Hougang United vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: The guests can pull a surprise stunt here

Hougang United will face off against Albirex Niigata at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Tuesday. The hosts are the only team without a win this season, and they’ve to be at their best to secure the maximum points against the guests who head here with a (7-2) victory in their most recent game. 

Last five games: LDLDD

For the third time this season, the Cheetahs settled for a share of the spoils on the road. Hougang United, who found the back of the net before the break, failed to keep up the momentum as Brunei fought back to split points. 

Since the start of this campaign, the Cheetahs have failed to win any of their last eight matches, as they have now lost four and drawn four, conceding twenty-three and scoring eleven. 

Hougang United were one of the worst teams in the division despite finishing 6th on the log last campaign, and we are not sure they’ll go far this time. The Cheetahs have drawn twice and lost two over their last four home games. 

Last five games: LLLLW

After four consecutive defeats, the White Swans rose to the occasion, scoring seven goals against a strong Balestier. For the first time this season, they scored seven goals in a game. Albirex Niigata have now conceded the second most goals this season (27) and have lost the most games (6) in just eight starts. 

Albirex Niigata have had a terrible start to the season, with just two victories in eight games. Albirex Niigata have lost to teams they usually dominate and score more than two or three, which leaves us with the belief that they might finish at the bottom of the log this season. 

Over their previous twenty meetings, Albirex Niigata have won eleven while Hougang United have recorded four wins and five games ending in a stalemate. Albirex Niigata looked different in their recent match against Balestier Central, playing effectively in front of goal. At the same time, Hougang United were not bad at all away from home. 

Even though the hosts are the favorite, we think the guests stand a better chance here after their recent display against Balestier Central. We think Albirex Niigata will at least secure a point here; bet on away or draw and BTTS for 2.14.

We think the guests will win before the break for 3.05.

This game might end in a share of the spoils for 4.60.

Good Luck!