Only a few games have been played in the S. League so far, with Albirex Niigata S placed 8th and Balestier Khalsa sitting in the 2nd position.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Albirex Niigata S form and stats
The first game here at Jurong East Stadium resulted in a draw. Last season Albirex Niigata S's home game statistics were 11 victories, 1 draw and 0 defeats from twelve games.The home team returns to Jurong East Stadium after sharing the points with Tampines Rovers on their last time out; the S. League game ended 0-0. The points were shared before that, a home game that ended 0-0 versus DPMM FC.
At Jurong East Stadium, Albirex Niigata S has the goal stats of 0-0 (for/against) from 1 fixture.
Balestier Khalsa form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 1 win, 11 draws and 0 defeats.Balestier Khalsa won their last game, 3-0 versus Geylang International played at home. Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Home United that ended 0-0.
Balestier Khalsa has the goal stats of 4-1 (for/against) from 2 business trips at the early stages of this season.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 7 - 2 - 1 (Albirex Niigata S wins - draws - Balestier Khalsa wins).Top Goalscorers
  H. Halim 2 goals |  H. Aziz 1 goals |
Albirex Niigata S missing players
Balestier Khalsa missing players
| Playername | Goals | Assist | Starts | % Started |
|---|
| Albirex Niigata S | Balestier Khalsa | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 3 | 1 | Played | 2 | 4 |
| 0 | 0 | Scored | 4 | 7 |
| 1 | 0 | Conceded | 1 | 2 |
| 33% | 0% | Over 0.5 | 50% | 75% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 1.5 | 50% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 50% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 50% | 25% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 50% | 25% |
| 0% | 0% | Both teams to score | 50% | 25% |
| 67% | 100% | Clean Sheet | 50% | 50% |
| 100% | 100% | Failed To Score | 50% | 50% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Tampines Rovers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | Balestier Khalsa | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | DPMM FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Hougang United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Home United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 | Young Lions | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 3 |
| 7 | Geylang International | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 3 |
| 8 | Albirex Niigata S | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 9 | Warriors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 0 |
