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Singapore are back in action for the first time since their ASEAN Cup heartbreak when they play host to Paraguay in an international friendly at the National Stadium on Friday afternoon.
While Paraguay arrive in fine form and will look to keep the ball rolling, this encounter offers the hosts an opportunity to measure themselves against considerably stronger opposition and build momentum ahead of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
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Singapore vs Paraguay key stats
- Singapore have lost five of their last seven friendly games since November 2024, while picking up victories against Maldives and Mongolia in that time.
- Paraguay have won five of their most recent six friendly matches, with a 2-1 victory over Morocco on March 31 being the exception.
- There have been fewer than three goals scored in each of Paraguay’s last six games, with BTTS – No in five of their last six outings since June.
Singapore vs Paraguay preview: La Albirroja closing in on a third consecutive victory since 2012
| Singapore | vs | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | FIFA Ranking | 33 |
| Hariss Harun (158) | Most Caps | Gustavo Gomez (96) |
| Hariss Harun (30) | Most Goals | Miguel Almiron (12) |
| 860 | Total Caps | 560 |
| 79 | Total Goals | 40 |
| 3 | Uncapped Players | 4 |
Making their debut in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup back in September, Singapore failed to make their mark in the continental showpiece as they finished third in Group A with three points from a possible nine.
Having kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Indonesia on September 25, the Lions bounced back three days later, when they edged out Bangladesh 1-0 courtesy of a first-half strike from 25-year-old midfielder Harhys Stewart.
With a place in the knockout stages on the line in matchday three, Singapore were left battered by Malaysia on October 1, losing 6-0 at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, with Johor Darul Ta’zim striker Bergson netting a hat-trick to help the Malayan Tigers clinch second place in Group A, level on seven points with group winners Indonesia.
Gavin Lee’s side will now need to produce a considerably more competitive performance in their third friendly outing of the year on Friday as they look to bounce back against an opposing side, who sit 116 places above them in the latest FIFA World Rankings.
Singapore, who sit 149th in the rankings, made light work of Mongolia in their first friendly on May 31, but they were sent back down to earth on June 5, when they fell to a 2-1 defeat against China at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
Meanwhile, Paraguay head into Friday’s tie in fine form, picking up back-to-back victories against Bolivia and Colombia in their two friendly outings since their hugely impressive 2026 World Cup campaign.
Gustavo Alfaro’s men reached the round of 16 of the World Cup back in July, with their penalty-shootout victory over four-time World Champions Germany in the round of 32 highlighting their campaign.
Atlanta United forward Miguel Almiron capped off an eye-catching display with a brace to fire Paraguay to a 2-0 victory against Bolivia in their first post-World Cup friendly on September 27, one week before La Albirroja edged out Colombia 1-0 thanks to a second-half strike from Alan Benitez.
Ahead of their last outing of the year against Japan on November 17, Paraguay, who sit 33rd in the FIFA World Rankings, are now closing in on a third consecutive victory for the first time since picking up four straight friendly wins between February 2012 and April 2012.
Singapore vs Paraguay form guide & betting tips
| Singapore | vs | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| LW LWL | Form | DW LWW |
| 4 | Goals For | 4 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 2 |
| WLLWL | International friendly | WLWWW |
Whispers predicts: Singapore 0-2 Paraguay
While Singapore will look to make home advantage count when they take on in-form Paraguay this weekend, we visitors boast superior quality and experience across the pitch, which should prove decisive in handing them the win at 9/100.
Paraguay have kept a clean sheet in four of their most recent five matches, making BTTS – No at 2/5 (1.40) a tempting punt, while a 2-4 goal range at 61/100 (1.61) is our third pick of the game.
HT/FT – Paraguay/Paraguay is currently priced at 2/5 (1.40), while the correct score market has a correct score of 0-2 at 5/1 (6.00).
> HT/FT – Paraguay/Paraguay at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS – No at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: 0-2 at 5/1 (6.00) | Likelihood: Outsider