Young Lions vs Hougang United Prediction: The visitors are expected to add salt to the home’s injuries

On Saturday, the winless Young Lions will square off with Hougang United at the Yishun Stadium. Hougang United won back-to-back for the second time this season while the home side's woes continued. 

Young Lions (9th)

Last five games: LLLLL

Levadia have failed to win any of their last fifteen games and head here following another humiliating defeat against Albirex Niigata. Young Lions conceded five goals for the first time this season, though they lost (6-0) against Brunei DPMM. The home side didn’t just lose the game; they also received two red cards. Young Lions were let down by their defenders and have now conceded (62) times this season. Young Lions have lost seven, drawn twice and won once over their previous ten home matches.

Hougang United (6th)

Last five games: LLLWW

After four games without a victory, the Tigers won back-to-back against Geylang International and Balestier Central. Even though their win against Geylang was due to the home side's red card, Hougang United won comfortably against one of the most in-form sides in the division. After conceding first before the break, Hougang United scored three times to secure a decisive win. Hougang United have scored the second-fewest goals in this campaign, and it will be hard for them to make the Asian Champions League spot. Hougang United have also conceded thirty-nine times while scoring twenty-five times.

Hougang United have lost five and won five away from home this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, Hougang United have won twelve and Young Lions with seven victories while they shared the spoils once. Young Lions are obviously the worst team in this competition, and with two red cards in their last match, we expect the visitors to win and score more than once here for 1.60.

Hougang United have been fantastic over their last two matches, and we expect them to keep the same momentum here; bet on an away halftime win for 1.83.

We also expect to see more than a goal before the break for 1.79.

Good luck!