Tampines Rovers vs Balestier Central Prediction: A dicey game that might probably end in favour of the hosts

On Saturday, Tampines Rovers will square off against Balestier Central at the Jalan Besar Stadium. The hosts have been inconsistent lately, but their recent victory on the road would give them the morale against their opponent at home. 

Last five games: DLDLW

After six games without a win, Tampines Rovers secured a shocking (0-3) victory over Geylang International on the road. 

The hosts have been poor lately but surprisingly scored three times against a formidable Geylang International. Before then, they had drawn four and lost twice over six games. 

Tampines Rovers, who had a pretty start to the season, head here with a win in seven games and presently sit in second spot, and a win here would reduce Lion City's lead at the top. 

Tampines Rovers have won four, lost once and drawn three on their ground since the start of this competition. 

Last five games. DLLLW

The Tigers secured their first win after three consecutive losses in the league against a struggling Tanjong Pagar team. Balestier Central took advantage of their poor opponent, scoring five without a response from Tanjong Pagar on the road. 

The Tigers' form has nosedived lately as they march here with a win over their previous four matches. 

Their second-highest scorer, Ismail Sassi, who was shown a red card in their defeat against Albirex Niigata, will play his second game since his return. Balestier presently occupy the fourth place on the log, and anything but the maximum points will see them drop down. 

Peter de Roo's men have won three, lost two times, and drawn three on the road this season. 

Over their previous twenty meetings, Tampines Rovers have won twelve while Balestier Central have recorded two victories and six games ending in a stalemate. Tampines Rovers showed signs of improvement in their recent match after their terrible run. They’ll be keen to build on such a performance against a Balestier Central side who will also be eager to return to winning ways. 

Balestier Central won’t be able to match the hosts' tempo here, but we expect them to at least get a goal before the break for 1.77.

Tampines Rovers will likely get a halftime victory here for 1.84.

This league always produces more goals after the break; bet on 2HSH for 1.79.

Good luck!