The football year has been a rollercoaster for these squads so far, ups and downs resulting in mid-table positions so far. Clear the decks for Hougang United - Balestier Khalsa!
- Hougang United have the most dropped points from leading position (11) in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa have the most conceded goals (46) in S. League
It should be mentioned that Balestier Khalsa play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Balestier Khalsa on artifical turf are 2 victories, 0 draws and 5 defeats from seven games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 9-22. You can compare this with overall results below.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Hougang United form and stats
Hougang United's struggle is real here at Jalan Besar Stadium with only 7 points collected from 7 S. League games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly: 2-1-4. Two home wins in a row for Hougang bring valid hopes of a third.
Hougang United are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 217 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by Recha).
In their previous game, the manager Kraljević led his Hougang to a defeat away at Home United. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Jalan Besar Stadium.
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Tampines Rovers (0-2).Goal party? Who knows the future, but we do know that 10 of the 12 most recent league games with this club has seen three goals or more.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Hougang United as they have a new game in only four days, a S. League match thankfully also at home. Tampines Rovers are visiting.
Hougang United are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 8 goals in 7 games. Neutralizing the opposition is a challenge, Hougang United having conceded 18 goals here at Jalan Besar Stadium so far.
Balestier Khalsa form and stats
As the visiting team in S. League matches, Balestier Khalsa have produced an overall stat of 4-0-3 so far.
The manager de Roo was unhappy after their last game, played at their home venue Bishan Stadium. Balestier suffered a 2-3 loss to Geylang International (placed 4th).
That result followed a home victory 4-3 versus Tanjong Pagar.Observe! Both sides have scored in 9 of this club's last 10 league matches.
The schedule is very tough for Balestier Khalsa now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A S. League game at Tanjong Pagar is waiting in only four days.
The Balestier manager de Roo has got the team scoring on the road, with 16 away goals in 7 league matches. Balestier Khalsa are struggling defensively in their away games, having conceded 16 goals in these matches.
Head 2 Head
Balestier Khalsa - Hougang United 2-3 was the output when these two contenders last met, earlier this season. Previous ten meetings between these contenders: Hougang won five, Balestier Khalsa were winners in four and we saw one draw. nine games with over 2,5 goals, one match with two goals or less. One of the stars has been Hoshino with 7 goals scored against Hougang United in these 10 encounters.
Top Goalscorers
  R. Taniguchi 14 goals | S. Hoshino 6 goals |  A. Samion 5 goals |
Hougang United missing players
Balestier Khalsa missing players
| Hougang United | Balestier Khalsa | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 19 | 8 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 16 | 36 |
| 34 | 18 | 2 | Conceded | C | 3 | 20 | 46 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 86% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 40% | 43% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 71% | 87% |
| 33% | 43% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 57% | 67% |
| 53% | 43% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 71% | 87% |
| 7% | 14% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 40% | 43% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 29% | 13% |
| 4.1 | 4.1 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| 5.6 | 6.1 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2 | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| 1.9 | 2.4 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.2 | 10.4 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12 | 9.3 | 11 |
| 3.5 | 3.4 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| 37% | 33% | 100% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 47% | 44% |
| 13.7 | 12.9 | 8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15 | 10.4 | 12.4 |
| 5.5 | 6.3 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 7 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
- All of Balestier Khalsa's matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- All of Hougang United's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Balestier Khalsa have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Balestier Khalsa have the fewest matches under the total-line (0) in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa have the most conceded goals (46) in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa have the most matches over the total-line (15) in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Hougang United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored at home.
- Hougang United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Hougang United have the fewest points from losing position (0) in S. League
- Hougang United have the fewest scored goals in the second half (7) in S. League
- Hougang United have the most conceded goals in the second half (25) in S. League
- Hougang United have the most dropped points from leading position (11) in S. League
- Hougang United have the the worst goal difference (-10) at home 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 | Albirex Niigata S | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 48 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 39 | 37 |
| 2 | Tampines Rovers | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Home United | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 33 |
| 4 | Geylang International | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -3 | 22 |
| 5 | Balestier Khalsa | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 36 | 46 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 20 | -10 | 21 |
| 6 | Hougang United | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -15 | 16 |
| 7 | Tanjong Pagar | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 24 | -14 | 15 |
| 8 | DPMM FC | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -5 | 14 |
| 9 | Young Lions | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 42 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 26 | -28 | 5 |
