Hougang United vs Lion City Prediction: The Sailors will cement their spot on the log with a victory here

With two games to end this season, Lion City will be desperate to retain their spot on the log when they lock horns with Hougang United at the Hougang Stadium on Sunday.

Hougang United (6th)

Last five games: LWWWW

The Tigers won four games in a row for the second time since the season commenced; victories over Geylang, Balestier, Brunei DPMM and Levadia were enough to move them to the sixth spot. More recently, they scored once against Brunei DPMM to secure another convincing victory. Dorde Maksimovic was the star of the game as he converted one of his side’s chances to secure all the points.

Hougang United have scored the second-fewest goals in this campaign, and they might finish in fifth place if they win here.

Hougang United have also conceded forty-one times while scoring thirty-two goals this season. Hougang United have won three, lost six and drawn twice at home this season.

Lion City (2nd)

Last five matches: LLWWW

The Sailors have now won their last three games, winning against Tanjong, Balestier and Tampines Rovers. More recently, they scored five while Tampines responded twice to cart away an impressive victory over their arch-rivals. Maxime Lestienne scored three times, while Richario Zivkovic found the back of the net twice. Lion City are now four points ahead of Tampines Rovers, and a victory here will cement their stay on the log. Lion City have picked up forty-eight points from a possible sixty-nine, and they will most definitely play AFC Champions League football.

Lion City have won six, two, and drawn three over their last ten away games.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, Lion City have won eleven, while Hougang United have recorded four wins and five games ending in a tie. Lion City have the task of finishing behind Albirex Niigata this season, and we are backing them to achieve it. The Sailors won against all odds at Tampines Rovers' home ground, scoring five times. On the other hand, Hougang United have won their last four games, but all were against sides that are not really threatening. It will be a tough encounter; however, we expect Lion City to win and score more than once for 1.55.

This game will witness more than a goal before the break for 1.91.

The visitors are expected to score in both halves for 1.86.

Good luck!