have hindered their hope of securing a spot in next season’s AFC Champions League.

Balestier are the fifth-best home team in the division, with four wins and six defeats.

Albirex Niigata (1st)

Last five games: WDWWW

The White Swans have had a fantastic season after retaining the SPL League. One thing they worked on this season is their defensive record; Albirex Niigata have conceded the fewest goals this season (19) compared to last season’s (48).

The White Swans are flying high with twelve games without defeat. Albirex Niigata have been phenomenal since the beginning of the season and have won eighteen times and drawn two times while losing twice. Albirex Niigata have been clinical in front of goal and have scored more than a goal in all but twice this season. Albirex Niigata have won eight, drawn twice and lost once away from home this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Albirex Niigata have won seventeen and drawn three over their previous twenty meetings with the home side. Balestier Central have managed to beat every other team except Lion City and Albirex Niigata this season, and we are confident they'll get there with two or three quality signings next season. Albirex Niigata team possess more quality than the home team, but both sides are capable of getting goals; bet on HT over 1.5 goals here for 1.82.

We also expect Albirex Niigata to get a halftime victory regardless of Balestier Central threats.

We can see up to seven goals in this encounter but bet on over 4.5 goals for 2.20.

Good luck!