2024/25 Singapore Premier League Match Week 32: Preview

The Singapore Premier League returns mid-week as Matchweek 32 unfolds for a quick, yet thrilling round of fixtures. On the opening matchday, third-placed Eagles will take on the challenge of Brunei DPMM at Our Tampines Hub, with the Bruneian outfit coming into the match unbeaten in their last four league games. The Lion City Sailors will then look to take a step towards glory as they host Young Lions at the same venue the following day, with them needing just seven points from their remaining five games to seal their second league title. BG Tampines will kick off the action on Friday with a tricky visit to Hougang United at the Jalan Besar Stadium, knowing that any slip-up could potentially hand the title to the Sailors. On the same day, Tanjong Pagar will travel to Brunei to face a rejuvenated DPMM outfit that is showing signs of a late-season charge. The matchweek continues with Balestier Khalsa facing Young Lions at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday, with the Tigers looking to fend off Albirex Niigata in the battle for fourth spot. To wrap up the week, Lion City Sailors take on Geylang International at Our Tampines Hub, as the Sailors look to solidify their grip on the league title with just four games to go. 

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Trip to the Eagles’ nest for DPMM

Geylang International vs Brunei DPMM | 29 April | 7:45pm | Our Tampines Hub | Singtel Ch111

Team news for Geylang International: 

No team news.

Team news for Brunei DPMM: 

Yura Indera Putera is a doubt for the match.

Azwan Ali Rahman is suspended for the match.

Syafiq Safiuddin and Gabriel Gama will return from suspension.

  • Geylang has only lost one and won four of their last six meetings with DPMM.
  • After a run of four straight home defeats, DPMM have won back-to-back games at home for the first time since 2019.
  • No team has scored more at home than Geylang’s 45 goals, but the Eagles have also conceded 31 goals there. Only Tanjong Pagar and Young Lions have conceded more on their home turf.

Sailors look to close in on league title 

Lion City Sailors vs Young Lions | 30 April | 7.45pm | Our Tampines Hub | Singtel Ch111

Team news for Lion City Sailors:

Anumanthan Kumar is a doubt for the match.

Hariss Harun is suspended for the match.

Team news for Young Lions:

Danish Qayyum and Raoul Suhaimi are doubts for the match.

  • The Sailors have won their past five matches against the Young Lions, and that winning run extends to eight games when they are playing at home.
  • Young Lions have only lost two of their last ten away league games, winning four and drawing four in the process.
  • The Sailors still hold the best home record in the league with 10 wins, two draws, and just one loss in their 13 home games.

BG Tampines fight on at the top 

Hougang United vs Tampines Rovers | 2 May | 7:45pm | Our Tampines Hub | Singtel Ch111

Team news for Hougang United:

Tajeli Selamat is suspended for the match. 

Team news for BG Tampines Rovers: 

No known team news 

  • Hougang’s 4-2 win over BG Tampines in January was the Cheetahs’ first triumph in their past seven league meetings. They last managed back-to-back wins over the Stags back in July 2022.
  • Hougang have only lost once in their past 12 home matches this season, whereas BG Tampines have won four of their past five away outings. 
  • BG Tampines have conceded 16 goals on the road this season, with only Lion City Sailors boasting a better away defensive record. 

DPMM aim to keep their late-season momentum going

Brunei DPMM vs Tanjong Pagar United | 2 May | 8:15pm | Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium | Singtel Ch112

Team news for Brunei DPMM:

Azwan Ali Rahman will return from suspension. 

Farshad Noor is suspended for the match. 

Team news for Tanjong Pagar United:

No known team news. 

  • Tanjong Pagar are unbeaten against DPMM in their last four league meetings. 
  • DPMM are unbeaten in their last five league outings, posting three wins and two draws. 
  • Tanjong Pagar has not won an away game in the league in their past 19 attempts, with their last victory on the road coming against Young Lions in June 2023. 

Improved Young Lions look to trouble Balestier

Young Lions vs Balestier Khalsa | 3 May | 6:00pm | Our Tampines Hub | Singtel Ch113

Team news for Young Lions:

Fathullah Rahmat’s last match was on 30th April, and has now returned to Tanjong Pagar United. 

Team news for Balestier Khalsa:

Madhu Mohana is suspended for the match. 

  • Young Lions have only one win against Balestier in their last 10 league meetings. 
  • Young Lions are winless in their last 10 league outings. Their last victory came against Tanjong Pagar in June 2024. 
  • Balestier Khalsa are unbeaten in their last three league outings, winning twice and drawing once. 

League title in sight for the Sailors 

Lion City Sailors vs Geylang International | 4 May | 6:00pm | Our Tampines Hub | Singtel Ch111

Team news for Lion City Sailors:

Hariss Harun will return from suspension. 

Team news for Geylang International: 

No known team news. 

  • The Sailors are unbeaten in their last six league meetings with the Eagles, winning four and drawing two of them. 
  • Only the Sailors have scored more than Geylang’s 42 away league goals this season. 
  • The Eagles’ 3-1 loss against BG Tampines in their previous away league match was the first match they lost on the road this season. They had not lost in their previous 12 away matches before that – a run that dates back to September 2023.
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