Geylang International vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: Goals in the first half

Geylang International will play their final game of the season as Noor Ali’s side gets ready to host recently-crowned AIA Singapore Premier League champions Albirex Niigata at Our Tampines Hub on Friday. A win for the home side guarantees a top-four finish, while the visitors have nothing to play for.

Geylang International (4th)

Last five games: WLDDW

With the top four in sight, Geylang International recorded a remarkable (2-4) win as they stunned Balestier Central in front of their home supporters.

Before now, Mohd Noor's side secured an impressive away point against a robust Tampines Rover last week. Both sides had to settle for a share of the spoils as nothing separated in 90 minutes.

The home side remains one of the most improved teams in recent games. The Eagles have only lost twice in twelve games; they have won nine and drawn four.

Geylang International have won four, drawn five, and lost four games at home this season.

Albirex Niigata (1st)

Last five matches: WWDWL

The visitors secured their much-deserved Singapore Premier League title last week. They won it in a grand style as they beat the supposed champions at home last week.

More recently, they were beaten by Tampines Rovers in a thrilling (5-3) encounter. Albirex Niigata have been in tremendous form over the season with seventeen wins, seven draws, and three losses, and are four points above Lion City at the top of the log. They have scored the second-most goals (87) and conceded the second-fewest goals (42).

Niigata have lost just once away from home; and have had seven wins and four draws in the last twelve away games.

Expert Betting Tips

Albirex Niigata have won sixteen times, while Geylang International have recorded two wins and two draws in the last twenty meetings.

Geylang International is desperate for points here as a win here guarantees them a top-four finish, while the visitors want to finish with a victory here. However, Albirex Niigata boasts a good record against the home side, and we expect them to score in both halves for 2.01.

Geylang International will definitely get a goal at halftime. Bet on BTTS halftime for 2.03.

A full-time draw for 5.00 might surface here.

Good luck!