Lion City vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: The guests stand no chance against their opponent in this highly anticipated contest

The Sailors, who are now unbeaten in six league games, will host their arch-rival Albirex Niigata at the Bishan Stadium on Friday. The guests have been in decent shape lately, and we expect them to go toe-to-toe with the hosts, which will likely result in goals.

Lion City (1st)

Last five games: DWWDW

The Sailors march here with six unbeaten runs and have lost once in over ten games. Lion City head here with a comfortable victory over Brunei DPMM on the road, scoring four and conceding twice. The Sailors ensured they won in both halves despite conceding first against a highly competitive opponent. The Sailors were at the top of their game and were able to convert four of their six shots at goal. 

Lion City's performance hasn't been consistent this campaign, and they’ll be keen to change a lot in the second phase of the season. 

They have picked up forty-two points from a combined fifty-four, conceding twenty-three and scoring sixty-one.

Lion City have won seven, drawn a game, and lost once over their last nine home matches. 

Albirex Niigata (4th)

Last five games: WWWLW

The White Swans have recovered fully from their poor start to the season, marching here with five wins in six matches. More recently, Albirex Niigata bounced back from the (2-3) defeat at home against Brunei DPMM on their home ground, scoring once against Young Lions to secure the maximum points. 

Albirex Niigata have now won nine of their last twenty matches in the league as they sit in fourth place on the log. Albirex Niigata might definitely finish strong this season, provided they maintain their momentum. 

The White Swans have won three, drawn once, and lost six times on the road this season.

Interesting Facts

Over their previous twenty meetings, Lion City have won four while Albirex Niigata have recorded eleven wins and five games ending in a tie. 

Albirex Niigata are without a cleansheet in six consecutive matches against Lion City. 

More than two goals have surfaced here in nine of their ten previous meetings.

Expert Betting Tips

Regardless of how poor Albirex Niigata have been this season, this is a game where you can’t underestimate them. They have been up and running lately and have lost just once in their last six league matches. However, it’ll be difficult for them to defeat Lion City on their home turf.

Lion City lost the recent meeting against Albirex Niigata, scoring once after creating twenty-five chances. It’s the right time to avenge the defeat, and I expect them to put up a good display against their guests; bet on a home win and BTTS for 1.90 at (Betway).

I also think both teams are capable of getting a goal apiece before the break for 2.90 at (1xbet).

This game will produce more than three goals for 1.60 at (Bet365).

Good luck!