Hougang United vs Lion City Prediction: The Sailors will run riot against the hosts

With nine games to end this season, Lion City will be determined to extend their lead at the top of the log when they lock horns against Hougang United at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday. The hosts have been inconsistent with their performance lately, and they are the underdog here. 

Hougang United (6th)

Last five games: LWWDL

The Cheetahs suffered a setback in their attempt to maintain their three-game unbeaten run against DPMM on the road. It was another bad day at the office for Hougang United, who have now gone three consecutive games without a breakthrough. They surrendered to a (2-1) loss against nine men of Brunei DPMM. After the game, they also bowed to a (0-3) against Young Lions in the Singapore Cup game. 

The hosts who had shown signs of improvement in front of goal but are yet to address their porous defense sit in sixth place on the log. 

Hougang United have picked up twenty-six points from a combined seventy-two, scoring forty-eight and conceding fifty-seven.

The Cheetahs have won four, drawn five, and lost three over their last twelve home games. 

Lion City (1st)

Last five matches: WWWWW

The Sailors are untouchable in the league as they escaped Tampines Rovers' trap. It wasn’t a smooth sail for Lion City, who had to wait till the 82nd minute to secure all the points against their closest rival. The result was after their emphatic (1-5) victory over Balestier Central on the road. The Sailors were humiliated in the Asian Cup a few days ago, conceding six times against Hiroshima. Lion City continue their decent run in the league, heading with ten unbeaten runs in the league. Lion City's performance has been consistent this campaign, and they’ll be keen to maintain their momentum in the second phase of the season. 

Lion City have won eight, drawn two games, and lost once over their last eleven away matches. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous ten meetings, Lion City have won eight, while Hougang United have recorded a win and a game ending in a tie. The Sailors are running rampage in the league and are now nine points clear at the top of the log. They have the best squad in the division, and the worst thing that could happen here is for them to score less than three goals.

Lion City are heads and shoulders above Hougang United, and I anticipate a total domination by the guests; bet on away win and over 1.5 goals HT for 1.93 at (Betway)

I also think this game will produce more goals after the break for 1.95 at (1xbet).

The Sailors will definitely win, and maybe a BTTS might surface here; bet on away win and BTTS for 1.91 at (Bet365).

Good luck!