There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the S. League table so far. Here's the Geylang International - Hougang United latest:
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
It should be mentioned that Hougang United play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Hougang United on grass are 12 victories, 8 draws and 12 defeats from 32 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 54-57. You can compare this with overall results below.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Geylang International form and stats
Geylang International have collected 7 points from their S. League home games so far after 2-1-2.
Geylang International's last game was hosting Tanjong Pagar (placed 8th) and winning 2-1. Before that game, the home loss against Albirex Niigata S with the scoreline 0-1.
The victory against Tanjong Pagar came after F. Farhan's winning goal. The Geylang International manager M. Ali was very happy afterwards with the decision to bring on that player in the 57th minute.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for International, as the S. League home game vs Home United is only four days away.
The International fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 8 goals in 5 league matches. On the other hand, International have conceded 6 goals.
Hougang United form and stats
2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. That’s the product of Hougang United playing as the away team in the S. League this season.
Hougang's previous game was their home loss versus Home United (1-3). That result followed a home victory 4-1 versus Young Lions.
A quick return to home after this game, as Hougang are hosting Tampines Rovers in the S. League only four days away.
The travelling fans enjoy Hougang United's attacking play in away games, having scored 9 goals in 6 league matches away. In the opposite end, Hougang have conceded 9 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
Hougang United - Geylang International 1-2 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: four wins for Geylang International, four draws and two wins for Hougang United. Over 2,5 goals: six times; under 2,5 goals: four games.Top Goalscorers
  S. Plazibat 5 goals |  M. bin Mohammad Kamal 4 goals | S. Anuar 3 goals |
Geylang International missing players
Hougang United missing players
| Geylang International | Hougang United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | 8 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 15 | 6 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 83% | 89% |
| 78% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 89% |
| 67% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 67% | 78% |
| 33% | 20% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 56% |
| 11% | 20% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 22% |
| 44% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 78% |
| 22% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 11% |
| 33% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 22% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 2.8 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 84 | 53 | 11 | Total Shots | T S | 8 | 36 | 54 |
| 35 | 26 | 5 | Shots on Target | S O | 4 | 17 | 27 |
| 31% | 31% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 53% | 56% |
- Geylang International 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 | Albirex Niigata S | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| 2 | Tampines Rovers | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 20 |
| 3 | Home United | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 17 |
| 4 | Geylang International | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -4 | 13 |
| 5 | Hougang United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 6 | Balestier Khalsa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 7 | DPMM FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Tanjong Pagar | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -11 | 3 |
| 9 | Young Lions | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | -22 | 3 |