In a season still in its infancy, tomorrow's Singapore Premier League (SPL) match between Albirex Niigata and DPMM could offer an early glimpse into the trophy's eventual destination.
DPMM, S-League winners in 2015, fared badly last year, finishing eighth in the nine-team table. But the Bruneian side have been rebuilt and now boast a squad designed to challenge at the upper reaches of the standings.
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