Geylang International vs Lion City Prediction: The visitors might struggle against the Eagles

With the second stanza of the season kicking off, Geylang International will be keen to go toe to toe against the big guys in their attempt to win the SPL title this season, but they must be at their best to secure the maximum points against a brutal Lion City side at the Our Tampines Hub Stadium on Sunday. 

Geylang International (3rd)

Last five games: WLWWW

The Eagles have been pretty decent in recent games, heading here with just a defeat in over eight games. Geylang International head here with a (0-2) victory over Brunei DPMM on the road. They were unlucky to have scored just two goals, as two of their shots hit the post. 

Geylang International are gradually finding their rhythm after their struggles to win games in recent weeks. Geylang International are known for dominating just one-half of the game. Geylang International have been pretty solid this season, sharing the spoils seven times, losing twice, and winning eleven games. 

They have now scored 72 goals over their last twenty-one games while conceding (38) times since the start of the season. 

Noor Ali's men have won four, lost three, and drawn three times over their previous ten home matches. 

Lion City (1st)

Last five games: WWDWW

The Sailors march here with seven unbeaten league run and have lost once in over eleven games. Lion City head here with a comfortable victory over their arch-rival Albirex Niigata, scoring six times without conceding. It was a total surprise from Lion City who scored four times before the break and extended it further in the second half. This was after Sailors recorded a (2-4) victory over Brunei DPMM on the road, scoring four and conceding twice. 

Lion City's performance hasn't been consistent this campaign, and they’ll be keen to change a lot in the second phase of the season. 

They have picked up forty-five points from a combined fifty-seven, conceding twenty-three and scoring sixty-seven.

Lion City have won six, drawn twice, and lost once over their last nine away matches. 

Interesting Facts 

Over their previous ten meetings, Geylang International have won twice, while Lion City have recorded five wins and three games ending in a tie. 

Lion City are unbeaten against Geylang International in their last six meetings. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Eagles have been in decent shape this season compared to their previous campaigns. Geylang International holds the record as the best away team in the league, but not the same on their home turf. They have lost three of their last five matches at home and they’ll face a Lion City team who can be deadly on the road.

Their recent meeting ended in a (2-2) stalemate as Geylang International came from two goals down to secure a point.

Lion City have strengthened their squad with quality foreign players and look stronger in each game. They actually played in the ASEAN Club Championship two days ago, and this fixture might come too early for them. 

Judging from their recent meetings, Geylang International always plays better against Lion City but usually end up on the losing side. We think Lion City are stronger here, but Geylang International will give them a run for their money; bet on home to get a goal at the break for 1.77 at (Betway).

I also expect both teams to get a goal apiece in both halves for 2.12 at (1xbet).

This game might likely end in favor of the guests; bet on an away win or draw and BTTS for 1.60 at (Bet365).

Good luck!