Hougang United vs Balestier Central Prediction: The home side might secure the fourth spot

With the last game in sight, Hougang United will be hopeful of securing the fourth spot when they host rejuvenated Balestier Central at the Hougang Stadium.

Hougang United (6th)

Last five games: DWDLW

Having secured the third spot a year before, Hougang United's hope of making the top four this season was shattered when they lost (1-4) to Tampines Rovers at home. A red to Harman contributed to the thrashing as the visitors took total advantage of them.

They returned to winning ways after defeating a very porous Young Lions on the road. With two wins in the last five games, Hougang United have lost the race to secure a spot in the Asian AFC Championship. They are in 6th place with eleven points behind Tampines Rovers in the third spot.

They have recorded five wins, drawn four and lost four in the last thirteen home matches.

Injury news: Head coach Clement Teo will be suspended from the touchline after picking up his second yellow card of the season. Defender Nazhiim Harman is also suspended, while Kaishu Yamazaki will be absent from the squad due to disciplinary reasons.

Balestier Central (7th)

Last five games: LLWDL

After the thrilling (4-4) draw against Young Lions, Balestier Central failed to maintain the momentum as they were beaten at home by Geylang International. The visitors put four past Balestier Central while they scored twice as the game finished (2-4). The result means Balestier Central have won just once in the last six games while recording a share of the spoils.

The Tigers are sitting snugly in seventh place with twenty-four points, eleven behind Geylang in the sixth, and sixteen ahead of Young Lions at the bottom of the table.

The Tigers have won twice, drawn once, and lost ten in the last thirteen away games.

Injury News: Peter de Roo will welcome back the trio of Amer Hakeem, Ensar Bruncevic and Khalili Khalif from injury and has an entire squad to select from.

Expert Betting Tips

None of their last seven meetings have ended in a draw; Balestier has won, and Hougang thrice, thrice. Hougang will be without a few starters; however, they have enough arsenal to pull up a win here for 1.70.

Both sides will definitely get on the score sheet; bet on BTTS and over 2.5 goals for 1.89.

Expect the home side to score in both halves for 2.20.

Good luck!