Albirex Niigata S and Tampines Rovers spectators can't wait for S. League clash at Jurong East Stadium

It's no vacation for neither Albirex Niigata S nor Tampines Rovers as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

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 home supporters can't complain about results here at Jurong East Stadium as Albirex Niigata S, who have the most points (17) at home in S. League, have scored 13 goals to get 17 points from 7 games. The overall stats are 5-2-0 (wins-draws-losses).

The Albirex Niigata S supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Tampines Rovers in S. League and win 3-1. Preceding that game was the home draw versus DPMM FC that ended 0-0.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Albirex Niigata S have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found two matches with the results: Won 1 Drawn 1 Lost 0.

Albirex Niigata S have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Jurong East Stadium with 13 goals in 7 matches. As for guarding their own goal, Albirex Niigata S have only let in 3 goals at home.

Tampines Rovers form and stats

Playing away, Tampines Rovers have won 2 games, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats so far this season. Tampines Rovers has lost their two previous away games and are eager to kill a negative trend in its infancy.

Tampines Rovers play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-3 to Albirex Niigata S. Before that, Tampines Rovers secured a home win against Young Lions with the score 4-0.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Tampines Rovers playing away and similar expectations, we found two relevant matches. Results were 0 Tampines Rovers wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

Tampines Rovers are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 10 times in 6 away games so far. As opposed to that, Tampines Rovers have seen the ball go into their own net 8 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Albirex Niigata S - Tampines Rovers 3-1. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Albirex Niigata S 9 wins, 1 draw and Tampines Rovers 0 victories. As for goals, 8 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 2 games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

J. Webb 4 goals

Albirex Niigata S missing players

Tampines Rovers missing players