Geylang International’s Tomoyuki Doi celebrates his goal against Balestier Khalsa, 20 October 2024.
SINGAPORE, 24 OCTOBER 2024 –With the season just past its midway mark, games are coming thick and fast in the Singapore Premier League. Matchweek 20 kicks off on Monday night with Tanjong Pagar United welcoming Balestier Khalsa to the Jurong East Stadium. Both teams will be hoping for an upturn in their fortunes, having each lost their previous three games.
The first match of the Tuesday night doubleheader sees Albirex Niigata (S) lock horns with Hougang United. The Swans will be full of confidence after winning five of their last seven games, whereas Hougang are winless in their past five matches.
Matchweek 20 wraps up with a tantalising Eastern Derby. Geylang International are looking to claim bragging rights over an out-of-form BG Tampines Rovers at the Jalan Besar Stadium. The Eagles are in rich goalscoring form after netting 16 goals in their past three games, and will certainly aim to add to that tally.
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Tanjong Pagar United’s Zenivio Mota taking on Balestier Khalsa’s Darren Teh, 24 July 2024.
Chance for redemption at the Jurong East Stadium
Tanjong Pagar United vs Balestier Khalsa | 28 October | 7:45pm | Jurong East Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Tanjong Pagar United:
No known team news.
Team News for Balestier Khalsa:
Madhu Mohana is serving the last match of his suspension.
Mukundan Maran and Syukri Noorhaizam remain unavailable due to injury.
Ismail Sassi is available after serving a suspension.
- Tanjong Pagar’s only two victories this season have come at home, with their latest being a 2-1 win over Albirex Niigata on July 12.
- The Jaguars have lost all of their previous five league games against Balestier Khalsa. Their last triumph over the Tigers dates back to September 2022 when they ran out 3-1 winners at home.
- Balestier have already scored 10 goals in their two meetings with Tanjong Pagar this season – their highest tally against any team, matched only by the 10 goals they scored against Young Lions.
Albirex Niigata (S)’s Daniel Goh celebrates his winner against BG Tampines Rovers, 19 October 2024.
On-song Albirex eyeing win against struggling Hougang
Albirex Niigata (S) vs Hougang United | 29 October | 7:45pm | Jurong East Stadium | Singtel Ch 112, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for Albirex Niigata (S):
Amy Recha is unavailable due to an injury.
Team News for Hougang United:
No known team news
- Albirex have won four and lost one of their five home fixtures this season, whereas Hougang have only won one of their five away games.
- The previous meeting between the two sides in July saw the Cheetahs beat the Swans 1-0. It was their first league win over Albirex since 2019. Hougang now have an opportunity to clinch back-to-back wins over Albirex for the first time in 5 years.
- Since his debut in June, Albirex’s top scorer Shingo Nakano has scored 14 goals. Only Geylang International’s Tomoyuki Doi has scored more goals (16) within that period.
BG Tampines Rovers’ Kyoga Nakamura attempts to lift his teammates, 19 October 2024.
Tampines desperate to avoid defeat in crucial Eastern Derby
BG Tampines Rovers vs Geylang International | 29 October | 7:45pm | Jalan Besar Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2
Team News for BG Tampines Rovers:
Amirul Haikal is a long-term injury absentee
Taufik Suparno returns from a four-match suspension
Team News for Geylang International:
Huzaifah Aziz continues his recovery from an ACL injury
Shakir Hamzah is a doubt due to an injury
- History suggests that this fixture is often tightly contested. Five of their last six league encounters ended in draws, including a 2-2 and 4-4 stalemate this season.
- Geylang International playmaker Ryoya Taniguchi has scored in his last four Eastern Derby appearances. His record against the Stags stands at six goals and two assists.
- BG Tampines Rovers have yet to taste victory in their past six league games, drawing four and losing twice. They will face a Geylang side who have won three games on the bounce.
Geylang International’s Takahiro Tezuka celebrates a goal against Balestier Khalsa, 20 October 2024.
