Hougang United and Balestier Khalsa have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the S. League.
- Hougang United have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa have the fewest scored goals in the second half (5) in S. League
Hougang United and Balestier Khalsa should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Balestier Khalsa play their home games on grass, while this game is played on artifical turf. Recent stats for Balestier Khalsa when playing on artifical turf are 3 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats from 14 matches. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 22 times in these games.
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Hougang United form and stats
The story so far in the S. League for Hougang United at their home stadium (Hougang Stadium) is 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
Hougang's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-1 versus Home United (placed 2nd). Before that, Hougang drew at home versus Young Lions.
Goals are plentiful at Hougang Stadium in the league this season as Hougang has scored 10 goals here in 4 home games. On the other hand, Hougang United have conceded 4 goals.
Balestier Khalsa form and stats
The S. League season is young and Balestier Khalsa have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 3 away games done and still no victory. 2 draws and 1 defeat so far. Recent form does not give Balestier much hope, as the visitors have lost three games in a row. Hougang United will be a tough nut to crack.
Balestier Khalsa might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Albirex Niigata S proved too strong as Balestier Khalsa slumped to a 1-4 defeat in front of their own fans at Bishan Stadium. Prior to that match, the Balestier manager M. Kraljević faced defeat when travelling to Home United and losing 1-4.
Balestier have scored 4 goals on their travels this season, from 3 away games in the league. The Balestier Khalsa manager M. Kraljević has some worries about the defense as 7 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Balestier Khalsa - Hougang 0-1, played this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Hougang won five, Balestier Khalsa won three and two draws. four games with over 2,5 goals, six matches with two goals or less.Hougang United missing players
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| Hougang United | Balestier Khalsa | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 18 | 10 | 5 | Scored | S | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| 11 | 4 | 1 | Conceded | C | 0 | 7 | 15 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 67% | 88% |
| 75% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 67% | 75% |
| 62% | 50% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 67% | 75% |
| 62% | 50% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 67% | 50% |
| 38% | 50% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 67% | 38% |
| 75% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 67% | 62% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 12% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.5 | 2.5 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1 | 2.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10.9 | 9.8 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 7.7 | 10.5 |
| 5.8 | 5 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| 39% | 50% | 100% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 40% | 40% |
- Balestier Khalsa have the fewest scored goals in the second half (5) in S. League
- Balestier Khalsa have yet to win a game away.
- Hougang United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Hougang United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Hougang United have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Balestier Khalsa have scored away.
- Hougang United have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in S. League
- Hougang United have the most points from losing position (5) 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 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 20 |
| 2 | Home United | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| 3 | Tampines Rovers | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 17 |
| 4 | Hougang United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | Balestier Khalsa | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 6 | Geylang International | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -11 | 7 |
| 7 | Tanjong Pagar | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -14 | 5 |
| 8 | Young Lions | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -22 | 3 |