Johor Darul Ta'zim FC vs Perak FC Prediction: The Southern Tigers Are On Another Level

Johor Darul Ta'zim FC will play host to Perak FC at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in the 20th round of the Super League.

Let's have a look at the latest Malaysia Super League predictions between Johor Darul Ta'zim FC vs Perak FC, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Starting with the hosts, Johor Darul Ta'zim asserted their dominance over Sabah FA away from home, demolishing the Kota Kinabalu-based side 5:1 courtesy of a Bergson hat trick and individual goals from Juan Muñiz and Heberty.

Prior to that, they annihilated Kelantan FC 5:1 in the Malaysian Cup round of 16, where their return to the second leg at home will be another comfortable walkthrough and confirmation of their progression to the next round.

The Southern Tigers have been utterly dominating the league this season, winning 19 matches on the bounce to emerge as a formidable powerhouse not only in the Super League but in Southeast Asia, and there's no doubt that they are carving yet another historic year with their remarkable performance.

They presently occupy first place with 57 points, 14 points clear of second-placed Selangor.

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As for the visitors, Perak managed to see off the threat of Penang FC at the Perak Stadium as they romped to a comfortable 3:1 win. Luciano Guaycochea put his side ahead in the opening five minutes, only for Wan Zack Haikal bin Wan Noor to double the lead eighteen minutes later, ending the first half with a 2:0 scoreline. The second half witnessed their opponent pull one back in the 74th minute, only for Seonung Seo to dash their hopes of finding an equalizer with a goal of his own in the 75th minute.

Prior to that, they surprised Kedah Darul Aman FC in the first leg of the Malyasian Cup round of 16 as they picked up a convincing 3:1 triumph in front of their own supporters, giving them a healthy two-goal lead in the return leg.

Perak have only lost one of their five matches across all competitions, picking up three wins and a draw in the process. Their sudden upturn in form comes after their poor showing in the league, where they were on a five-match losing run that, at that time, conceded fifteen goals while accounting for two. 

They presently occupy eleventh place with 16 points, one place above the relegation zone, and three points behind Penang FC in tenth place.

• Johor Darul Ta'zim FC have won nine successive home matches in the Super League.
• Perak FC have lost five of their nine away matches in the Super League.
• Johor Darul Ta'zim FC averages 3.89 goals per game when playing at home, and Perak FC averages 0.78 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 20 meetings, Johor Darul Ta'zim FC have won 14 times, Perak FC have won 5 times, and there have been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 43-16 in favor of Johor Darul Ta'zim FC.

Johor Darul Ta'zim FC have won six consecutive home matches in this fixture and have not suffered defeat in their last 13 matches, with the last time they suffered defeat being in 2012. Given their unwavering dominance of late, there's no doubt that they are once again overwhelming favorites with bookmakers to secure a commanding victory at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.

While there's no value in backing the hosts to win in the full-time market, picking them to secure an early triumph in the handicap of -1.5 should surface, as they will prove too strong for their opponents. 

• Half-time - Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.68
• Asian Handicap - Johor Darul Ta'zim -4.0 for 1.70
• Total 1 - Over 4.5 for 1.98