Hougang United vs Tanjong Pagar Prediction: The home side will get the better of their opponent

On Sunday, Hougang United will face off against Tanjong Pagar at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Both teams have had a difficult start to the season, but the hosts have improved lately, and they’ll likely secure the maximum points here. 

Hougang United (6th)

Last five games: DDWLW

The hosts secured their second victory of the season, this time against the unbeaten Geylang International. They played their hearts out and defended like a team. With an early goal before the break, Hougang United carted away the maximum points against a formidable opponent. Before then, they conceded seven times against Lion City away from home. 

Hougang United moved to 6th place on the log after their decent performance on the road. 

The Cheetahs have won once, drawn twice, and lost two over their last five home games. 

Tanjong Pagar (9th)

Last five matches: LWLLL

The Jaguars dropped to ninth place on the log following their (0-3) loss at home against Tampines Rovers. They managed just two shots at goal against their opponent on their own turf. Before then, they lost (5-3) against Balestier Central despite winning (1-3) at some point in the game. Tanjong Pagar have lost seven times in ten starts to the season. Tanjong Pagar have started this campaign with their usual momentum, and nothing seems to have changed about them. They have lost all their previous five games on the road.  

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, Tanjong Pagar have won six while Hougang United have recorded four wins and ten games ending in a stalemate. Hougang United have improved their gameplay lately, heading here with just a defeat in five games. At the same time, the guests have been below par this season. 

It has been an evenly contested match between both teams in recent years; however, the hosts stand a better chance here. 

Tanjong Pagar have lost five consecutive games on the road this season, and we believe they’ll struggle here. 

We think the hosts might even get a halftime victory here for 2.20.

Good luck!