Johor Darul Ta'zim vs Negeri Sembilan Prediction: The Defending Champions Don't Need Any Introduction In Such Matches!

Johor Darul Ta'zim will welcome Negeri Sembilan to the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in the second round of the Malaysia Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

In their opening charity shield match against Selangor, Johor Darul Ta'zim were awarded three points after their opponents withdrew from the match due to safety concerns following a spate of assaults.

The defending champions come into this match boasting an impressive run, securing seven consecutive wins across all competitions with 26 goals netted during this period. 

With three points accumulated, Johor Darul Ta'zim currently holds the top position in the Malaysia Super League standings, level on points with second-placed, third-placed, and fourth-placed Terengganu, Kedah, and Pahang, respectively. 

Negeri Sembilan, on the other hand, has yet to play a match and will be aiming to capitalize on their fresh legs to topple the Malaysian giant.

Sembilan's last match was against Kuching City FC in the previous season of the Super League. In that match, they lost 4-1 at home, marking their sixth defeat in eight matches. They concluded the previous season in ninth place with 27 points, and this was a bitter pill to swallow given their fourth-place finish in the 2021–22 season. 

• Johor Darul Ta'zim is currently on a nine-match winning streak at home across all competitions.
• Negeri Sembilan have won one of their last eight matches across all competitions.
• Johor Darul Ta'zim averages 3.4 goals per game when playing at home, and Negeri Sembilan averages 1.3 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 12 meetings, Johor Darul Ta'zim has won 10 times, Negeri Sembilan has won 2 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 33-6 in favor of Johor Darul Ta'zim. 

While Johor Darul Ta'zim was a bit disappointed that the 2023 Super League runners-up Selangor withdrew from their opening match last Thursday, they'll look to put all that behind them and focus on the end goal of defending their championship. 

Another three-pointer seems within reach for Johor Darul Ta'zim considering they have maintained overt superiority over their opponents in this impending encounter in past meetings, winning ten of their last 12 encounters, not to mention they boast a six-match winning run at home.

Therefore, support the home side to cruise to a comfortable win combined with the total of over 3.5 goals, which should suffice as this has been the case in three of their last five matches in this fixture.

• 1st Half Goals (Odd/Even) - Even for 1.90
• W1 & TO 4.5 for 2.14