7th- against 3rd position might not sound all that hot. But look: We have the details that makes Balestier Khalsa - Hougang United (even) more entertaining!
- Balestier Khalsa have the fewest points from losing position (2) in S. League
- Hougang United have the most points from losing position (11) in S. League
The hosts Balestier saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the S. League. That game was an away game at Geylang International, so at least Balestier are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Balestier's stadium, Toa Payoh Stadium, has a grass surface. Hougang United have artifical turf on their own stadium. This might or might not make a difference, and to help evaluate that we give you the recent performance numbers for Hougang United when playing on grass; 12 wins, 9 draws and 14 losses from 35 matches. They have scored 59 goals in these games and conceded 67.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Balestier Khalsa form and stats
The S. League statistics at home this season for Balestier Khalsa are 4-1-4 (wins-draws-losses). Hopes of three in a row are alive for Balestier Khalsa after consecutive victories at their own ground.
In their previous game, the manager M. Kraljević led his Balestier to a defeat in the S. League match away at Geylang International. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Toa Payoh Stadium.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Tanjong Pagar in a game that was won 1-0.There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Balestier as they are travelling to their away game against Home United in the S. League. That match is four days after this one.
The Balestier fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 17 goals in 9 league matches. Balestier have conceded 14 from these games.
Hougang United form and stats
Playing away, Hougang United have won 5 games, drawn 3 and suffered 2 defeats in the S. League this season. Hougang United has drawn their two previous away games.
Hougang has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Tanjong Pagar for a S. League game that ended a draw (1-1).
That result followed a home victory 7-3 versus Tampines Rovers.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Young Lions in just four days.
Hougang have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 20 goals from 10 away matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Hougang have conceded 17 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Balestier and Hougang United have faced off previously this season: Hougang United - Balestier Khalsa 4-3. Head-to-head data (for the previous ten meetings): Balestier won two games, two matches ended with a tie and Hougang United have six wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / fiveTop Goalscorers
  T. Doi 19 goals |  Š. Žužul 14 goals | K. Krajček 6 goals |
Balestier Khalsa missing players
Hougang United missing players
| Balestier Khalsa | Hougang United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 19 | 9 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 19 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 30 | 17 | 11 | Scored | S | 6 | 20 | 45 |
| 46 | 14 | 4 | Conceded | C | 2 | 17 | 34 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 84% | 78% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 80% | 84% |
| 79% | 67% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 60% | 68% |
| 63% | 44% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 60% | 58% |
| 42% | 33% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 40% | 47% |
| 68% | 67% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 80% | 84% |
| 16% | 22% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 20% | 11% |
| 21% | 11% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 5% |
| 4.2 | 4.4 | 2.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 9 | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| 5.8 | 6 | 6.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| 2.1 | 2.7 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 2 | 1.9 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.4 | 11 | 9.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14 | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| 3.6 | 4.6 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 8 | 6.1 | 6 |
| 43% | 41% | 55% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 33% | 39% |
- Balestier Khalsa have the fewest points from losing position (2) in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Hougang United have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Hougang United have the most points from losing position (11) in S. League
- Hougang United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Home United | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 55 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 35 | 45 |
| 2 | Albirex Niigata S | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 46 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 31 | 45 |
| 3 | Hougang United | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 45 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 34 |
| 4 | Tampines Rovers | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 47 | 50 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 32 | -3 | 26 |
| 5 | Tanjong Pagar | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 45 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 20 | -13 | 21 |
| 6 | Geylang International | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 32 | 51 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -19 | 19 |
| 7 | Balestier Khalsa | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 30 | 46 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 32 | -16 | 16 |
| 8 | Young Lions | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 23 | 49 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 19 | -26 | 13 |