Lion City vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: The visitors won’t disappoint

On Friday, the two most successful teams in the Singapore Premier League will lock horns at the Toa Payoh Stadium. Albirex Niigata (S) pulled four points clear at the top of the AIA Singapore Premier League (SPL) with three games to go despite being held by Hougang United, as nearest challengers Lion City Sailors fell to a shock defeat to Balestier Khalsa.

Lion City (2nd)

Last five matches: WWLLL

The Sailors conceded five goals and lost three straight matches for the first time in their history. A disappointing game that ended in a (5-3) loss on match day 25. The Sailors were abysmal from the start to the end as struggling Balestier put five past them.

Lion City are in a strange position right now and might lose out on the title. The Sailors are still the best-scoring side in the division; they have lost six games all season. They have scored the second most (84) goals this season; not just that, they have been pretty stingy at the back with (33) goals conceded so far, the lowest in the division.

The Sailors have fifty-one points in twenty-five games, have lost twice, and have drawn once while recording nine victories at home this season.

Albirex Niigata (1st)

Last five games: WWWWD

Albirex Niigata have had four wins and a draw in the past five games. It will be pretty interesting to note that Albirex Niigata have been below par in recent games, and their results are not exhibiting how average they have been considering the quality of their squad.

They recorded their second stalemate in six games. Albirex Niigata settled for a draw after coming from a goal down to level in the 74th minute.

However, Albirex Niigata have been in tremendous form over the season with sixteen wins, seven draws, and two losses, and are four points above Lion City at the top of the log. They have scored the second-most goals (80) and conceded the second-fewest goals (35).

Niigata haven’t lost away from home; they have had seven wins and four draws in the last eleven away games.

Expert Betting Tips

The last twenty games ended in twelve wins and seven draws for Albirex Niigata, while Lion City have won just once.

Both sides have been terrible in recent weeks; however, Albirex Niigata have been the better side, and we expect them to secure all the points for 2.00.

Both sides will eventually get on the score sheet; bet on BTTS and away win for 2.30.

Both sides might get a goal each at halftime for 2.50.

Good luck!