Hougang United vs Balestier Khalsa

Hougang United and Balestier Khalsa are set to trade tackles at the Hougang Stadium in an encounter between the wo out-of-sorts Singapore Premier League sides.

After a run of three league matches without a stalemate (W1, L2), Hougang have drawn their last two Singapore Premier League fixtures, both of which featured a goalless first half. However, high scoring could be the theme here, as each of Hougang’s three previous top-flight meetings with Balestier have seen both teams on the scoresheet in matches garnering 3+ goals. With those three games featuring an average of three goals per match and Hougang’s last 11 home outings seeing both sides score, action on either side of the field looks inevitable. Brace yourself for some late fireworks, as four of Hougang’s five home league fixtures this season have featured at least one goal beyond the 75th minute.

On the other hand, Balestier Khalsa have suffered a noticeable dip in form ahead of this trip, going from back-to-back victories in the Singapore Premier League to losing their last three league outings by a narrow one-goal margin each. Except for a 1-0 triumph at Geylang International in early April, the ‘Tigers’ have lost their four remaining away league matches this season, three of which ‘to nil.’ A lack of scoring prowess could be a problem for Balestier, considering they’ve lost all three away league fixtures in which they conceded first this term.