Hougang United vs Tanjong Pagar Prediction: Can the visitors pull a surprise stunt here?

Hougang will play their last game at home when they lock horns with Tanjong Pagar at the Yishun Stadium on Saturday. This encounter has seen more draws than any game in the division over their previous twenty meetings.

Hougang United (6th)

Last five games: WWWWL

The Tigers' four games ended as they were beaten heavily by Lion City on matchday 22. Hougang United, who entered the game hoping to at least get a point, were knocked down by the Sailors in a ten goals thriller.

Before then, they were on four consecutive games without defeat; victories over Geylang, Balestier, Brunei DPMM, and Levadia were enough to move them to the sixth spot. 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-nine times while scoring thirty-four goals this season. Hougang United have won three, lost seven, and drawn twice at home this season.

Tanjong Pagar (8th)

Last five games: LDLWL

The Jaguars were beaten at home by champions Albirex Niigata in a five-goal thriller. Tanjong Pagar almost hijacked the visitors' lead as they settled for a (2-3) defeat. The result came just after their (3-2) win over Young Lions.

This season, they conceded fifty-eight times while scoring thirty-five times. Tanjong's major problem lies in their defense, as they have conceded more than a goal over their last eleven games. Tanjong Pagar have won three and lost eight away from home this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, eight games have ended in eight draws, while Tanjong Pagar have won seven and Hougang won five. Tanjong Pagar are far worse than their opponent, as they’ve managed just a win over their previous nine matches. On the other hand, Hougang came into this game with a defeat against a robust Lion City side. After their disappointing performance at home against Lion City, we expect Hougang United to bounce back with a win here for 1.76.

There is a good chance of this game ending in a draw, and that’s why we’ll go for a halftime draw here for 2.87.

Both sides will get a goal and score more than over 2.5 goals for 1.80.

Good luck!