Balestier Central vs Geylang International Prediction: The hosts stand a better chance of winning here

Balestier Central will kick off the new campaign with a matchup against Geylang International at the Bishan Stadium on Friday. Balestier have a slim chance of winning the SPL; however, with their recruitment strategy, we expect them to finish in the top four. At the same time, Geylang International will be poised to finish strong this season. 

The Tigers had a better season than the previous run in the SPL, wrapping up their campaign in fourth place. Balestier Central were the only side that didn’t draw a game in the league; they lost twelve and won twelve times. 

Balestier Central won just four in their previous home game in this competition, and we expect them to do better this time. They have made some major signings and sold most of their key players. 

The Eagles had a pretty decent season, considering the quality of their squad. Geylang International finished in fifth place, twenty-nine points behind the league winners. Noor Ali's men have made some significant strides in ensuring they finish well this season, acquiring the services of Taniguchi, Tomoyuki, and many more. These players will be saddled with the task of ensuring they qualify for the Asian continental tournament next season. 

Over their previous twenty meetings, Balestier have won eight while Geylang International have won eleven and a game ending in a tie. The hosts have made some decent decisions during the transfer window, acquiring the services of quality players to bolster their squad. Balestier have done very well during previous seasons, defeating both the league winners and the runner-up. At the same time, Geylang International have also strengthened their squad and lost four consecutive matches in the preseason games. 

Balestier showed some promising performances last season, and with their new acquisition, we expect them to be stronger here; bet on a home win for 1.73.

We expect both teams to get a goal apiece before the break for 2.23.

The hosts might even get a halftime victory for 2.05.

Good luck!