2024/25 Singapore Premier League Match Week 12: Preview

Hougang United and Geylang International players challenging for the ball, 14 June 2024.

SINGAPORE, 1 AUGUST 2024 – Match Week 12 of the Singapore Premier League (SPL) season starts off with a Friday Night clash between Geylang International and Hougang United at the Jalan Besar Stadium.

A double-header ensues on Saturday as free-scoring Lion City Sailors host Brunei DPMM at the Bishan Stadium while league leaders BG Tampines Rovers face off against Tanjong Pagar United at the Jurong East Stadium.

The matchweek concludes with a Sunday evening fixture between Albirex Niigata (S) and Young Lions at the Jurong East Stadium as both sides look to claim the points in their bid to ascend the league table.

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Cheetahs looking to bounce back to victory

Geylang International vs Hougang United | 2 August | 7:45pm | Jalan Besar Stadium | Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2

Team News for Geylang International: Huzaifah Aziz continues his recovery from an ACL injury

Team News for Hougang United: No known injuries

  • The Eagles’ unbeaten run in the league includes six draws, the most in the division.
  • Hougang are vying to claim their second victory of the season as they look to put last week’s defeat by the Sailors behind them.
  • Geylang defeated Hougang with a 6-2 scoreline in Match Week 5.

Hougang United’s Ajay Robson in action against Lion City Sailors, 28 July 2024.

Sailors aim to continue winning run

Lion City Sailors vs Brunei DPMM | 3 August | 6:00pm | Bishan Stadium Singtel Ch 112, StarHub Ch HS2

Team News for Lion City Sailors: Bart Ramselaar remains an injury doubt for the game

Team News for Brunei DPMM: Julio Cruz could make a return for the match

  • The Sailors host their second consecutive home match at the Bishan Stadium as they take on Brunei DPMM on Saturday evening.
  • The home side are in impressive goal-scoring form after netting 13 goals in their last two matches.
  • Brunei DPMM will be determined to turn their fortunes around after failing to secure a point since Match Week 9.
  • Goals by Shawal Anuar and Maxime Lestienne ensured a 2-0 victory for the Sailors back in June.

Lion City Sailors’ Hami Syahin in action against Hougang United, 28 July 2024.

Jaguars brace for Stags test

Tanjong Pagar United vs BG Tampines Rovers | 3 August | 6:00pm | Jurong East Stadium Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS1

Team News for Tanjong Pagar United: Farid Jafiri is suspended for the match

Team News for BG Tampines Rovers: Amirul Haikal is a long-term injury absentee

  • BG Tampines Rovers return to the Jurong East Stadium for the second week in a row as they prepare to take on Tanjong Pagar United on Saturday.
  • After suffering defeat in their last two matches, the Jaguars return to league action seeking a positive result.
  • The Stags are showing no signs of slowing down in their title pursuit as they go in search of their ninth win of the campaign.
  • In their Round 1 encounter in June, Tampines ran out comfortable 3-0 winners with goals coming from Boris Kopitović, Glenn Kweh and Seia Kunori.

BG Tampines Rovers’ Jared Gallagher in action against Albirex Niigata (S), 27 July 2024.

Albirex await Young Lions challenge

Albirex Niigata (S) vs Young Lions | 4 August | 6:00pm | Jurong East Stadium Singtel Ch 111, StarHub Ch HS2

Team News for Albirex Niigata (S): No known injuries

Team News for Young Lions: Rashid Hayek is an injury doubt for the game

  • Albirex Niigata (S) welcome the Young Lions to the Jurong East Stadium for the final fixture of Match Week 12 on Sunday evening.
  • With spirits on a high after securing their third win of the season in their previous match, the Young Lions will look to build on their momentum against a White Swans side reeling from two consecutive losses.
  • White Swans’ forward Shingo Nakano will be in search of his eighth SPL goal of the season.
  • Young Lions recorded their first win of the current campaign with a 3-2 comeback win over Albirex in June.

Young Lions’ Jun Kobayashi in action against Brunei DPMM, 27 July 2024.

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