Tampines Rovers vs Lion City Prediction: The battle for the top spot might likely end in a stalemate

On Sunday, Tampines Rovers will face off against Lion City in a top-of-the-table clash at the Jalan Besar Stadium. The hosts have been inconsistent lately, with five games without a breakthrough in all competitions, while the guests come into this fixture with a back-to-back victory. The last time both teams met, the hosts scored five goals without a response from the Sailors. Can Lion City avenge the first-leg defeat?

Last five games: WDDDL

A run of fourteen games without a defeat came to an end following their (3-2) loss against Brunei DPMM on the road. It was always going to happen, especially with how Tampines Rovers have drawn three consecutive games. This time, they met a more aggressive side who stunned them with two quick goals toward the end of the game despite leading (1-2).

The Stages have been in a difficult situation lately, heading here three stalemates and a defeat. 

Tampines Rovers, who had a pretty solid start to the season, head here without a win in five games. The Stags are now three points behind Lion City on the standings, and a win here would give them more advantage over their arch-rival. 

Tampines Rovers have won four and drawn twice on their ground since the start of this competition. 

Last five matches: WLDWW

The Sailors overthrew Tampines Rovers following their back-to-back wins against Balestier Central and Tanjong Pagar. Lion City scored three times against Balestier Central, and the guests responded once on their ground. 

Lion City are now three points ahead of Tampines Rovers, and a victory here will cement their place on the log. Lion City have picked up thirty-five points from a possible forty-five, and they will most definitely fight to amass all the points here.

Lion City have won five games, drawn once, and lost a game on the road this season. 

Over their previous twenty meetings, Tampines Rovers have won eight while Lion City have recorded seven victories and five games ending in a draw. Tampines Rovers have struggled over their last five games in all competitions, coming off a (3-2) defeat on the road. It’s the wrong time to face off against a Lion City who are recently gathering momentum, especially with back to back wins in the division.

It’s a Derby game and we expect both teams to up their game. Lion City will see this as an opportunity to avenge their loss against Tampines Rovers on their ground a few months ago. It will be unfair to bet against the hosts as they have enough firepower to rise to the occasion against a familiar opponent; bet on halftime BTTS for 2.50.

We expect the hosts to win or draw and get a BTTS here for 2.00.

This game will produce more goals after the break for 1.83.

Good luck!