This game stars two squads dwelling in the lower parts of the S. League, Geylang International at 7th spot and Balestier Khalsa lying 6th. A decent chance for one of the squads to upgrade their position.
- Geylang International have the most conceded goals (51) in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa have the fewest points from losing position (2) in S. League
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!
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
Geylang International form and stats
Geylang International's struggle is real here with only 10 points collected from 10 S. League games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly: 3-1-6. Geylang International has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager M. Ali and the players.
International are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 214 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by M. Moresche).
The International crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-3 to Home United here in a S. League match.
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Albirex Niigata S (0-5).A decent goal production from International in their home games so far, with 16 goals from 10 league matches. As for conceded goals, Geylang International's unpleasant statistic is 29 goals surrendered.
Balestier Khalsa form and stats
There's been little loot from Balestier Khalsa's travels as they have only collected 3 points from 9 away games in the S. League. Balestier Khalsa only have 0 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 3 draws. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Balestier Khalsa are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Balestier are travelling after their nice 1-0 home win in the S. League against Tanjong Pagar (placed 5th).
A 0-4 defeat away at Albirex Niigata S before that.A new game in only three days for Balestier Khalsa, the S. League home match versus Hougang United. Busy days.
Balestier Khalsa have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 9 league away games 13 goals have been scored. The Balestier defense is as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle, having conceded 29 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
The two duelists also met each other earlier on this match year: International - Balestier Khalsa 3-1. Previous ten meetings involving these sides: Geylang International won five, Balestier Khalsa were winners in five and we saw zero draws. seven games with more than 2,5 goals, three matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  Š. Žužul 14 goals |   M. Celestino Moresche Rodrigues 10 goals | A. Samion 9 goals |
Geylang International missing players
Balestier Khalsa missing players
| Geylang International | Balestier Khalsa | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 19 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 13 | 6 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 29 | 16 | 3 | Scored | S | 5 | 13 | 30 |
| 51 | 29 | 4 | Conceded | C | 7 | 29 | 43 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 94% |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 89% | 83% |
| 89% | 90% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 89% | 78% |
| 58% | 60% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 89% | 67% |
| 42% | 40% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| 79% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 78% | 72% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 11% | 17% |
| 21% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 22% | 17% |
| 4.8 | 4 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| 6.1 | 5.3 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10.7 | 10 | 12.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.5 | 9.4 | 10.2 |
| 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| 34% | 42% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 52% | 45% |
- All of Geylang International's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Balestier Khalsa have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Balestier Khalsa have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Balestier Khalsa have the fewest points (3) away in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa have the fewest points from losing position (2) in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa have the the worst goal difference (-16) away in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa have yet to win a game away.
- Geylang International have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Geylang International have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Geylang International have the most conceded goals (51) in S. League
- Geylang International have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Geylang International haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Geylang International is in the worst form (1-0-5)
| 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 | Balestier Khalsa | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 30 | 43 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 29 | -13 | 16 |
| 7 | Geylang International | 19 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 29 | 51 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -22 | 16 |
| 8 | Young Lions | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 23 | 49 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 19 | -26 | 13 |