Lion City vs Port M.T.I prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 5, 2024
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One of the matches of the sixth round of the Champions League group stage will be played in Singapore, where local side Lion City will host Port M.T.I. at Jalan Besar Stadium. Here’s a betting tip for the number of goals in this match, which has solid chances of success.
Match Preview
Lion City is having an excellent season and currently sits second in the Singapore Premier League table. With 39 points from 17 matches, the team trails the leader by just three points, although they have three games in hand.
The Singaporean club also started the current Champions League campaign well, but in the last two rounds, they suffered defeats—first at home to Persib Bandung (2-3), and then away to Zhejiang Professional (2-4). As a result, ahead of the final round, Lion City has 7 points and is only one point ahead of their closest rivals.
Meanwhile, Port M.T.I. approaches the match against Lion City after a home win in the league over Nong Bua (2-1). This victory extended the Thai club's unbeaten streak to four matches, with 2 wins and 2 draws. In the league, Port M.T.I. is in third place, 4 points behind Bangkok United.
In the Champions League, Port M.T.I. drew 2-2 with Persib Bandung in the last round. However, even this point drop didn’t prevent the team from securing qualification for the next stage early. In five matches, the club has won three times, losing only once. Before the sixth round, Port M.T.I. is three points ahead of Lion City.
Probable Lineups
- Lion City: Mahbud, Suahin, Han Wei, Wright, Datkovic, Huizen, Lestien, Piresh, Song, Anuar, Ti
- Port M.T.I: Hokpo, Burirat, Honi, Fandi, Mangkualam, Putros, Fala, Karin, Buran, Kanitsribampen, Doumbouya
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the first leg, Lion City confidently beat Port M.T.I. 3-1 away.
- In the last four matches, Port M.T.I. saw the "Both Teams to Score" bet hit.
- In the last six meetings, both teams have scored in Lion City's matches.
Prediction
Lion City enters this match as the favorite, but the visitors will also not sit back defensively. We believe the "Both Teams to Score" bet is the way to go, with odds of 1.66.
